Finally, after many years, the John Wick franchise is finally getting a decent video game. John Wick had a video game released in 2019, but it was a tactical role-playing video game developed by Bithell Games and originally published by Good Shepard Entertainment.
John Wick Hex served as a narrative prequel to the film series. The video game was a strategy game with elements of resource management where the player takes John Wick through a level on a hex-based grid. The story of that game sees John Wick in his prime as he sets out to dismantle Hex’s network of underbosses and enforcers across New York and Switzerland.
Saber Interactive has announced they are doing a brand new John Wick game, with Keanu Reeves returning to the role of John Wick. As well as releasing on the PS5, the game will also be coming to PC and Xbox Series X/S, although an official title and release date are currently unknown.
“Created in collaboration between Saber, Lionsgate, and franchise director Chad Stahelski, the new ‘Untitled John Wick Game’ will feature an original script set in the John Wick timeline, expanding on the franchise’s intricate lore with familiar characters fans already know, as well as completely new ones. Saber’s design will be faithful to the unique style and signature elements of the series, including a distinct gun fu combat system, jaw-dropping camerawork, immersive driving experiences, and a variety of memorable environments, all crafted to make players feel like they are in a John Wick movie, playing the role of John Wick himself. And yes, Keanu Reeves is back in the role for this project, with a statement from Saber Interactive confirming that the Matrix star is signed on to “reprise his iconic character’s look, voice and more.”
Personally, I’m super excited for this game. The fact that this game is a single-player third-person action game that takes place before the events of all 4 “John Wick” films. Chad Stahelski has advised on the game, and obviously, the main factor is that Keanu Reeves is returning.
