Jason Kingsley, the CEO of Rebellion, has expressed that while he cherishes the Evil Genius franchise, he's not ready to confirm the development of Evil Genius 3 just yet. The series is close to his heart, and he's currently exploring innovative ways to elevate it to new heights. Kingsley suggests that the theme of world domination, central to the Evil Genius series, could potentially be explored beyond the traditional base-building simulator genre, venturing into other strategic game formats. While concrete projects are still under consideration, the creative 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 the general player base was less enthusiastic. Despite enhancements in graphics and efforts to address previous shortcomings, many felt that the sequel did not live up to the legacy of the original game. Players specifically pointed out issues with the global map, the handling of minions, and the overall degradation of various in-game structures as areas where the sequel fell short.
