A surprising Steam update has recently rolled out for Prototype, interrupting the mods that allowed players to relish the game on modern systems. Updates were issued for both Prototype and its sequel, each around 600 MB, but were not accompanied by any patch notes, leaving gamers in the dark about the changes.

These updates seem to hint at something greater: could a remaster be in the works? With new names appearing in the game’s credits, including Iron Galaxy Studios—known for their remaster work—speculation is rampant. It appears this could indicate future plans for the game series, despite remaining updates wreaking havoc on existing mods used to make the game playable.

Many within the gaming community are hopeful that this latest interaction with the Prototype franchise might lead to a robust remaster that welcomes back Alex Mercer and the infamous gameplay that many remember fondly.