Most Highly Anticipated Video Game Shows

With the rise of video game movies coming to the forefront of Hollywood, such as Mario, Minecraft, and Sonic the Hedgehog, the anticipation and eagerness for many famous franchises to be adapted has only grown. In television, the industry has seen an influx of video game shows emerging, with Fallout and The Last Of Us garnering critical acclaim and mass popularity upon release.

Due to the success of these titles, more video games are set to hit the small screen, hoping to please fans of franchises while bringing in new audiences unaware of certain video games. Some of the announced video games coming to television have been shrouded in mystery, although there is much buzz and hype surrounding the potential these adaptations can offer.

1 Splinter Cell: Deathwatch

Tom Clancy Espionage Series Turned Into An Animated Netflix Show

Although Tom Clancy has a wide selection of different games in the franchise, its Splinter Cell series has amassed a cult following due to its heavy use of stealth while still adhering to the action genre. Often fronted by Sam Fisher, the Splinter Cell games have been one of Ubisoft’s pride and joys, standing out due to their realism and freedom given to players in how missions are completed.

With the franchise receiving a Netflix animated series by the name of Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, fans of the franchise will not have to wait long to see Fisher back in action, with its release expected within the next two years.

2 Devil May Cry

Action Bonanza Set To Become An Anime On Netflix

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With five main entries in the Devil May Cry franchise, the Japanese hack-and-slash series is getting its adaptation in the form of an anime on Netflix. Releasing in April 2025, the Devil May Cry anime is set to follow the carefree demon hunter Dante and his wild exploits as he fights a variety of menacing villains in society.

Like the Devil May Cry franchise, the anime’s trailer indicates an emphasis on high-octane action, a prerequisite for any adaptation of the legendary franchise. With the showrunner Adi Shankar being the same individual who had a hand in the impressive Castlevania animated series on Netflix, the Devil May Cry adaptation is in safe hands, with fans eager to see Dante wreak havoc.

3 Among Us

Animated Show Exploring Betrayal And Deceit

During the pandemic, the world was captivated by Among Us, the multiplayer game that pitted friends against each other through deception and trickery. Due to the worldwide success Among Us has achieved by becoming a pop culture phenomenon, an animated series based on the game has emerged at CBS, with various actors such as Elijah Wood and Patton Oswalt set to voice the iconic Among Us characters.

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While the show is most likely set to be family-friendly, impostors will still run rife while impersonating Crew members, continuing the fun that made the game such a hit.

4 Assassin’s Creed

Live Action TV Adaptation Coming To Netflix

One of gaming’s biggest franchises, Assassin’s Creed has dabbled in live-action adaptations in the past, with 2016’s Assassin’s Creed starring Michael Fassbender crashing and burning. Despite this, the gaming behemoth has continued to establish its name in the video game industry, leading to Netflix developing a live-action show.

Despite the premise not being known, much can be expected that the show will follow the life of Ezio Auditore, the franchise’s main protagonist. In the potential Assassin’s Creed show, it would be expected to see Ezio scouring across Italy, assassinating specific individuals using stealth tactics for which the franchise has become famous. However, the show will be sure to flesh out the story to provide a compelling experience for audiences, whether old or new.

5 Gears Of War

Legendary Third-Person Shooter Receiving An Animated Series

In the vast catalog of Xbox titles, Gears of War ranks among its most iconic, with the third-person shooter revolutionizing the genre through its expansive and lore-filled campaign and entertaining multiplayer modes. Although a Gears of War film is in the works at Netflix, the streaming service is actively developing an animated series based on the famed franchise.

While the planned Gears of War movie may depict the events of the first three games starring its protagonist Marcus Fenix, the Gears of War animated series could take a different path, choosing to examine JD Fenix’s story, set years after his father’s exploits.

6 Warhammer 40,000

Henry Cavill Led Project Still In Development At Amazon

Since ending his run as Superman, Henry Cavill has been attached to star in a live-action series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe on Amazon. Despite being announced in 2022, the Warhammer 40,000 project appears to have hit a snag, with Amazon yet to agree on creative guidelines with Game Workshop, the franchise’s creator.

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If the show were to get greenlit in the coming months, many would ideally love to see Cavill as a Space Marine, playing Captain Titus, in an all-out action adventure filled with gruesome sequences against swarms of Tyranids.

7 God Of War

Amazon Show Following Kratos On His Tumultuous Journey

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In recent years, God of War’s main protagonist, Kratos, has become one of the most iconic video game characters, with the game’s reboot following his journey alongside his son, Atreus. Differing from the past hack-and-slash God of War games, the emotional presence in the latest games in the franchise has been deemed a revelation, similar to franchises such as The Last of Us.

Although covering Kratos’ youth would be gruesome and action-packed, Amazon may also look to adapt 2018’s God of War, with Kratos and Atreus going on an action-filled adventure to scatter Kratos’ wife’s ashes. Like the game, performances, visuals, and action sequences must be at the heart of the project to match up with the acclaimed game and its high-class material.

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