"syndicate wars" is a 1996 direct sequel to "syndicate", featuring 3d graphics and released for the pc and playstation. several attempts by bullfrog to produce another "syndicate" game were all ultimately abandoned. these canceled games included at least one for the pc and another for the playstation 2. the game was re-imagined by starbreeze studios as "syndicate", a first-person shooter released for the pc, playstation 3 and xbox 360 in 2012. a spiritual successor, "satellite reign", was developed by some of the original staff.