Duke Nukem 3D Reloaded (r1514) is a canceled first-person shooter fan project that was first announced on October 13, 2010, powered by Unreal Engine 3. The game’s source code has allegedly leaked online as well as some gameplay footage showing that it truly is a reimagining of the 1996 title Duke Nukem 3D.
The game was indefinitely put on hold as of September 24, 2011 due to the differences between Interceptor Entertainment and Gearbox Software. It was later learned that the main issue was whether or not the finished product would be released on store shelves due to Duke Nukem Forever’s disappointing reception.
The problem was that Reloaded, in its then present state, was both a prettier and better game than Forever was. So they [Gearbox] could under no circumstances allow us [Interceptor] to publish it, show it, or do anything at all with it, because it would destroy the sales-opportunities they had left in Forever,” said Frederik Schreiber, Gearbox Software Designer.
