Rumor: Killer Freaks was originally a PS3/360 title featuring the Rabbids
Posted on November 13, 2011 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U
Killer Freaks from Outer Space is one of the few, original titles we know of that is coming exclusively to Wii U. But, interestingly, the game apparently started out as a PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 project featuring the Rabbids.
Ubisoft Montpellier supposedly came up with the concept in February 2010. Because there were plans to use the Rabbids, the game was initially titled “Killer Rabbids”. The team decided to go in a different direction, and ultimately scrapped the idea of using the creatures.
The funny thing is that the Rabbids’ influence can still be seen in the game. Ubisoft was even asked during a roundtable event at E3 2011 if they influenced the “freak” enemies seen in the current product. A developer responded by saying that although they do look somewhat similar, the beasts shown in sample footage are just one type of “freaks” you’ll encounter in the title. Based on what we know now, it seems that the two creatures share a deeper connection.
Thanks to Kyle for the tip!
