Deadpool has always been a fascinating character to follow in any medium due to his wildly eccentric and deliberately rebellious nature as a Marvel character. The comics have allowed Deadpool to fully embrace his ridiculous and exaggerated persona, while the movies, especially those starring Ryan Reynolds, have portrayed him with a touch of emotional depth and slightly toned-down buffoonery. Deadpool has always defied any metaphysical restrictions, giving him countless creative opportunities. Now, it’s high time for a new AAA game that truly unleashes his boundless potential.
According to reports, Deadpool 3 will mark the character's entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and it will be fascinating to see how this is handled in comparison to Sony's treatment of their standalone villains. Additionally, it appears that this third installment will take a jab at Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, an aspect that has been present since the first Deadpool movie. As a result, other characters, including Jennifer Garner's Elektra, and their respective actors have already been announced, indicating that Deadpool 3 may playfully mock the entire Marvel pantheon before delving into the MCU's established canon.
Deadpool 3 Could Debut a New Game Like Across the Spider-Verse Referenced Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
If Deadpool 3 joins the ranks of superhero movies exploring the multiverse, it would provide a unique opportunity for fan service and self-awareness. With Deadpool's inherent meta nature, he can cleverly critique the countless other multiverse stories that have been released. This self-awareness could greatly distinguish Deadpool 3 if the rumors are true.
While it has been some time since the release of High Moon Studios and Activision's Deadpool game, it would be amazing to see Nolan North's Deadpool referenced and a new game announced. This could be done through direct advertising, with Deadpool himself announcing the game after his character model appears, or it could be subtly incorporated into conversations between characters on-screen.
Deadpool has no limits when it comes to accessing a potential multiverse of content. While the game itself may not necessarily have a multiverse, it would be an entertaining way for fans to explore and learn about it. Although there is currently no indication of a new Deadpool game being developed, Insomniac Games is indeed working on a Wolverine game.
If not Deadpool, perhaps Marvel's Wolverine could have its own Easter egg for fans to discover. This is especially relevant considering Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine will have a significant role in Deadpool 3. This kind of cross-referencing is not uncommon, as Marvel's Spider-Man 2 prominently featured content from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This collaboration likely allowed Marvel's Spider-Man to include various suit skins inspired by the franchise in its games. Promising such features may be challenging for a Deadpool game that is still in the early stages of development.
The filming of Deadpool 3 is currently underway, increasing the chances of a forthcoming Deadpool game or Marvel's Wolverine being at a more advanced stage of development. This potentially presents an opportunity for them to be announced alongside the movie release, even though it is improbable for any explicit references to a new Deadpool game to be included in Deadpool 3. Instead, a subtle announcement or reveal during the movie's run could be followed by an official confirmation online.