L.A. Noire developer’s follow-up is slated for next-gen

Whore of the Orient, Team Bondi’s anticipated follow-up to L.A. Noire,𒁏 will be published on next-gen consoles and P♉C by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Set in 1930’s Shangai, during a time of political unrest, Whore of the Orient will mine a similar gritty, noir style but in a far different location and context. Last year, Team Bondi head Brendan McNamara said the game will based on “one of the greatest untold stories of the twentieth century.”

Here’s a description from the updated site:

The most corrupt and decadent city on the planet, where anything can be had or done for the right price. Plaything of Western powers who greedily exploit the 🐈Chine🥃se masses. Boiling pot of Chinese nationalism, with the Kuomintang ruthlessly trying to suppress Communism and the labour movement. Home to the International Police Force, a group of Western cops hopelessly trying to keep the lid on and keep the peace.

Given McNamara’s track record, it’s safe to assume this will be an open-world game of some nature. Whether it will mimic L.A. Noire‘s structure and approach is something we don’t know yet, though I imagine there are many who wouldn’t mind that being the case.

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