LightSpeed LA unveils Last Sentinel open world sci-fi game set in dystopian Tokyo
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Lightspeed LA, a division of LightSpeed Studios, unveiled Last Sentinel, an open world experience set in a futuristic Tokyo.
The game will feature protagonist Hiromi Shoda and an “enthralling narrative steeped in dystopian science fiction lore.” The company showed it games at The Game Awards.
Led by Steve C. Martin, known for his contributions to gaming classics like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, Lightspeed LA aims to support innovation and creativity in the gaming realm. The team includes seasoned professionals with a rich background in crafting triple-A titles such as The Last of Us, Jedi: Fallen Order, Uncharted, and more.
“Last Sentinel epitomizes the vision of Lightspeed LA—a commitment to immersive storytelling and player-centric design. We aim to redefine gaming narratives by prioritizing creativity and leveraging our expertise to offer players rich and rewarding experiences,” said Martin, in a statement.
LightSpeed LA is based in Irvine, California, while LightSpeed Studios is based in Shenzhen, China. LightSpeed Studios’ claim to fame is PUBG Mobile, and LightSpeed Studios itself is a division of gaming giant Tencent.
Martin said work on the title began when he joined the company in 2019. The firm is in the thick of production, but he said the company is not yet prepared to give a launch date.
“I was literally hired with the task to build a studio,” he said. “We started an amazing project.”
The exciting part is that it is a new intellectual property, not an existing franchise. It seems that major new studios and game startups are the ones tackling new IP these days, rather than
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