Screenshots and footage from an XCOM-like Worms game surfaced online in a highly unusual turn of events that started with an eyebrow-raising Prince of Persia leak. While the full extent of its similarities to XCOM remains unclear, the game appears to fall within the same strategy RPG genre, marking a notable departure from the traditional Worms formula.
The unusual circumstances surrounding the new leak began with YouTuber j0nathan. In a May 6 post on X, the longtime Assassin's Creed leaker shared a screenshot from what is said to be an early development build of the next Prince of Persia game. The ensuing discussion about the image's legitimacy drew in X user EvilLeeker, who said they wanted to "join in with the leaks" before sharing materials from an unannounced Worms game.
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EvilLeeker's images revealed a strategy RPG set in the Worms universe, with 3D maps and a bird's-eye perspective of the battlefield. The upcoming title is reportedly called Worms Galactic Tactics, according to the same source. The leaked screenshots suggest...
