Jason Kingsley, the CEO of Rebellion, has expressed a fondness for the Evil Genius franchise but remains non-committal about the development of Evil Genius 3. While no official announcements have been made, Kingsley harbors a deep affection for the series and is actively considering innovative ways to elevate it to new heights.
He suggests that the theme of world domination, central to Evil Genius, could be explored beyond the traditional base-building simulator genre, venturing into other strategic game formats. Although concrete projects are still under discussion, the creative team at Rebellion is buzzing with fresh ideas for the future of this beloved franchise.
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 correct previous shortcomings, many felt the sequel did not live up to the original. Players voiced concerns over the global map, the decline in minion quality and structure integrity, alongside numerous other issues that detracted from their overall experience.