Cuphead Devs Likely Working On A Sequel, Hints Job Listing

The classic run-and-gun Cuphead has stood among the giants and proven to be a highly enjoyable platformer with a distinct art style. It is no wonder that the fans of the little giant want more out of the franchise. The DLC titled The Delicious Last Course was quite true to its name, and we have not had anything more after its release. However, the devs are possibly cooking the next sequel behind the curtains, as teased in a new job opening. 

Alert!! We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to come on board and help shape the visual identity of a brand new project here at the studio.

For more information, and details on how to apply, see: https://t.co/89ADfYzK1M pic.twitter.com/2QTjexGI3v

— Studio MDHR (@StudioMDHR) December 14, 2023

The job listing is for the Art Director role and explicitly mentions a “brand new project” in the making, which was enough to pull swaths of excited players toward the rumor. Additionally, the worker will be responsible for “developing the style, visual language, and ultimately the core identity of an exciting new project currently in its earliest stages.”

We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to come on board and help shape the visual identity of a brand new project here at the studio,” mentions the listing.

The ad specifically asks for a developer who has “an abiding love of arcade action games from the 1980s/1990s,” asking even for a few entries in the portfolio for demonstration purposes. The fans have connected the dots and suggested that it means a Cuphead sequel is in the works. However, we know that the art style of the game is inspired by the artistic approach of cartoons from the 1930s. 

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Some other fans have argued that it is a different IP altogether. The same listing also mentions the hiree to have a knack for “an up-to-date understanding of artistic trends in the gaming industry.” It implies that the art style or gameplay could closely resemble the current trends in the gaming scene.

All in all, we suggest taking the rumors with a grain of salt. The listing could just be pointing toward a new DLC in the making. However, the team has not shared anything else of the sort so far.

Cuphead was first unveiled in 2013 and possibly in development even before that. It came out as a timed exclusive for PC and Xbox One on September 29, 2017, followed by an eventual launch on other platforms. The DLC arrived on June 30, 2022, after ambitions grew with delays galore.