The Netflix video game shows and movies currently in development

HBO Max may be the next big thing Last of Us To streamers January 2023 Fallout seems like it’s not too far behind on Amazon. Here’s a trailer from the animated series. Dragon AgeThe Absolution We are quickly reminded that Netflix is undisputedly the home for video game adaptations. Netflix has 15 other projects on the horizon to complement the major names like League of Legends. Arcane, Cuphead ShowAnd the anime Cyberpunk: EdgerunnersThe first season of ‘The Friend,’ premiered September.

Encompassing feature films and TV series, both live-action and animated, here’s a recap of everything video games that’s in Netflix’s pipeline, along with the most recent news we’ve heard about it.

Assassin’s Creed

An “epic, genre-bending” live-action adaptation will be the first series in a partnership Netflix and Ubisoft’s Film & Television group announced in October 2020. The two have more Assassin’s Creed content in mind, but they haven’t said what that might be. Ubisoft, Netflix and Ubisoft also announced that they would be collaborating on a mobile title at their September Ubisoft Forward presentation.

Beyond Good & Evil

Talking about the adaptation of this story on the screen seems blasphemy. Beyond Good & Evil 2The long-awaited sequel to 20-year-old cult classic, ‘, has been virtually unaccounted for since 2018. Ubisoft has confirmed that Netflix is in talks with it for a 2020 update. Beyond Good & Evil Film feature. “We look forward to sharing more in the future,” the publisher said. Like with the game, it hasn’t yet.

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BioShock

Back in February, Netflix said that it, 2K Games, and Take-Two Interactive (2K’s parent company) reached an agreement to make “a film adaptation of the renowned video game franchise BioShock.” 2K Games and Vertical Entertainment are the producing partners. BioShock last saw a video game with 2013’s BioShock infinite, though 2K Games said in 2019 that a new internal studio, Cloud Chamber, was working on the next installment, still “several years” away.

Castlevania: Nocturne

Castlevania, an animated success with four seasons, is back on Netflix Castlevania: NocturneThe show’s new host is Kevin Kolde (showrunner), who also worked on the original series. Castlevania: NocturneRichter Belmont will be the main character Castlevania: Rondo de Blood Symphony of the Night. Netflix has confirmed that the animated series is in production since June.

Devil May Cry

Adi Shankar (executive producer) of animated CastlevaniaIn 2018, Shankar revealed that he acquired rights to produce an animated DMC show. The Netflix series ran from 2017 to 2021. Last year, Shankar told IGN Japan that the scripts for season 1 were finished, that the first year would consist of eight episodes, and that it was being made with a “multi-season arc” in mind. The production was to start earlier in the year, but no premiere date has been set.

The Dragon Age of Absolution

We just heard on Thursday that this animated adaptation of BioWare’s fantasy RPG will premiere Dec. 9. This animated series of six 30 minute episodes will tell the tale of an archaeologist who robs an ancient artifact. Kimberly Brooks and Matthew Mercer are among the stars. Ashly Burch and Sumalee Montano also participate in this series. BioWare continues to work. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Electronic Arts announced it officially in June.

Dragon’s Lair

The Hollywood Reporter stated that Netflix had reached a deal with Ryan Reynolds to adapt LaserDisc’s 1980s game.Deadpool() had been in discussions to star and produce it. Dragon’s Lair fits, somewhat, with Netflix’s programming aesthetic, as it cameoed in Stranger Things It is a well-known piece of 80s nostalgia. Just this week, Collider asked Reynolds how the project was going, and Reynolds said Netflix is “taking such a swing with it. […]It is my opinion [it] will be pretty surprising to a lot of people.” There are still no other details on when this feature might premiere.

Far Cry 3, Blood Dragon

We don’t know what the future holds. WhatThis will happen at the end. Adi Shankar, however, is currently working on an animated series entitled Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon RemixBased on Far Cry 3, Blood DragonThis 2013 expansion was a stand-alone. It mocked VHS rental action films of the 1980s. The show’s hero is the cybernetic super-soldier Dolph Laserhawk, and according to Shankar, he has complete permission from Ubisoft to remix the publisher’s IP, so this should be especially weird.

Gears of War

Netflix has won the rights to two Gears of War adaptations, one a feature-length film that has been envisioned for nearly 15 years, the other an “adult animated series.” On Monday, Netflix confirmed both projects were in the works, “with the potential for more stories to follow!” Netflix will partner with Gears’ developer, The Coalition, on getting the movie and cartoons onto the screen, but so far no filmmakers, directors, writers, or other stars are attached to any of the adaptations.

Horizon Zero Dawn

First announced in a briefing by Sony Pictures to investors in May. Horizon Zero Dawn Later, it was confirmed that the Netflix live-action version of The Hunger Games would be available. The Umbrella Academy’s Steve Blackman aboard as showrunner. Speaking during Netflix’s Tudum showcase in August, Blackman said the show would star Aloy, the protagonist of 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn and this year’s Horizon Forbidden West.

Pokémon

A live-action Pokémon series, in the mode of 2019’s successful Detective PikachuAccording to reports, a new version of the saga was in development as late July 2021. Joe Henderson, the executive producer of Netflix’s LuciferHe was reportedly the executive producer as well as writer. But that’s literally all anyone knows so far. The series hasn’t been officially confirmed by either Netflix or The Pokémon Company, much less named.

Sonic Prime

Blue Blur stars in this animated series that premieres December 15. In it, Sonic and fan favorites Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Shadow, Rouge the Bat, and Big the Cat are all brought together thanks to a “universe-shattering event” caused by Eggman. (Who else?) Deven Christian Mack will play Sonic and Ashleigh Ball will be Tails. Brian Drummond is Eggman.

Tom Clancy’s The Division

Ubisoft first announced the feature film in 2016. It was revealed at E3 2019, that it would be heading to Netflix. Jake Gyllenhaal remains involved as producer and main character. Jessica Chastain joined the project prior to the 2019 announcement. At last check, director Rawson Marshall Thurber said he expected filming to begin “with any luck” sometime this year.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell

Good buddy Ubisoft’s fifth collab with Netflix is an animated adaptation of the stealth/action video game franchise, which, like a few other titles on this list, hasn’t seen a new video game in nearly a decade. Variety in 2020 reported that Netflix had signed up to 16 episodes across two seasons. Ubisoft then confirmed the news to Polygon. Netflix teased its fans in 2021 with key artwork. Derek Kolstad is the co-creator and creator of John Wick.

Tomb Raider

Netflix announced in early 2021 that an animated adaptation of Tomb Raider was coming soon, although it didn’t give a release date or window. Tasha Huo is the author. The WitcherBlood OriginThe project’s executive producer is a writer and director, with a prequel miniseries due for Christmas Day.