Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have announced that gamers will soon be able to become the Baba Yaga and unleash gun-fu mayhem within the John Wick universe via a AAA single player third-person action game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role as the now-iconic assassin and creative involvement from franchise director Chad Stahelski.
The as-yet-untitled game will feature an original story “set in the John Wick timeline years before the Impossible Task” and promises to incorporate the films’ signature elements, with hard-hitting gun-fu combat system, jaw-dropping camerawork, intense driving experiences, cinematic storytelling, and a bold range of atmospherically immersive environments.” Check out the reveal trailer here…
“I can’t wait for fans to step into the shoes of John Wick and explore the multi-dimensional world of The High Table,” stated Jenefer Brown, President of Global Products & Experiences at Lionsgate. “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.”
“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,” added Matthew Karch, CEO at Saber Interactive.
The John Wick game is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.