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EA confirms ‘small team’ working on Mirror’s Edge 2

By Wesley Yin-Poole - 12/06/2009 - 11:07am GMT

‘You will see another Mirror’s Edge for sure’ says exec.

A ‘small team’ is working on Mirror’s Edge 2, EA has confirmed.

Speaking to VideoGamer.com at E3, the outspoken Patrick Soderlund, who as senior vice president at EA Games Europe oversees all European game development, said he was “excited” by what developer DICE, where he is based, will do with the game.

Mirror’s Edge divided opinion on its release in November 2008. While fans applauded the innovative Parkour-inspired first-person action, critics slammed the game for its short length and poor storyline.

When asked for an update on the future of the IP, Soderlund told us: “Mirror’s Edge was a risky move. It was a bold move, a very innovative and inspiring move. The game wasn’t perfect by any means. We would have liked the game to sell better even though the game has sold better than most people think.”

He added: “You will see another Mirror’s Edge for sure. It’s just a matter of when that time is and what we do with it. We have a small team on it and I’m excited about what we do.”

Soderlund’s comments are the first confirmation that a sequel is in development. Up to this point the game had only been mentioned by EA as a title in consideration. During a December 2008 conference call EA CEO John Riccitiello assured fans that the company wasn’t giving up on the IP, despite less than stellar sales.

As reported by Edge, Riccitiello said: "Mirror's Edge is one that was very strongly reviewed, that one's going to go forward. We're probably going to look into some issues around the design to make sure strong IP is married with strong business."

Unfortunately Soderlund couldn't offer any other details or a possible release date on the game.

What would you like to see from Mirror’s Edge 2? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Posted at 14:15 on 12 June 2009
Machetazo	0 1 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I don't really know what I'd like to see...I'm just delighted that we will be able to see a sequel to Mirror's Edge, in the first place! I think interesting things could be done, with a starting point of the player, again as Faith, heading the running operation in the city, and offering hands-on training to two enthusiastic, promising sign-ups to the cause (not in the same places, but if the Atrium returned in some way, I'd still think that would be great). Report Reply

Posted at 07:11 on 13 June 2009
ztnepres	1 1 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Adding the concept of roller blades will allow greater range and ability to travel further and beyond the current limits. it will still be a mirror's edge game because the speed will increase but pretty much nothing else. u can make longer and higher jumps. and race even faster. however, besides that, the game will still have its ME feel to it. i think it can improve gameplay. and in the age where ppl love customization, dlc of skins so that u look different in online or single player is a bonus that should be looked into. when i played the game i also wished they got rid of the guns and gave me a tazer instead. lastly, they should have a part of the game where u can sabotage the runners behide u. ie. a part of the plot that(like fast and furious) some1 looks for a good runner and u have to beat the rest of them out instead of the game of repeated running away. it can be a race to get to a point faster than other runners, police trying to reach a crime scene, etc. Report Reply

Posted at 15:29 on 13 June 2009
Wido	1 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Never played the first Mirrors Edge as it didn't struck me to go out and get it. I think I'll borrow the first of a friend and then decide afterwards. Its got a 9 in the review here so I don't think it will harm me from borrowing it to try it out Report Reply

Posted at 06:49 on 14 June 2009
RecoN	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I got the 1st on PC Wido, it's quite good. Alot better than I thought it was going to be, I'm not really into loads of button bashing for 1 single move but it's quite simple to do! Report Reply

Posted at 20:58 on 14 June 2009
MisterJay124	0 4 In response to Article » Go to 's original post ok, what i would love to see in the next one is an online game called cops and runners. one team can be the runners, and the other can be like the swat team and stuff. i also agree with ztnepres's idea of DLC skins for your online players. thumbs up if you agree... Report Reply

Posted at 14:45 on 21 June 2009
rime187	0 2 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I would like to see faith in mirrors edge2 Report Reply

Posted at 07:23 on 29 June 2009
Gamer444_unlimited	0 3 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I think in the sequel it should be free world,but still keep the first person view Report Reply

Posted at 22:59 on 29 June 2009
FR3SHGamer	0 3 In response to Article » Go to 's original post What I would want to see in Mirror's Edge 2 is Co-op, and multiplayer, and a different story for co-op. And for the other person playing, it should be Faith AND a guy. Also I would like to free roam. That you can see the whole city. And I would also want to see a LONGER story. Because most people and ME (I mean ME not Mirror's Edge) think that the story is short. Besides I've beat the game less then 9 hours. (6 hours to be exact) Report Reply

Posted at 23:26 on 29 June 2009
FR3SHGamer	1 4 In response to Article » Go to 's original post What I would like to see in Mirror's Edge 2 is, DEFINITELY starting with Faith and A NEW RUNNER as a GUY, multiplayer, co-op, new cities and places, new running moves, NOT using the same moves in every levels, upgrades to the Time Trial Map Pack, DEFINITELY LONGER STORY, make the game for Wii, different cameras, (first-person view, non first-person view) Online multi-player for XBOX 360 and Playstation 3, continue Mirror's Edge with the new runner, Faith and her sister Kate, different Mirror's Edge DLC skins, (new clothes for Faith) pick different sides when you start the story, (For example, Pick Sides, S.W.A.T or. Runners and after you pick, you can story as the S.W.A.T or Runners. And you start the S.W.A.T's story as locating and trying to eliminate the Runners. (I don't hate the runners. I was just giving an example. And the Runners can continue the Mirror's Edge story) and upgrades to the new ME2 Time Trial Map Pack. Give a thumbs up if agree with me of all of this stuff I typed in this comment.Last edited on Mon 29 June 2009 by FR3SHGamer Report Reply

Posted at 23:31 on 29 June 2009
FR3SHGamer	0 2 In response to rime187's post I would like to see faith in mirrors edge2 » Go to rime187's original post thats it? dont u want to see free roam longer story and two new runners, (Faith's sis Kate and a new GUY runner) and other stuff? lol Report Reply

Posted at 21:29 on 30 June 2009
rime187	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post and i would like to see a coop story mode and more colours in the cities(for exemple: green threes) new guns and moves(for exemwords or knifes) Report Reply

Posted at 14:34 on 01 July 2009
SMRDcompany	0 1 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I'd like to see the same contrasted color graphics without changing. Now for the gameplay I think the first game was too "static", I'd like more moving objects on the ME2, to spice up the challenge a bit. Fetching trains was good in ME, I'd like to see more of that. Also, improved combat and ability to pack a pistol with you at least One more thing, a better variety of music score; I know, music in ME was great, but it was all look-alike. Some clouds in the skies perhaps? Maybe it's a graphics problem but I haven't seen ONE cloud throughout Mirror's Edge, and it made the sky seem so empty. I dunno if this is workable but it would be nice to see those things in ME. And definetely make the game longer. Report Reply

Posted at 09:44 on 06 July 2009
mrwombosi	0 2 In response to Article » Go to 's original post ME2 definitely needs a longer story, although I liked how uncomplicated the first one was so I don't see why it was critically panned. Some of the best-rated games by critics I've found to be the most convoluted storylines. It's a difficult situation because ME is a revolutionary game that cost a lot of money and time to produce, so although it is too short I guess EA can't afford to blow millions on debut titles, especially one as 'risky' as ME. I like the suggestion of new characters and Faith managing the runners. It would be a cool challenge for the game designers to allow multiplayer, or certainly choice of character campaigns and/or alternating character campaigns. Allowing for male and female runners would be cool as each one could have signature moves and a male runner would presumably be able to perform more muscular moves than a female runner but wouldn't be as nible or agile. Definitely something for DICE to think about. I agree about some different weather patterns but I think you need to be careful not to miss the point about ME. The whole idea is that the city is a sterile environment where everything (even the climate) is clean and blank. Plus the buidings are meant to be shiny and glossy and that doesn't work so well without sunshine! And since the city design is derived from Asian/Far East locations the designers have probably reflected the climate from those locations in there too. There are also clouds on the horizon behind the buildings if you look closely. Also, as someone who has gotten really tired of post-apocalyptic, gloomy, rain-soaked first person shooters, the blue sky of ME is a welcome break I have to admit I really liked the score, how chillout/ambient it was. I wouldn't have changed it at all. And I'll be miffed if they put a ruddy orchestral score into ME2. Generic much.Last edited on Mon 6 July 2009 by mrwombosi Report Reply

Posted at 09:53 on 06 July 2009
mrwombosi	2 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Oh and roller blades is an awsome idea! Report Reply

Posted at 13:07 on 07 July 2009
judgemaster	2 3 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I would like to see a longer story line and i would like to see like a create your own character. Maybe the character you create could be like a new runner and you get to design him/her. The equipment you give them could have different weights and stuff limiting the character. Just an idea. I don't like the idea of roller blades, its all ready a little unbelievable. Could do wiyh some online game play for example you could have teams searching for the bags that are in the first one or some fighting or live races. I like the cops and runners idea. The entire games lighting and contrast is terrible and needs to be sorted. I know its just so you kind of have an idea of where your going but its still annoying having to press start everytime you entre and leave a building. I like the red runners vision stuff and it sticks out when running on a pure white building. Report Reply