Former Call of Duty developers are crafting the first-ever video game adaptation of the iconic Kickboxer martial arts film franchise. Force Multiplier Studios, a Los Angeles-based developer, is collaborating with Dimitri Logothetis and Rob Hickman, the creative minds behind the recent Kickboxer trilogy reboot, to bring this project to life.
The original 1989 Kickboxer film, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, launched a successful franchise. While Van Damme didn't reprise his role in the sequel, he returned for the 2016 reboot, Kickboxer: Vengeance, and its 2018 follow-up, Kickboxer: Retaliation. A third installment, Kickboxer: Armageddon, is slated for production this spring.
The Kickboxer video game, currently in early development, promises a blend of compelling storytelling and intense martial arts action. Force Multiplier Studios aims to deliver a high-octane brawler featuring beloved characters and locations from the original franchise.
While the involvement of Jean-Claude Van Damme remains unconfirmed, Force Multiplier Studios assures fans they possess the licenses for numerous characters and likenesses from the Kickboxer universe. Brent Friedman, Chief Creative Officer, hints at further announcements later this year.
Force Multiplier Studios, co-founded by industry veterans Jeremy Breslau, Brent Friedman, and Charnjit Bansi (with credits on Call of Duty, Borderlands, Halo, Tomb Raider, and Mortal Kombat), is poised to elevate the fighting game genre. Their previous work includes Karnivus, an environmental combat shooter released within Fortnite.
Dimitri Logothetis, writer and director of Kickboxer: Armageddon, expresses his enthusiasm for the collaboration, promising a gaming experience that honors the original film while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics.
Jeremy Breslau, CEO of Force Multiplier Studios, emphasizes their commitment to innovation, aiming to create a dynamic brawler that allows players to master kickboxing skills in diverse, exotic settings, incorporating novel environmental combat mechanics.
Currently, no screenshots or trailers are available. Further details are expected later in the year.
