Ecco the Dolphin Reboot: New Game in Development

The creator of Ecco the Dolphin, Ed Annunziata, has shared exciting news about the franchise's future. In a recent interview on Xbox Wire, Annunziata revealed that remakes of the original Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time are in the works. Additionally, a new "third" installment is being developed, promising contemporary gameplay and graphics. Annunziata, who was not involved in the last mainline game, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future released in 2000 for the Dreamcast, is eager to bring fresh life to the series.

Fans have expressed their enthusiasm, with one mentioning their desire to use a secret password from Ecco: The Tides of Time, while another highlighted the uniquely bizarre plot of the games. Although specific details on the release dates are sparse, a countdown on the official Ecco the Dolphin website suggests that we might see these projects in about a year, as it is set to expire in 8,508 hours.

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Originally launched in 1992 on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Ecco the Dolphin was followed by Ecco: The Tides of Time in 1994. The series also saw "edutainment" titles like Ecco Jr. and Ecco Jr. and the Great Ocean Treasure Hunt in 1995. In the original game, players guide Ecco through perilous underwater environments to reunite with his pod after a devastating natural disaster.

Previous remakes have had mixed receptions. The 2000 remake was described as satisfactory but not groundbreaking, with IGN's Ecco the Dolphin review of the 2007 version stating that the game's innovations were of its time and did not hold up well. However, Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future received a more favorable response, earning a 7.6 score from IGN's review, which praised its visuals, story, and engaging gameplay.