Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley has expressed a fondness for the Evil Genius franchise, hinting at the potential for a third installment, though he's not ready to make any official announcements just yet. The series is close to his heart, and he's currently exploring ways to elevate it to new heights.
Kingsley has suggested that the theme of world domination, central to Evil Genius, could be expanded beyond the traditional base-building simulator genre into other strategic game formats. While concrete projects are still under discussion, the team at Rebellion is buzzing with fresh ideas for the franchise's future.
Evil Genius 2, which hit the market in 2021, garnered "mostly positive" reviews from critics on Metacritic. However, the reception among regular players was less enthusiastic. Despite enhancements in graphics and efforts to address previous issues, the sequel didn't meet the expectations set by its predecessor. Players voiced their disappointment over aspects like the global map, the handling of minions, and the overall quality of various in-game structures.