Exciting news for fans of John Wick! Saber Interactive and Lionsgate have officially announced a AAA video game based on the popular film. In the latest State of Play, it was confirmed that Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Baba Yaga, lending his voice and face to the project. The game focuses on the “gun-fu” combat and cinematic action that the franchise is known for.
The new game is a single-player, third-person action experience directly controlled by franchise director Chad Stahelski. Saber Interactive promises gameplay with intense driving sequences and cinematic camera techniques that are very similar to the film. The studio aims to showcase innovative action mechanics that truly match John Wick's signature style.
The game is not just a simple retelling of the film. It is a canon prequel, set before the “Impossible Task” that gave Wick the opportunity to retire from the High Table. In this timeline, players will get a glimpse of the criminal underworld at the peak of Wick's career. There are familiar characters, and there are new characters created specifically for the game.
The game is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. No official release date or price has been announced yet, but it can now be wishlisted on digital stores. The project promises a high-budget, cinematic experience that fans of the franchise will surely love.
Finally, Baba Yaga will enter the AAA gaming world, bringing the iconic action style, signature combat, and cinematic flair that everyone has come to expect. It will be a new benchmark between film and video game, where players will experience a true John Wick adventure.
