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Lionsgate confirmed that they are developing AAA games in the John Wick and Saw franchises. This is a significant move in the studio’s strategy to move beyond “one-offs” associated with specific film or television properties.
The AAA games for both John Wick and Saw have been in development for some time, and are just the first of many announced projects. “We view AAA gaming as a meaningfully additive financial opportunity, and I would say from a strategic standpoint that this is really important new growth business for us,” Adam Fogelson, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group said on Lionsgate’s Q2 2026 earnings call.
Lionsgate to bring AAA John Wick game to Xbox, PlayStation and PC
The John Wick game is described by Lionsgate to be an “authentic” AAA title in development, which places it in a different category than John Wick Hex, a tactically oriented game on PC and consoles from a few years ago.
The development studio behind the game has not yet been announced, but if Lionsgate is taking an approach similar to the John Wick Hex then expect the following components for the action title:
- Gunplay and physical set pieces
- Gunplay that is featured in the John Wick films
- Stylised combat and dramatic set pieces
- Cinematic level design and direction
Lionsgate confirms Saw is getting a AAA console game in 2027
The Saw game is the more surprising of the two announcements, and not just because it’s been over a decade since the last Saw game on consoles. While Saw has an interesting basis for AAA action game, it doesn’t quite fit the expectations in the same way that John Wick does.
The Saw game will be a first for the franchise in over a decade, with Saw II: Flesh and Blood from 2010 being the last Saw game to appear on consoles.
But a good modern Saw game could focus on:
- Choice and consequence design
- Player agency in the world
- Narrative design and mechanics
- Experimental game design and themes
- Heavy use of atmosphere over gameplay
That is all speculation, but the gameplay mechanics have the potential to create an experience in line with some of the best survival and narrative horror games released in recent years.
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