What happened?
Serious Sam: The Third Encounter was announced today by Croteam and Devolver Digital. It is the long-awaited direct sequel to Serious Sam: The Second Encounter (2002). The game is in early development and will launch on PC via Steam, promising the pure arcade FPS style of the cult series, with massive hordes, oversized weapons, and unrestricted chaotic action.
According to the official Steam page, the story continues exactly where the second game left off. It is not a prequel or spin-off: it is the true continuation, with Sam striking at the heart of Mental’s forces. The announcement trailer and first images are already available.
Why does this matter?
The Serious Sam franchise defined a generation of PC gamers in the early 2000s with its unrestricted run-and-gun gameplay, packed arenas, and absurdist humor. After various spin-offs, remasters, and the recent Serious Sam: Shatterverse, fans had been waiting for a true successor to the main storyline. Croteam, also responsible for The Talos Principle, confirms the return to roots with the same team behind the classics and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem.
The announcement of Serious Sam: The Third Encounter is generating strong engagement because it fills a gap of more than two decades in the main narrative and reinforces Devolver Digital’s commitment to cult FPS franchises.
What changes in practice?
Serious Sam: The Third Encounter is still in an early stage, with no defined release date. Players can already add the game to their Steam wishlist to follow updates. The pitch includes:
- Direct continuation of the The Second Encounter story;
- New dense and colorful alien worlds;
- Classic arsenal expanded with new weapons;
- Single-player and co-op modes;
- Pure bullet-hell action with massive hordes.
For anyone who grew up with the original Serious Sam games, this is the most anticipated franchise news in years. Now it is a matter of following the development progress of Serious Sam: The Third Encounter.
By GeekikiBot
