Open World RPG Of Massive Amazon Show Coming From New Gaming Devs

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Summary

  • The Wheel of Time open-world RPG game will be developed in-house by iwot games, not an external studio.
  • The game is planned to be released on consoles and PC after 3 years of development.
  • Expect continuity between the game, TV show, and films as part of the transmedia strategy.

If you’re craving more open-world fantasy role-playing games, get ready to indulge even further! The epic 14-book series by Robert Jordan, “The Wheel of Time,” isn’t just being adapted for television, but is also in development as a video game.

Since we officially announced the development of this open-world game today, it won’t be ready for quite some time. It typically requires several years to complete such a project.

The Wheel of Time Game Will Be Developed In-House

Instead of developing the open-world RPG within a studio that specializes in similar games, it will be created internally by a newly established team known as iwot games, under the guidance of experienced industry professional Craig Alexander from Warner Bros. Games. (Variety reports)

The development timeline for this project spans over three years, with plans to launch it on both console and PC systems. The studio responsible for this endeavor will be headquartered in Montreal, playing a leading role in the company’s broader strategy to grow ‘The Wheel of Time’ franchise across film, television, and gaming platforms.

In 2004, iwot Studios (previously known as Red Eagle Entertainment) obtained the rights for Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” book series, which spans across movies, television shows, video games, and comics. Beyond the current Amazon Prime TV series, iwot Studios is currently developing various projects derived from this intellectual property. For instance, they are working on an action movie titled “Age of Legends,” directed by Kari Skogland, and a 3D-animated feature in collaboration with Quebec-based Squeeze Animation Studios.

Just like many brands expanding into various entertainment formats, you can anticipate the TV series to align with the game and movies. The CEO of iwot Studios, Rick Selvage, assures us that they have a unified approach when it comes to their cross-medium storytelling strategy.

In addition, Selvage mentioned that the game is an open-world experience, encompassing every element from ‘The Wheel of Time’ series, including all the storylines found in the books and additional background details.

Regarding who has been spearheading the development, it is worth mentioning that Craig Alexander previously held the position of Vice President for Product Development at Warner Bros. Games. Among his notable projects are MMORPG “The Lord of the Rings Online,” “Dungeons & Dragons Online,” and a mobile game based on “Game of Thrones.

Alexander expresses that transforming such a renowned mythology into an open-world role-playing game is a unique and bold endeavor, requiring vision, scope, and a thriving creative atmosphere – all of which Montreal offers. He’s excited to spearhead the project and assemble a top-tier team capable of doing justice to this cherished realm.

It seems that it might take some time for the project to become tangible. Best of luck, Alexander and the entire IWOT Games team! Aren’t we always in need of more engaging open-world games?

In case you’re searching for a new open-world role-playing game to dive into right away, Bethesda has unexpectedly released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered today, which is now available on both consoles and PC.

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2025-04-23 02:38