The next entry in Croteam's Serious Sam franchise could be subtitled Shatterverse. That's according to a newly surfaced regulatory rating that names the unannounced title, suggesting a new Serious Sam game announcement may be just around the corner.
Created by Croatian studio Croteam, the Serious Sam franchise has built its reputation on chaotic arena-style firefights against massive enemy hordes, all interconnected through a time-traveling sci-fi story starring the titular Sam "Serious" Stone. Over time, the series expanded through remasters, spin-offs, and even VR releases, while its modern mainline entries have leaned heavily on timeline retcons spanning multiple prequels. The most recent mainline addition to the franchise is the 2022 Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, which Croteam co-developed with Timelock Studio.
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The South Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) recently published a rating for Serious Sam: Shatterverse, as first spotted by Gematsu. The title was assigned classification number GC-CC-NP-26-0123-010, with the rating decision dated January 23, 2026. The listing identifies PC as the only target platform. If Shatterverse is truly planned as...
