Washington [US], February 21 (HBTV): A video game based on the blockbuster John Wick franchise is officially in development, marking a major expansion of the action series into the gaming space.
The single-player, third-person action title will see Keanu Reeves reprise his role as the legendary hitman. Development is being led by Saber Interactive in collaboration with Lionsgate, according to Variety.
Described as a AAA game tailored for mature audiences, the untitled project is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC. The game will also involve key creative figures from the film franchise, including director Chad Stahelski, to ensure continuity in tone and action design.
According to the official announcement, the game will combine John Wick’s signature ‘gun-fu’ combat style with Saber Interactive’s experience in developing high-intensity action titles. The studio aims to translate the franchise’s stylised choreography and cinematic combat into an interactive format.
Set years before the events of the Impossible Task, the game will feature an original narrative within the established John Wick timeline. The storyline is expected to expand the franchise’s lore during this unexplored period, introducing familiar characters from the films along with new ones created specifically for the game.
Players will step into Wick’s role and navigate the multi-dimensional world governed by the High Table, a central element in the franchise’s mythology.
Jenefer Brown, President of Global Products & Experiences at Lionsgate, said the team is working closely with Saber to develop a game that captures the franchise’s defining action, immersive world-building and authenticity.
Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, described John Wick as one of the most iconic characters in action cinema and said the studio is honoured to collaborate with Reeves, Stahelski and Lionsgate to bring the world of Wick to life in a AAA gaming experience.
A release date has not yet been announced.
(ANI)