Have you ever wanted to be in John Wick’s shoes? (Bar the murdered dog and dead wife, of course.) Well, Saber Interactive has announced a new, big-budget video game set in the John Wick universe!
The project is described as a mature audience, third-person action game that will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Per the press release, “Created in collaboration between Saber, Lionsgate, and Chad Stahelski, the new “Untitled John Wick Game” video game will feature an original gameplay narrative set in the John Wick timeline years before the Impossible Task. It will expand on the franchise’s lore during that time with familiar characters fans already know and love, as well as compelling new ones created specifically for this production. Saber’s authentic design will deliver on the signature style and unique elements fans expect from a John Wick mission, including a hard-hitting gun-fu combat system, jaw-dropping camerawork, intense driving experiences, cinematic storytelling, and a bold range of atmospherically immersive environments, all crafted to make players feel like they are in a John Wick movie, playing the role of the Baba Yaga himself.”
“We are collaborating closely with Saber’s dedicated team to develop a game that captures the unparalleled action, brand-defining fight choreography, immersive world-building, and authenticity of the films,” said Jenefer Brown, president of Global Products & Experiences at Lionsgate.
Added Saber CEO, Matthew Karch: “John Wick is one of the most iconic characters in action film history. Saber is honored to be working alongside Chad, Keanu and the Lionsgate team in a true collaboration to bring the world of Wick to life in a AAA game.”
Since 2014’s John Wick became a surprise hit, Lionsgate has released four mainline films starring Keanu Reeves, a TV spinoff of The Continental, and the spinoff movie Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas. A fifth John Wick film is in the works from director Chad Stahelski.
There’s no set date for when this John Wick video game might be released, but you can check out the trailer below:
