Techland, the acclaimed developer behind the Dying Light franchise, is reportedly working on a new Call of Juarez game, according to industry sources. The Call of Juarez series, known for its Wild West-themed first-person shooter gameplay, has been dormant since the release of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger in 2013. Techland regained the rights to the franchise from Ubisoft in 2018, sparking speculation about a potential revival.

The new project is said to be built using Unreal Engine 5, a significant departure from Techland's proprietary Chrome Engine, which powered all previous Call of Juarez titles. This shift suggests a modernized approach to the series, potentially bringing enhanced graphics and gameplay mechanics to the classic FPS formula.

Techland recently canceled two unannounced projects, one of which was reportedly a fantasy RPG codenamed "Project Cornerstone." Despite these setbacks, the studio remains active with the upcoming release of Dying Light: The Beast, a standalone expansion to Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

The return of Call of Juarez could offer a refreshing change for Techland, which has focused heavily on the Dying Light series for the past decade. Fans of the original games, which were standout titles during the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 era, are eager to see how the franchise evolves with modern technology.

While details about the new Call of Juarez remain scarce, Insider Gaming reports that development has been underway for some time. An official reveal could happen later this year, possibly at The Game Awards in December, following the launch of Dying Light: The Beast in August.