Peaky Blinders video game in production
A Peaky Blinders video game is in production and will be released next year, it has been announced.
The game, which will be based on the hit TV series filmed at the Black Country Living Museum, will be released on consoles, such as the Playstation and Xbox, as well as on the PC.
It is being developed by production studio Endemol in partnership with publisher Curve Digital and developer FuturLab.
It is unknown at this stage exactly what form the game will take, but developers have said it will be a "narrative action game inspired by the critically acclaimed, epic gangster drama".
They also confirmed that all the popular characters in the show – including brothers Tommy and Arthur – will be available to play, and familiar locations in the show, including The Garrison pub, will be open to be explored.
Anil Mistry, the director of games and gambling at Endemol, said: "In Curve and FuturLab we have great partners who will deliver a high-end game which can be enjoyed by fans of the series and gamers alike.
"The unique world created by the Peaky Blinders series lends itself incredibly well to this style of gaming, and players can look forward to an authentic, original and immersive game experience."
Curve Digital CEO Dominic Wheatley added: "We are thrilled to be working with Endemol Shine Group on this. Peaky Blinders is at the top of my list of favourite TV shows and the characters and stories will now be transformed into an interactive experience. Can’t wait."
Birmingham-born Steven Knight, who is the writer and creator of the BBC show, is understood to be "really excited" by all the developments surrounding Peaky Blinders, although it is not know what role – if any – he will play in the video game's production.
