Though the publisher did not specify which of its properties, it did suggest that the franchise is "renowned for an epic background story as well as exceptional graphics and polish."

Properties held by JoWooD include the Gothic, Painkiller and Spellforce series, with a new Gothic title already on the way. The unknown project is aimed for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, reflecting the studio's newfound commitment to consoles.

Interested parties must contact JoWooD and fax a non-disclosure agreement to the company via information detailed on its web site.