The beloved Sony franchise, Killzone, has been on a hiatus for quite some time, but there's a glimmer of hope for its return. In a recent interview with VideoGamer during the PlayStation: The Concert Tour, Killzone composer Joris de Man voiced his support for bringing the series back to life.

"I know that there have been petitions for it," de Man shared. "I think it's tricky because I can't speak for Guerrilla or anything... I don't know if it will ever happen. I hope it will because I think it is quite an iconic franchise, but I also think it kind of has to take into account the sensitivities and the shift in, I guess, what people want because it is quite bleak in some ways."

While the form of Killzone's potential return remains open-ended, de Man suggested that a remastered collection might be more successful than a brand new entry. "I think a remastered one would be successful, I don't know if a new game would be as much," he explained. "I don't know if people have moved on from it and want something. I don't know sometimes I get the sense that people want something a bit more casual, a bit more quick."

The Killzone series is known for its slower-paced, weightier gameplay compared to other shooters like Call of Duty. Notably, Killzone 2 faced criticism for its perceived input lag on the PlayStation 3, which affected its responsiveness. The games are characterized by their dark, depressing, muddy, and gritty visuals, tone, and atmosphere.

In a separate interview with the Washington Post, it appeared that Sony's Guerrilla Games had moved on from Killzone, focusing instead on the Horizon franchise. However, with over a decade having passed since Killzone: Shadow Fall, the prospect of reviving Killzone—or another of Sony's PlayStation shooter franchises—remains an enticing idea for many fans. With de Man's endorsement, those hoping for a revival know they have at least one more ally in their cause.