The AEW video game that has occupied much of the time of Kenny Omega is getting closer to being a reality.
AEW and developer Yuke’s released a teaser trailer today for the game, titled “AEW: Fight Forever,” along with confirmation that it would be published by THQ Nordic. The THQ brand has a long history with wrestling video games, going back to classics like WWF No Mercy for the Nintendo 64.
“One of the first things I did after signing with AEW was to ask Tony Khan to let me help assemble the best gaming team on the planet, to make the best wrestling game ever,” Omega said in a press release. “Well, we just landed the perfect finisher by partnering with global publishing and distribution powerhouse THQ Nordic for AEW: Fight Forever. The THQ brand has long been synonymous with wrestling games – there is simply no more qualified partner to bring AEW: Fight Forever to the millions of wrestling fans the world over.”
“Kenny’s incredible vision for AEW: Fight Forever is informed by his wrestling pedigree both inside the ring and on the controller,” Executive Producer Reinhard Pollice, THQ Nordic, said in the release. “Combine that vision with YUKES’ unparalleled wrestling game development history is resulting in an AEW experience that draws heavily on the arcade feel that first won wrestling gamer hearts more than two decades ago.”
The companies also released a short teaser trailer for the game, which you can see below.
AEW: Fight Forever will release on both current and last-gen consoles, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, as well as PC. What hasn’t been revealed yet is the game’s release date; a Dec. 31, 2022 listing that has popped up over the past few weeks has been debunked as a placeholder for retailers.
In any case, fans of both AEW and video games in general will no doubt be glad about this biggest sign of forward momentum for Fight Forever to date. We’ll be keeping an eye on all news on features, the roster and its eventual release here on Wrestling Junkie.