New game from EA Assassin’s Creed and picked up by Wolves actor Abubakar Salim

Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that it would publish a new, undeclared game from developer Silver Rain Games, a studio founded by actor Abubakar Salim, best known for his roles on HBO Max. Raised by wolves As father and in Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Origins In the form of Bayek. Silver Rain’s game will be released through the EA Original label, such as the company’s indie-focused brand responsible for the game Fe, Sea of ​​solitude, And it takes two.

Salim co-founded Rajat Varsha in 2019 with the head of silver Melissa Phillips, who was at the first BAFTA Games. According to an Electronic Arts news, Silver Rain was founded “with the intention of producing well-thought-out and innovative games and content in different entertainment mediums.” Silver Rain has about 20 employees.

“It has been a challenging year, we have assembled an exceptionally creative and worldly team who are eager to work on projects that bring their global perspectives to life,” Salim said in a statement. “Together we will create an exciting universe that brings the power and vibrancy of storytelling. We could not be happier to work with the EA Regional team, who are unprecedented partners for us as we embark on this journey. Each of them not only understands our vision for inspiration and entertainment, but they also welcome this exciting new era of sports development. “

“We’ve really spent the last year growing our team and some exceptionally talented people have supported us in this game,” Phillips said. “I am very excited to see the team grow again and really have the opportunity to show the quality of work they are creating.”

Details of the first game of Silver Rain were not revealed.

Electronic Arts announced the EA Original Program in 2016. The publisher said at the time that it set up the EA Originals for “unique, grand, innovative and memorable” games. In the case of Silver Rain, EA “will provide funding to Silver Rain’s undeclared IP, as well as guide and support the team’s journey to bring a new approach to sports and industry.”