Former Call of Duty developers are crafting the inaugural video game based on 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.
Jean-Claude Van Damme, the star of the original 1989 Kickboxer film and its subsequent reboots, is a significant figure in the franchise's history. While his involvement in the video game remains unconfirmed, the developers have secured licenses for numerous characters and likenesses from the Kickboxer universe.
The game, currently in its early stages, promises a compelling blend of narrative and action. Force Multiplier Studios aims to deliver an intense, fast-paced brawler featuring memorable characters and locations from the franchise. While the studio remains tight-lipped about Van Damme's potential participation, Chief Creative Officer Brent Friedman assures fans that more details will be revealed later this year.
Force Multiplier Studios, co-founded by industry veterans with experience on titles like Call of Duty, Borderlands, Halo, Tomb Raider, and Mortal Kombat, brings a wealth of expertise to the project. Their previous work includes Karnivus, an environmental combat shooter released within Fortnite.
Dimitri Logothetis, writer and director of Kickboxer: Armageddon, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the game's potential to honor the original film while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics. Jeremy Breslau, CEO of Force Multiplier Studios, highlighted the studio's commitment to innovation within the fighting genre, promising a unique martial arts experience.
Further details, including screenshots and a trailer, are expected later in the year.
