Mirror's Edge trilogy planned

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Oct 14, 2008 10:29 am PT

Senior producer says EA DICE game is first installment in "three-story arc"; level editor planned for sequel.

In the past, Electronic Arts has gained notoriety for being overly reliant on sequels and one-offs for its many gaming franchises. That reputation has been turned on its ear this year, with the publisher bringing to market a number of new properties including Spore, Dead Space, Army of Two, and Mirror's Edge. Of course, that doesn't mean that those new properties will simply be one and done.

Insert "admiring own reflection" joke here.

In an interview with AusGamers, EA DICE senior producer Owen O'Brien confirms that the first-person action adventure Mirror's Edge will be the first in a three-game series. "The story we're telling at the moment is kind of a trilogy, a three-story arc," said O'Brien in response to whether EA would carry the series on in perpetuity. "I think there's a lot of scope to take the story in different directions, or maybe tell someone else's story. But certainly for these first couple games, it's all about Faith. It's all about her experience in the world."

O'Brien also had a few words on the as-yet-unannounced sequel. Namely, he noted that one of the primary features being planned for the next game is a level editor

"It's something we're probably going to look at for the sequel," said the loose-lipped producer. "It will be great, it really will be great. Creating a level editor is a skill in itself, and that's a lot of work. And if we do it, we want to make the level editor as easy to use and intuitive as the game is. And that's going to take us quite a lot of time. So that's something we're looking at for the sequel."

Mirror's Edge will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on November 11, with the PC edition following sometime this winter. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's hands-on with the Time Trial mode from last week.

132 Comments

  • Valkirye22

    Posted Nov 1, 2009 5:36 am PT

    hell make 1, make 2 more.
    make 10 more i loved the game and seriously it's something worth playing it simply doesn't have a competition in the industry to compare it to. GAME IS APSOLUTELY AMAZING

  • jkshrout

    Posted Aug 28, 2009 1:16 pm PT

    Mirror's Edge is one of my favorite games of all time. Beautiful animations, beautiful soundtrack, and extremely innovative game. There were a few minor downsides, such as a short campaign, but it was an overall breathtaking experience. I hope that they include a race mode in ME2 so you can compete on race-specific courses to a finish line.

  • 11CrimsonRubies

    Posted May 17, 2009 4:32 pm PT

    I LOVED Mirror's Edge! It had some (okay a lot of) frustrating parts, but it definitely had the right idea. I can't wait for a sequel. No more elevator shaft-like levels though. And a lot less indoor tunnels and stuff. I'd like a level or two in the rain also.

  • cayne_phoenix

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 9:09 pm PT

    if mirror's edge is coming later on the PC, how come it says NOV. 11 on the pc section?

  • GamesMaster4Evr

    Posted Nov 8, 2008 4:31 am PT

    Demo was freaking bad ***!

  • froseph

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:28 pm PT

    PC version is going to be a bit later? Dang it. Fallout 3 should keep me entertained until then....hehe

  • neerajkumar_4

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 9:23 am PT

    interesting...demo was awesomeness!!

  • guertt

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 6:30 am PT

    this game is a rental 100% sure. and after trying the demo, I can't wait to rent it for a week

  • gamemaster004

    Posted Nov 6, 2008 11:49 am PT

    I had it pre-odered before the demo came out, and after the demo came out I was more than thrilled toi get this game I can't to see what direction this game evolves in!

  • hotbodyboy_2006

    Posted Nov 6, 2008 8:47 am PT

    Meh!! Oh come on!! Prince Of Persia had Wall Runs. This game also has Wall Run. POP was a Trilogy. So this game is also going to be trilogy. WOW!!

  • megamaster32

    Posted Nov 1, 2008 11:29 am PT

    They should test before deciding a triology to early like how will it end graphics if they sold millons of copies etc

  • Media_Mind

    Posted Oct 21, 2008 8:31 pm PT

    no game should be forced into a trilogy to make a great series. Like portal was tight and short and to the point, with no plans for a trilogy (but earned a sequel because of its success)

  • annegab

    Posted Oct 20, 2008 7:31 am PT

    Wouldn't they want to wait and see how well the game does before announcing a trilogy?

  • Cloud_in_midgar

    Posted Oct 20, 2008 6:16 am PT

    This game looks fantastic
    i think that EA have really turned themselves around
    cant wait =)

  • firehawk998

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 7:50 pm PT

    Before this game gets released how could the guys at EA think this would be a major hit. Wait for the game to sell well then decide to make this a trilogy. At the same time this may do good after seeing DEAD SPACE. This game may have the potential to reach DEAD SPACEs caliber or not.

  • skateboard1587

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 7:00 pm PT

    this game could be really good, or really bad. we shall see...

  • Teelee8

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 1:52 pm PT

    This game looks like garbage.

  • CamiKitten

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 11:44 am PT

    I certainly hope this is a good idea announcing something as important as this w/o even releasing the first game. Sure, I'm certain sales for Mirrors Edge will be pretty high, considering its release date. And that's what the only thing EA will be looking at and then go "woo sure, lets bring out the rest" If this game is good, sure they made the right decision. But what if it's a flop? Does EA track the number of these possible games that might get sent back? My guess is nope. I'm interesting in this game sure, but I'm more interested in seeing how EA got on such a high horse, lol.

  • grassgreener12

    Posted Oct 18, 2008 6:21 pm PT

    Hopefully this game keeps Dead Space's momentum forwards in terms of making good games. If this game turns out awesome, I will definitely consider paying $180 for the entire trilogy. Better yet, I may have some faith in EA in the future....lol

  • GeneralArrow

    Posted Oct 18, 2008 1:45 am PT

    Perhaps they think this game is a gem already. Remember how people were just like oh dead space will be good but not great. Well this might be another sleeper hit from EA. I don't really care to much about there corporate practices if they can make games right. How ever this could be to hype the game up before its out on the shelves.

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