One of the best things about the John Wick franchise is that the meticulous, brutal action feels like a video game brought to life. Now, it appears we’ll get to go t’other way with it. Sony announced Thursday the Untitled John Wick Game for PlayStation 5 which looks like the perfect interactive representation of the world’s greatest assassin, or Baba Yaga if ya nasty. And in case you wondered, yes, Keanu Reeves’ face and voice appear in the trailer. We won’t go so far as to call it “breathtaking,” but it does look pretty rad.
This is just an announce trailer, and as yet the game doesn’t have a title. That is presuming the makers don’t just leave it as Untitled John Wick Game. The trailer debuted during the State of Play event, where PlayStation shows off its upcoming wares. With a new James Bond game and a Wolverine game both arriving this year, it’s about time Mr. Wick joined the violent third-person action game space. Tik-Tock, Mr. Wick.
The official synopsis is as follows:
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.
Honestly, what more would you want? Maybe the complete John Wick universe timeline?
No word yet on when the John Wick game will drop, but you can wishlist it now. Presumably it’ll arrive sometime between one month and 18 years. That’s just a guess.
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