Microsoft could be bringing back Phantom Dust
By Chris Lacey
Microsoft has registered a trademark for Phantom Dust in Europe, North America and UK yesterday.
This was picked up by Gaming Everything, as the trademark is listed for ” Goods and Services.”
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If you can’t remember Phantom Dust came out for the original Xbox and was developed by Microsoft Game Studios with Panzer Dragoon’s Yukio Futatsugi, as the producer and director.
It was a pseudo-card-based action/strategy game in which the player collects skills (over 300 total) and takes missions to attempt to discover why Earth is in the condition it is.
The game would have players construct “arsenals” (similar to decks of cards) from their acquired skills and then use them to battle against other players.
It involved plenty of strategy and action elements with a game that required both mental and reflexive skill.
Futatsugi in speaking with Siliconera last year said Microsoft – who owns the IP would be thrilled for a chance to work on the sequel.
“Of all the games I have created so far, Phantom Dust is my favorite,” he said. “Microsoft owns the IP, so if Microsoft would say they want to do it, I’m ready to jump on board immediately.”
“I’ve already got ideas for a sequel in mind. Perhaps it’s also good to note here that the art lead for Phantom Dust is a member of our company and participated in the Crimson Dragon production.”
So it would seem Microsoft could show this during their media briefing at E3 next month, or reveal it later down the road.
I think it would be great for them to bring back on old game from the original Xbox. The game is definitely unique and could present a challenge to people.