The studio is currently on a recruitment drive, specifically seeking senior combat system designers with expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and a knack for crafting compelling boss fights. This move suggests they're pouring their efforts into enhancing the combat system for an upcoming project, which might either extend the Hellblade series or launch an entirely new venture.

The core objective of these enhancements is to inject more variety, complexity, and environmental adaptability into the combat. While the Hellblade series has been renowned for its sophisticated combat choreography, the battles have often been criticized for their linearity and repetitiveness. The new system is designed to foster more intricate interactions with adversaries, ensuring that each encounter feels fresh and distinctive. The studio might be drawing inspiration from games like Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, which revolutionized combat by integrating a diverse array of environmental elements, location-specific features, varied weaponry, and the protagonist's unique abilities, making every fight uniquely engaging.