​

It appears Lionsgate may be trying their hand at another John Wick game. In a recent earnings call, as spotted by IndieWire, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer announced that the studio has been "fielding proposals" for a big-budget John Wick video game.

“I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but we believe there is a big AAA game to be made out of ‘John Wick,’" said Feltheimer. "We have been fielding proposals. We certainly are interested in moving that forward, but I don’t want to say anything more about that at this time.”

Lionsgate has already tested these waters with John Wick Hex back in 2019. Developed by Mike Bithell of Thomas Was Alone and Volume, Hex was an indie title that took out the fast-paced gun-fu action of the films and substituted in turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on time management. While it was generally liked upon release, it was seen as a poor use of the license and not representative of the films.

Perhaps inspired by this response, it appears Lionsgate is looking into making a game that's closer in line with what many fans wanted a John Wick game to look like.

 

[breathergames]

I feel like Hotline Miami has the spirit of a John Wick game.

 

[eyeliner]

Please don't.

 

[JuanMena]

Ah yes, licensed games!
They always turns right

 

[DillyDilly]

Ah yes, licensed games!
They always turns right

I got a soft spot for The Riddick games come on not all of them were that bad

 

[wurstpistole]

Ah yes, licensed games!
They always turns right

Wanted was also a great game

 

[Marc_LFD]

A TPS in style of Max Payne would be great for John Wick!

 

[tabzer]

A TPS in style of Max Payne would be great for John Wick!

With the whole game in "bullet time"?

 

[Marc_LFD]

With the whole game in "bullet time"?

Oh, man, I was thinking of John Wick x Matrix.

I'd love that!

 

[LainaGabranth]

It's called Cyberpunk 2077 lol

 

[MasterPanda]

Somebody may have said "big AAA game" but the only thing the suits heard was
"game on shoestring budget to maximize profit through IP alone"

 

[yoyoyo69]

It could be great, but I'm sure they just tackle together a load of quick time events and act like they've created the best thing ever (whoever gets the rights to the license)

Max Payne style would go well

 

[FAST6191]

There have been interesting takes on the concept before that could serve as a reference (Max Payne, Stranglehold, Wanted weapons of fate, I will throw Wet into the mix, Riddick was mentioned above and I could see it as a basis for some of the stealth/outnumbered/better by dint of planning) but where I know we all hope for some best of all of those made in modern style I will believe it when I see it, instead if I am betting then hurr durr cover based shooter is going to be it, possibly with a driving section because.

 

[smilodon]

At this point, I hope the general public has learned not to buy a game just because a famous face appears in it.

 

[BeiBourne]

The best thing about the movies was they didn't take themselves too seriously, and just lent into their own unique vibe. hoping they can keep that in the game this time round

 

[Veho]

"AAA title" kind of informs the shape of the game, so it's going to be an open world action adventure game with crafting elements and creepy uncanny valley mo-cap faces.

Hotline Miami would be perfect for a John Wick title, but when "AAA" is the emphasis for Lionsgate, that ain't happenin'.

 

[krakenx]

There was a John Wick VR game too, but I haven't tried it.

 

[LainaGabranth]

idk I think it'd be pretty cool

 

[urbanman2004]

https://www.ign.com/articles/lionsgate-is-interested-in-a-major-john-wick-video-game-adaptation