Legendary science fiction author Alan Dean Foster partners with Pomme to turn his novels into playable adventures
The famous science fiction writer Alan Dean Fosterknown for his emblematic works such as Half-world and its adaptations of major franchises, takes a leap into the world of video games. In collaboration with the newly founded international studio AppleFoster will bring players into the universe of his books, promising unique and immersive experiences.
The first adaptation of this collaboration will be Half-world, the book that gave birth to Commonwealth Humanxone of Foster’s most iconic universes. This title will be the debut of the series Alan Dean Foster presentsa collection that will include at least 14 works by the author, including eight unpublished novels. The arrival of this first delivery is scheduled for 2026 and will be published by Sunset Sugar Studiosthe publishing division of Pomme, on PC via Steam.
A strong team in the sector
The project has the guidance of leading figures in the world of video games. Darryl Againfounder of Pomme, contributes more than 40 years of experience at companies like Atari, EA and Nvidia. There is next to him Jillian Mooda canadian executive known for her work on events such as Canadian Gaming Expo Yes Ottawa Game Jam. With experience in more than 30 gamesMood will lead the marketing and human resources areas.
The team also includes Giacomo Vicea veteran in video game project management, and Mateo Młodowskithe developer behind the success Pixel puzzles. This solid group promises to bring Foster’s universes to life with the same passion that the author expressed in his books.
A literary legacy that extends to gaming
Alan Dean Foster is a living legend in science fiction literature. The author of more than 20 independent novels, he has worked on film adaptations such as Star Wars, Alien, Terminator Yes Transformers. This collaboration with Pomme seeks capturing the essence of their stories and bringing it to new audiences through video games.
While the additional titles that will be part of this collection have not yet been confirmed, the promise of exploring worlds like those of Half-world in interactive format has generated great anticipation among fans of the author and narrative video games.
What can we expect from Alan Dean Foster Presents?
This new series represents a exciting convergence between literature and video games. Foster underlined this storytelling has always been his priorityand trust that Pomme will do his stories justice. The ability to explore their worlds through an engaging medium like video games opens the door to new ways of telling stories.
With the first title expected in 2026, The author’s followers and video game lovers are already counting the days to immerse themselves in Foster’s universethis time, controlling the characters’ fate with his own hands.
The return of the worlds of Alan Dean Foster to the new generations
The universes created by Alan Dean Foster has always stood out for his richness and depth. Half-worldin particular, it introduces readers to an advanced civilization that lives in symbiosis with the nature of its planet. Its protagonist, Born, is a bloodhound who guides strangers through a world full of dangers. and he asks himself, challenging both the forces of nature and his own ethical dilemmas. This mix of adventure and philosophical reflection is one of the most celebrated features of the work, and it will be fascinating to see how it is translated into an interactive environment.
Furthermore, the decision to include unreleased titles in this new series of video games It could mark a before and after in how fans experience Foster’s stories. While other literary franchises have had successful adaptations, such as The witcher or Dunethe ability to explore the Humanx Commonwealth opens a unique door to never-before-seen interactive narrative.