John Wick AAA Game Announced: Keanu Reeves Returns as Baba Yaga
Saber Interactive and Lionsgate Bring Gun-Fu to PS5 in a Story Set Before the Legend
The John Wick universe is officially heading to consoles. Announced during February’s PlayStation State of Play, Saber Interactive and Lionsgate revealed a full-scale AAA John Wick game, with Keanu Reeves portraying and voicing the legendary assassin.
No release window. No gameplay deep dive. Just one clear message: Baba Yaga is back.
A Prequel Story: Before the Myth
This isn’t a retelling of the films. The game explores an original narrative set “Before the car. Before the dog. Before he became the Baba Yaga.”
That places the story at a pivotal, formative chapter in John Wick’s life.
Lionsgate and franchise director Chad Stahelski are penning the narrative, ensuring continuity with the established canon. Expect familiar faces alongside new characters crafted specifically for this project.
Can a prequel deepen the myth without diluting its mystique?
Gun-Fu Comes to PS5
The reveal trailer leaned heavily into the franchise’s defining identity: brutally stylish gun-fu combat.
Wick dispatches enemies using firearms and improvised weapons—pans, pens, and close-quarters takedowns—mirroring the choreography that made the films iconic. The tone remains self-serious and tightly composed, even featuring narration from the tailor introduced in John Wick: Chapter 2.
The intent is clear. Authenticity over abstraction.
Will this finally be the action game that captures cinematic choreography without sacrificing player control?
Built From the Ground Up
Saber Interactive describes the project as a fully-fledged AAA experience, not a licensed tie-in.
Key pillars include:
- A distinct combat system designed specifically for Wick’s fighting style
- Cinematic environments reflecting the franchise’s bold visual language
- Intense driving sequences
- Camerawork inspired by the films
The team aims to blur the line between film and interactive storytelling. That ambition places heavy pressure on combat design. Wick’s precision cannot feel floaty or generic.
In a genre crowded with shooters, execution will define credibility.
Why This Matters
Licensed movie games once carried a stigma. Today, major studios approach them with long-term franchise planning and narrative integration.
With Lionsgate directly involved—and Stahelski shaping the story—the John Wick game positions itself as an extension of canon rather than a side experiment.
For PlayStation, it strengthens a portfolio already leaning into cinematic action experiences.
The real question: Can players feel as lethal as Wick looks?
TL;DR
Saber Interactive and Lionsgate have announced a AAA John Wick game during PlayStation State of Play. Keanu Reeves returns to portray and voice Wick in an original prequel story set before he became the Baba Yaga. The game features cinematic gun-fu combat and is currently without a release window.
