The creator of X-COM wants to return to the franchise that gave him wings

Julian Gollop, the creator of the iconic X-COM series, has expressed his interest in returning to the franchise if given the opportunity. Gollop, who is considered a pioneer in the strategy game genre, noted in a recent interview with Eurogamer that X-COM was a fundamental game in his career and in the evolution of strategic gameplay. “I am perfectly happy to be known as the X-COM guy,” Gollop said, recalling the influence the game had on his professional journey.

While returning to X-COM, it does not prevent him from presenting his new game

Gollop made a humorous reference to the fact that he is still “waiting” for a call from Sid Meier, head of Firaxis, to work on a new X-COM title. Despite this, the British developer is currently focused on his new project titled Chip ‘n Clawz vs. the Brainiods, a game scheduled to be released later this year. This title combines elements of real-time strategy with the possibility of more direct combat, allowing players to gather resources and mobilize armies, as well as participate in battles on the front lines.

X-COM has had a rich history since its debut in 1994 with UFO: Enemy Unknown, known in other parts of the world as X-COM: UFO Defense. The series has seen several successful releases in the last decade, including X-COM: Enemy Unknown and X-COM 2, which were critically acclaimed. More recently, the franchise expanded its universe with X-COM: Chimera Squad in 2020 and the free game X-COM Legends in 2021.

As rumors continue to circulate about the future of the series, Gollop’s interest could indicate that if Firaxis decides to revive X-COM, there will be a clear path back to the talented original creator. For its part, Firaxis is also keeping its developers busy with other projects, including Marvel’s Midnight Suns released in 2022 and the recent Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.

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