The Getaway 3 (also referred to as Getaway 3, Getaway or Getaway PS3) was to be the third installment of Sony's The Getaway series. It was originally planned for release on the PlayStation 3 console. Since the release of the PlayStation 4, it is likley that if The Getaway 3 will ever be released, it would for the PS4 or another future Sony PlayStation system. The Getaway 3 was reported as being cancelled on the 4th of June 2008 along with Eight Days. However, in October 2009, the games were reported as not being cancelled but "on hold".
Nicolas Doucet, a member of London Studio says: "I would not say they have been abandoned, just put to one side. Much work had been done. The studio just wanted to focus on its strengths, EyeToy and SingStar. Given the potential of EyePet, priorities have been changed, but the other projects aren't dead yet. Ultimately, the decision [to put those games to one side] has benefited everyone."
Background
The Getaway 3 Tech DemoThe Getaway 3 Tech Demo
A technical demo featuring Piccadilly Circus was demonstrated in May 2005 at E3, but this was not directly from the game. It was confirmed that the game would again be set in London but rumours had been circulating that the game could also feature Amsterdam, which was briefly shown off at the E3 convention in 2006.
Information regarding The Getaway was released on 7 March, 2008 by screenplay writer Katie Ellwood, who affirmed the action title was still in the works. No estimated release date was given, however, Ellwood did say that Sony executives were making deals with film companies about the possibility of a future film adaptation of The Getaway 3.
Release
As of 2017, there has been no new information regarding the development of The Getaway 3. No new trailers or images have been shown, nor has anyone confirmed that the game is in development and no longer "on hold".
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