Bret Robbins' Dazzling Journey: Unveiling the Astounding Projects Prior to Immortals of Aveum

Highlights

Immortals of Aveum is an immersive first-person fantasy shooter that draws inspiration from acclaimed titles like Doom and Call of Duty. Developed by Ascendant Studios and published by EA, this game boasts a skilled and experienced team led by founder Bret Robbins.

With an impressive career in the gaming industry, Bret Robbins started as an Assistant Lead Tester in 1996 and has worked on renowned titles like Dead Space and Call of Duty. Leaving Sledgehammer Games to establish Ascendant Studios, he currently leads the development of Immortals of Aveum, scheduled to launch on August 22, 2023.

Although there is currently a lull in new releases for gamers, Summer 2023 promises an exciting influx of video game drops. The highly-anticipated Baldur's Gate 3 will have its full release on PlayStation and PC in early August, followed by the return of FromSoftware's beloved mech-simulator franchise with Armored Core 6 on August 25. Additionally, the long-awaited Sea of Stars will finally make its debut at the end of the month. However, out of all the games releasing in August, it is Immortals of Aveum from Ascendant Studios that has the potential to become a breakout hit.

Every Game Ascendant Studios' Bret Robbins Has Worked On

Immortals of Aveum, the debut game by Ascendant Studios and published by EA, is a thrilling first-person fantasy shooter that draws inspiration from iconic titles like Doom and Call of Duty. Although this is Ascendant Studios' first title, the team behind it is exceptionally talented and experienced. The visionary behind the studio, Bret Robbins, has been a prominent figure in the video game industry for several decades, consistently delivering outstanding work.

Pandemonium! - Assistant Lead Tester

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain - Tester

Gex: Enter the Gecko - Designer

Akuji: The Heartless - Designer

Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko - Additional Design

The Legacy of Kain Series: Blood Omen 2 - Designer and Script Writer

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Lead Designer

007: From Russia with Love - Lead Designer

Dead Space (2008) - Creative Director

Dead Space: Extraction - Special Thanks

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Creative Director at Sledgehammer Games

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Creative Director at Sledgehammer Games

Call of Duty: WWII - Creative Director at Sledgehammer Games

Bret Robbins made his first appearance in the video game industry in 1996, working as an Assistant Lead Tester for the PS1 platformer Pandemonium! developed by Toys for Bob. This studio is now renowned for the recent Crash Bandicoot games. Robbins then continued his career as a tester, contributing to the first Legacy of Kain game in the same year. Afterwards, Robbins transitioned into a Designer role, starting with the humorous action-platformer Gex: Enter the Gecko. This game, alongside the other two in the PS1 Gex trilogy, is set to receive a Limited Run remaster.

By the early 2000s, Bret Robbins had built an impressive resume and secured a Lead Designer position for the beloved Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King game, developed by EA Redwood Shores (eventually known as Visceral Games). At Redwood Shores, Robbins also served as a Lead Designer for the 007: From Russia With Love game, which notably featured Sean Connery's final portrayal of the iconic role. Robbins then took a significant leap in his career by becoming the Creative Director for Dead Space in 2008.

Following the release of Dead Space, Robbins joined a group of EA Redwood developers who decided to form their own studio, Sledgehammer Games. Leveraging the success of Dead Space, Sledgehammer Games approached Activision to collaborate on a new third-person Call of Duty game. Activision accepted the offer, making Robbins the Creative Director of Sledgehammer Games. While the third-person Call of Duty project was put on hold, Robbins worked on multiple Call of Duty titles, including Modern Warfare 3, Advanced Warfare, and Call of Duty: WW2.

Robbins has built an impressive career and it continues to flourish. In March 2019, he announced his departure from Sledgehammer Games and his plans to establish Ascendant Studios, where he serves as the founder and CEO. Under Robbins' leadership, Ascendant Studios shows great promise, especially with the upcoming game Immortals of Aveum.

Immortals of Aveum launches on August 22, 2023, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.