Summary
It seems as though the upcoming movieFuriosawill confirm that the 2015 titleMad Maxis actually part of the series' wider canon. While the director of the series, George Miller, was consulted during the development of theMad Maxgame, it was unknown whether it was considered canon, but that question might finally be answered.
TheMad Maxgame from Avalanche Studios is something of a black sheep for the franchise. It was released months afterMad Max: Fury Road, one of thebest movie rebootsof all time, but it went on to receive a tepid critical response itself. While there was plenty to praise about its take on vehicle combat, it was mostly forgotten when the dust was settled, whileFury Roadcontinued to receive acclaim for years to come. It would’ve been easier for theFuriosaprequel to simply ignore its existence, but it seems that isn’t the case at all.
Film critic DrewMcWeeny claimed on Twitter that he had obtained a copy of the script forFuriosa. After reading through it, he made sure to clarify that the notes in the script indicate that theMad Maxgame from 2015 is canon to the series. It would’ve been a shame for the series to ignore one of the most interestingopen-world post-apocalyptic gamesaround, but if anything, it seems the exact opposite is the case. According to the critic, “The game, FURY ROAD, and FURIOSA are a more tightly-woven continuity than anything in the other three films,” suggesting its place in the canon may be even more important than the original Mel Gibson movies when it comes toFuriosa.
DrewMcWeeny even dropped one hint about what potentially makes the game canon in a later tweet, claiming that “You’re gonna see Chumbucket again.” Throughout the course of the 2015 game, Chumbucket is Max’s mechanic, and helps the player navigateMad Max’s vehicle management mechanics. As of right now, Max isn’t confirmed to appear inFuriosa, but the appearance of Chumbucket in the movie opens up the potential for his return. Still, until the movie is finally released in May 2024, this is all just speculation.
WhileFuriosais an extremely exciting upcoming film that is sure to be a treat for fans of the series, news on the video game front has been quiet for a long time now. Back in 2022, there were rumors of asequel to the 2015Mad Maxgame, but they’re yet to come to fruition, and no announcement seems likely any time soon. WithFuriosajust a few months away, it’s surprising that publisher Warner Bros. Games hasn’t capitalized on the opportunity for brand exposure that the release of a new movie presents.
Mad Max
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Avalanche Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment bring you an action-adventure game set in the universe of the Mad Max franchise created by George Miller.Become Mad Max, the lone warrior in a savage post-apocalyptic world where cars are the key to survival. In this action-packed, open world, third person action game, you must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using brutal on-ground and vehicular against vicious gangs of bandits.A reluctant hero with an instinct for survival, Max wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace in the storied “Plains of Silence.” Players are challenged with treacherous missions as they scavenge the dangerous landscape for supplies to build the ultimate combat vehicle.In this action-packed, open world, third person action game, you must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using brutal on-ground and vehicular against vicious gangs of bandits. Cars are the key to survival.
