"Keanu Reeves Takes the Lead"... AAA-Level 'John Wick' Game Explores the Legend of 'Baba Yaga' Before the Movie

The legendary killer 'John Wick', who has thrilled action fans worldwide, is coming to consoles and PC. Surprisingly, Keanu Reeves returns as the character in the game.

On the 13th (Korean time), Lionsgate and Saber Interactive officially announced the AAA-level John Wick video game and revealed the first trailer during Sony's 'State of Play' showcase. This title is set to be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC platforms.

◆ Keanu Reeves X Chad Stahelski Reunite

The biggest feature is that the film's main actors are deeply involved in the game's production. Keanu Reeves serves as the visual model and voice actor for the protagonist John Wick, while Chad Stahelski, who directed the film series, is involved in the production, focusing on perfectly translating the film's unique 'Gun-Fu' action into the game mechanics.

◆ The Story Before the 'Impossible Task'

The game is set a few years before John Wick's retirement, specifically before the legendary 'Impossible Task' mentioned in the film's universe. The trailer released on the 12th begins with a tailor crafting a new suit for John Wick. The tailor hints at Wick's overwhelming abilities by saying, "Someone with your skills should move without restrictions." In the following scenes, Reeves stylishly takes down enemies using guns, fists, and knives, showcasing that players can experience the action from the film firsthand.

◆ Saber Interactive's Next Major Project

With the success of 'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2', Saber Interactive has gained credibility in development. CEO Matthew Kachinski stated, "It is an honor to bring one of the most iconic characters in action movie history to life as a AAA game." Lionsgate also emphasized that this game is a key project in expanding the John Wick universe, following the film, the TV series 'The Continental', and the spinoff 'Ballerina'.