Former Call of Duty developers are creating the first-ever video game based on the iconic Kickboxer film franchise. Force Multiplier Studios, a Los Angeles-based company, is collaborating with Dimitri Logothetis and Rob Hickman, the filmmakers 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 Kickboxer 2, he returned for the 2016 reboot, Kickboxer: Vengeance, and its sequel. A third reboot 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 memorable characters and locations from the franchise. While the studio remains tight-lipped about Van Damme's involvement, they confirmed securing licenses for numerous characters and likenesses from the Kickboxer universe. More details are expected later this year.

Force Multiplier Studios, co-founded by industry veterans with experience on titles such as Call of Duty, Borderlands, Halo, Tomb Raider, and Mortal Kombat, brings significant expertise to the project.

Dimitri Logothetis, writer and director of Kickboxer: Armageddon, highlighted the franchise's cultural impact and expressed excitement about the collaboration. He anticipates a gaming experience that honors the original film while incorporating innovative gameplay features.

Force Multiplier Studios previously released a combat shooter, Karnivus, within Fortnite. The Kickboxer game represents a significant advancement for the studio, promising a dynamic brawler with new environmental combat mechanics and exotic locations. Jeremy Breslau, CEO of Force Multiplier Studios, emphasized their commitment to innovation within the fighting game genre.

Further information, including screenshots and a trailer, is anticipated later in the year.