Rumor: Syphon Filter coming for PS Vita

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on October 3, 2011 AT 02:14pm

THE BUZZ: Recent rumors have hinted at Syphon Filter 4 being developed for the PlayStation 3, but that may not be the only upcoming Syphon Filter title fans will be able to look forward to in 2012.

In their November 2011 issue, PlayStation: The Official Magazine UK gives hints at another future title—a version of Syphon Filter for the PS Vita developed by SCE Bend.

From the issue:

SCE Bend is currently hard at work on Uncharted: Golden Abyss, but its hush-hush Vita project is a return to Syphon Filter.

EGM’s TAKE: If true, the project wouldn’t be at all surprising—Syphon Filter is a popular Sony franchise, and SCE Bend has been responsible for the last four iterations of the series.

Bend’s work on Uncharted: Golden Abyss is looking stellar so far, so the team would no doubt also be able to do great things for Syphon Filter on that hardware. As well, if Syphon Filter 4 is indeed in the works, it would only make sense for the two games to feature some sort of connectivity.

Eric L. Patterson got his start via self-publishing game-related fanzines in junior high, and now has one goal in life: making sure EGM has as much coverage of niche Japanese games as he can convince them to fit in. Eric’s also active in the gaming community on a personal level, being an outspoken voice on topics such as equality in gaming and consumer rights. Stalk him on Twitter: @pikoeri. Meet the rest of the crew.

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