Former Call of Duty Devs Are Making the First Ever Official Kickboxer Video Game — but Is Jean-Claude Van Damme in It?

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 company, 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, alongside Dave Bautista, and its 2018 follow-up, Kickboxer: Retaliation. A third reboot installment, Kickboxer: Armageddon, is slated for production this spring.

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, hinted at further announcements later this year.

Force Multiplier Studios, co-founded by industry veterans Jeremy Breslau, Brent Friedman, and Charnjit Bansi (with experience on titles like Call of Duty, Borderlands, Halo, Tomb Raider, and Mortal Kombat), brings a wealth of expertise to the project.

Dimitri Logothetis, writer and director of Kickboxer: Armageddon, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating that the game will honor the original film while incorporating innovative gameplay.

Force Multiplier Studios previously released Karnivus, an environmental combat shooter within Fortnite. However, the Kickboxer game represents a significant advancement for the team, aiming to revolutionize the fighting genre with dynamic brawling mechanics, exotic locations, and innovative environmental combat.

Currently, no screenshots or trailers are available. Further details are expected later in the year.