Recent developments suggest that Prototype 3 may be in development, thus supporting previous leaks about the game. The first two Prototype installments were launched in 2012 and 2019 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, followed by enhanced ports for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2015.
However, since then, the franchise has remained inactive, and there has been no official announcement regarding Prototype 3. The latest rumors about Prototype 3 originated from a Reddit post in April by a user named Bigbyy, who claimed to have participated in an Activision “study group.”
Although the user has since deleted their post and account, their claims gained attention after accurately predicting details about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. According to Bigbyy, Prototype 3 would see the return of protagonist Alex Mercer and would take place once again in New York City.
Interestingly, the recent confirmation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has fueled further speculation regarding other rumors, including the potential development of Prototype 3. Bigbyy’s post primarily focused on Black Ops 7, asserting that it would feature a co-op campaign—something that is rare for the series.
This revelation has lent credibility to their earlier claim about Prototype 3. Despite this intrigue, fans should remain cautious and temper their expectations.
There has been no formal announcement from Activision regarding Prototype 3, and it would be unusual for such a project to be shared with a study group. Nevertheless, the possibility of Prototype making a comeback is heightened, especially with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, which could rekindle interest in previously dormant franchises.