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

by Victoria Mar 21,2025

Former Call of Duty developers are creating the first-ever video game based on the iconic Kickboxer martial arts film franchise. Los Angeles-based Force Multiplier Studios is partnering with Dimitri Logothetis and Rob Hickman, the filmmakers behind the recent Kickboxer trilogy reboot, to develop this exciting new title.

The original 1989 Kickboxer film, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, launched a successful franchise. While Van Damme didn't appear in Kickboxer 2, he returned for the 2016 reboot, Kickboxer: Vengeance, alongside Dave Bautista, and its 2018 sequel, Kickboxer: Retaliation. A third installment, Kickboxer: Armageddon, is slated for production this spring.

This logo is all we have for now on the Kickboxer video game.

The Kickboxer video game, currently in early development, promises to blend the franchise's rich narrative with intense martial arts action. Force Multiplier Studios describes it as a "high-octane brawler" featuring iconic characters and locations from the original films.

While Force Multiplier Studios remained tight-lipped about Jean-Claude Van Damme's involvement, Chief Creative Officer Brent Friedman confirmed they possess licenses for numerous characters and likenesses from the Kickboxer universe. He hinted at further announcements later this year.

Force Multiplier Studios, co-founded by Jeremy Breslau, Brent Friedman, and Charnjit Bansi, boasts a team with extensive experience in AAA game development, having contributed to titles such as Call of Duty, Borderlands, Halo, Tomb Raider, and Mortal Kombat.

"*Kickboxer* is more than just a film; it's a cultural phenomenon," stated Dimitri Logothetis, writer and director of *Kickboxer: Armageddon*. He expressed excitement about collaborating with Force Multiplier Studios to create a gaming experience that honors the original film while incorporating innovative gameplay.

Force Multiplier Studios previously released a combat shooter, Karnivus, within Fortnite. However, the Kickboxer game represents a significant step up for the team, aiming to innovate the fighting genre with dynamic brawling mechanics, exotic locations, and new environmental combat elements. Jeremy Breslau, CEO of Force Multiplier Studios, emphasized their commitment to innovation in this new project.

Further details, including screenshots and a trailer, are expected later in the year.

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