Code UltraViolet Announced Despite Dismal Reception to Code Violet
Despite overwhelmingly negative reviews and poor sales figures, Teamkill Media announced today, February 10, 2026, that a sequel to its recently released dinosaur shooter, Code Violet, is in development. The follow-up, titled Code UltraViolet, is reportedly being greenlit due to the “overwhelming success” and “incredible support” the original game has received, according to a statement from the developer.
A Critical and Commercial Failure
Code Violet, released last month, was widely panned by critics and players alike. The game currently holds an aggregate critic score of 29 on Metacritic, with users awarding it a score of 2.6. On the PlayStation Store, confirmed purchasers have given the game a 2.88 rating, with a staggering 36% of nearly 4,000 ratings being one-star reviews.
Our own review of Code Violet awarded the game a 4/10, citing significant technical issues, subpar gunplay, and repetitive level design. “Code Violet is a mess,” the review stated. “Crummy combat, tedious exploration, technical problems. The sexy costumes and horny camerawork seem at odds with both Violet as a character and the tone of the writing.”
The Paradox of Success
The announcement of Code UltraViolet raises questions about Teamkill Media’s definition of “success.” The developer’s social media post, which announced the sequel, has generated considerable discussion online, with many questioning how a critically and commercially unsuccessful game could warrant a follow-up.
Here is the developer’s announcement: https://twitter.com/TeamKillMedia/status/CUCJ3RiSL5
One analyst noted that the game’s notoriety may have generated enough attention to justify the sequel’s development. It’s possible that the controversy surrounding Code Violet has created a built-in audience for Code UltraViolet, even among those who initially criticized the first game.
What Does This Mean for Gamers?
The announcement of Code UltraViolet leaves many wondering if Teamkill Media has learned from the mistakes of its predecessor. Will the sequel address the technical issues and improve the gunplay that plagued the original? Or will it simply double down on the controversial elements that garnered attention in the first place?
The developer stated they are “actively progressing on several exciting projects,” suggesting that Code UltraViolet is just one of many upcoming releases. Whether or not gamers will give the sequel a chance remains to be seen, but the announcement has certainly sparked a conversation about the nature of success in the video game industry.
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