The world of John Wick is officially making its entry to AAA gaming, giving fans a reason to celebrate. Saber Interactive and Lionsgate unveiled an AAA John Wick game atSony's PlayStation State of Play.
The newest big-budget title to drop this year will show the John Wick franchise's signature gun-fu combat style in an immersive gameplay experience. Fans are eager to step into Keanu Reeve's iconic role. The game has yet to receive an official title.
Video game publisher and developer Saber Interactive and Lionsgate are working with Chat Stahelski, the film's director, and actorKeanuReeves, to give fans a cinematic gameplay experience that expands the franchise's lore. The single player game is now being developed for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, according toSaber Games.
The game's trailer debuted at Sony's State of Play event on Thursday, 12 February. Watch the trailer here:
According to reports, the AAA action title's story line will reveal an untold chapter before the events depicted in the film series. This gives fans a rare chance to step into Baba Yaga's shoes at the peak of his career.
The major video game adaptation is set to expand the John Wick universe with cinematic storytelling, close-quarter gun-fu combat scenes, and a darker look at the rise of the infamous assassin. It will deliver nothing short of an intensely immersive experience for gamers.
Developed through a collaboration between Lionsgate, Saber Interactive, and American filmmaker Chad Stahelski, the untitled project is set to be a story-driven game set within the John Wick timeline taking place years ahead of the Impossible Task. Recognisable characters will be brought back alongside new faces created exclusively for the game.
First look at gameplay from the upcoming ‘JOHN WICK’ action game.pic.twitter.com/faI2GphI7K
Lionsgate President of Global Products & Experiences Jenefer Brown said, 'I can't wait for fans to step into the shoes of John Wick and explore the multi-dimensional world of The High Table. 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.'
Meanwhile, Saber Interactive's CEO, Matthew Karch, said, 'John Wickis 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.'
Source: International Business Times UK
