The World’s Most Stylish Assassin Is Coming to Your Console
Few action franchises in recent cinema history have left the kind of lasting impression that John Wick has. Since the first film dropped in 2014 with Keanu Reeves playing the legendary hitman Baba Yaga, the franchise has grown into a billion-dollar global phenomenon. Loved across India and the world for its slick “gun-fu” combat sequences, immersive underworld storytelling, and non-stop adrenaline, John Wick has found devoted fans in every corner of the globe.
For years, gamers — Indian fans included — have been asking one question: when will there be a truly great, big-budget John Wick video game? That question now has an official answer, and it is one worth being excited about.
Official Announcement: The John Wick Game Is Happening
During Sony’s highly anticipated State of Play showcase on February 12, 2026, global entertainment company Lionsgate and leading video game developer Saber Interactive jointly announced a brand-new, big-budget John Wick video game. The announcement immediately sent waves across the global gaming community, trending across social media platforms within hours.
The project is currently being referred to as the “Untitled John Wick Game”, as neither an official title nor a release date has been confirmed at this time. However, the reveal trailer released during the State of Play offered fans a thrilling first glimpse of what is to come — featuring the iconic suit, the unmistakable combat style, and of course, John Wick himself.
Lionsgate’s President of Global Products and Experiences, Jenefer Brown, confirmed the project with enthusiasm, saying the company is working closely with Saber’s team to develop a game that captures the unparalleled action, brand-defining fight choreography, immersive world-building, and authenticity of the films.
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch echoed the excitement, noting that John Wick is one of the most iconic characters in action film history and that Saber is honoured to be working alongside the franchise’s creative team to bring this world to life in a AAA game.
Development Details: Who Is Making This Game?
Saber Interactive is not a new name in the AAA gaming space. The studio is best known for developing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2024, which became a blockbuster hit, selling over seven million units in its first year and earning nominations at The Game Awards for Best Action Game and Best Multiplayer. That pedigree makes them a well-suited studio for a franchise that demands high-energy, intense, and well-crafted action gameplay.
What makes this announcement truly special for John Wick fans is who is involved behind the scenes:
Keanu Reeves is confirmed to reprise his role as John Wick, lending both his likeness and voice to the game. His involvement is not merely cosmetic — reports indicate that his input is helping shape the combat feel and character authenticity of the entire project.
Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick film franchise and one of the most respected action directors in Hollywood, is also closely involved in the game’s development. Stahelski is working directly with Saber’s team on story direction and action design, ensuring that everything — from the way fights are choreographed to the way environments are designed — stays true to the spirit of the films.
This level of creative involvement from both the star and the director of the original franchise is rare in the video game adaptation space, and it speaks volumes about the seriousness with which this project is being approached.
Gameplay Style: What Kind of John Wick Experience to Expect
Based on what has been officially announced, the Untitled John Wick Game will be a single-player, third-person action experience built for a mature audience. This is firmly a AAA-level production, not a small indie title or a spin-off.
The gameplay will be built around gun-fu combat — the signature style that blends precise firearms use with hand-to-hand martial arts choreography in one fluid, cinematic system. Saber has stated they are developing a distinct combat system from the ground up specifically to honour and replicate the iconic style seen in the films.
Beyond the combat, the game will feature:
- Intense driving sequences with destructible environments, channelling the high-octane vehicle chases from the movies
- Cinematic camerawork designed to blur the line between playing a game and watching a John Wick film
- Neo-noir environments filled with the fine details, neon lighting, and atmospheric iconography that define the franchise’s visual identity
- Immersive sound design capturing the series’ distinctive gunshot sounds and cinematic score influences
The PlayStation Blog post from Saber Interactive stated: “We are creating new, high-stakes, fully interactive mechanics that make players feel like they are in a John Wick movie by playing the role of the Baba Yaga himself.”
The game also promises a rich narrative. Set in an original storyline that takes place years before the events of the first John Wick film, specifically before the completion of the legendary “Impossible Task” that allowed Wick to retire from the world of the High Table, it will explore a significant and previously unseen chapter of John Wick’s life. The story features both familiar faces from the franchise’s lore and new characters created specifically for this game.
Confirmed Platforms
The Untitled John Wick Game has been officially announced for the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
This means Indian gamers on all three major platforms will have access to the game once it releases. No launch date has been announced yet, and fans will need to watch out for future reveals regarding the final title and release window.
Is It an Open-World Game? Here Is the Truth
This is the question that has been at the top of nearly every gaming forum and fan community discussion. The short answer, based on all currently available official information, is: No — there is no confirmation of an open-world structure.
The official announcements from both Lionsgate and Saber Interactive consistently describe the game as a cinematic, single-player action experience, not a sandbox or open-world title. The emphasis throughout all communications has been on narrative storytelling, authentic combat mechanics, and a faithful representation of the John Wick film experience — not on offering a sprawling open world to freely explore.
The PlayStation Blog post specifically mentions players visiting different locations over the course of different missions, which strongly suggests a structured, mission-based progression system rather than a large, freely explorable map.
That said, it is worth noting that the game is still in development and many details have not yet been disclosed. No official statement has categorically ruled out any form of semi-open or hub-based world design either. As more information is revealed in the coming months, that picture may become clearer.
For now, the most accurate description is: a story-driven, cinematic, third-person action game — think more along the lines of God of War or The Last of Us in structure, rather than GTA or Red Dead Redemption in open-world scale.
History of John Wick Games: A Rough Past
It is worth putting this announcement into perspective by looking at the history of John Wick video games. The franchise has had two notable gaming entries in the past, neither of which captured the full potential of the IP.
John Wick Hex (2019) was a stylised, top-down tactical strategy game that had interesting ideas but did not come close to delivering the kind of visceral action fans wanted. The game was eventually delisted and is no longer widely available.
John Wick Chronicles was a virtual reality experience, not a conventional console or PC title, and remained largely inaccessible to the broader gaming audience.
This new announcement, backed by Lionsgate, Keanu Reeves, Chad Stahelski, and a proven AAA developer in Saber Interactive, represents a dramatically different level of ambition compared to those earlier efforts. This is the first time the franchise is being treated with full AAA production values.
Fan Expectations vs. Official Reality
Gaming communities and Reddit threads have for years been buzzing with dream scenarios for a John Wick open-world experience — imagining cities filled with contracts, safe houses, deep character customisation, and a rich criminal underworld to explore at will, similar in spirit to titles like Hitman or Cyberpunk 2077.
While those dreams are exciting, the official development path currently points in a different direction — a tightly crafted, narrative-focused single-player adventure that prioritises cinematic quality and action fidelity over sandbox exploration.
That, however, does not make this any less exciting. Some of the greatest action games ever made — the God of War series, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Metal Gear Solid V — are not open-world titles, yet they are considered masterpieces because of how they commit to their core design philosophy. Saber Interactive appears to be aiming for that same kind of focused, high-quality experience.
Conclusion: A Major Step Forward for the Franchise in Gaming
So, to directly answer the question that fans across India and the world are asking — yes, a major, AAA-quality John Wick game is officially in development and coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement is real, the developer is credible, and the involvement of Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski makes this project uniquely authentic among video game adaptations of film franchises.
However, no, it is not confirmed to be an open-world game. Based on all current official information, the Untitled John Wick Game is shaping up to be a structured, story-driven, cinematic single-player action title — one that aims to make players feel like they are truly living inside a John Wick film.
With no release date announced yet, fans will need to stay tuned for future updates. But for now, the message from Saber Interactive and Lionsgate is clear: John Wick is back, and this time, you get to be the Baba Yaga.
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Asif Ali is an entertainment content creator and movie enthusiast at Movie Trend. I covers the latest movie news, OTT updates, and trending entertainment stories with a focus on accuracy, originality, and reader value.
