Dirty Harry is a canceled video game that was in development by The Collective for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and Sensory Sweep Studios for its other versions, intended to be published by Warner Bros. Interactive.
[2] Before its cancellation, Eastwood was set to reprise his role in the game saying he accepted because: “I get to be me as a young guy again […] Revisit my youth.”[6] According to official press releases by Warner Bros., "Dirty Harry helped define a genre and introduced the world to a character who has since become a cultural icon, so bringing Clint Eastwood's authentic Dirty Harry character to this next generation of consoles provides exciting promise for game playing audiences everywhere", said Jason Hall, senior vice president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
"Our work with The Collective is aimed at culminating in a game with an all-new story that allows players to experience the action and suspense of the legendary franchise firsthand.
"[7] "Working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Clint Eastwood to create a compelling, state-of-the-art game that brings Dirty Harry Callahan to life on next generation consoles is very exciting", said Doug Hare, co-founder and Vice President of Production for The Collective.
"We are focused on creating genre defining story-telling gameplay, along with next generation graphics depicting action-packed sequences that are consistent with the renowned films.