# Exclusive Interview: Xbox & Bungie Industry Veterans Reveal Their New Action RPG, Crimson Moon

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Podcast: [Gamertag Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gamertag-radio-390708)
Published: 2026-08-21T20:20:35+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8944037
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## Resource

Podcast exclusive! Danny Peña sits down with industry veterans Jerry Hook (former Xbox Live co-creator and Bungie executive) and Scott Brodie (design director and Xbox Live Arcade pioneer) from Team Metal / Probably Monsters to discuss their upcoming Gothic action RPG, Crimson Moon . In this exclusive interview, Jerry and Scott open up about leaving massive AAA studios to craft a focused, high-quality $19.99 co-op experience. Learn how the team blended souls-like melee combat, roguelike progression, and shapeshifting Nephilim power fantasies into an accessible, highly replayable game built with players' time and money in mind. In this episode, we cover: Industry Vets Return to Basics : Why Jerry Hook and Scott Brodie shifted from AAA giants to build focused, high-value experiences. Crimson Moon Overview : Exploring the city of Gilden Arc, transforming into Nephilim angel forms, and tackling Gothic action solo or in co-op. Accessible Roguelike Design : Balancing tough souls-like combat with 15–30 minute mission loops, procedural paths, and permanent progression. Respecting the Player : The decision behind the $19.99 price point and rejecting aggressive live-service models. Cross-Play & Co-Op : How revive mechanics, difficulty scaling, and cross-platform support bring friends together across PS5, Xbox, and PC. Crimson Moon launches on September 1st across PS5, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store!

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