Ubisoft Revives Beloved "Driver" Franchise

Despite the cancellation of the live-action Driver television series, Ubisoft confirms continued development of other projects within the franchise. Read on for details.

Ubisoft Remains Active on Future Driver Projects

Ubisoft has officially announced to Game File the cancellation of its planned live-action adaptation of the Driver series of action-adventure driving games. Initially slated for exclusive streaming on Binge.com in 2021, the project was part of Ubisoft's broader strategy to expand its game franchises into new media. As Ubisoft Film & Television head Danielle Kreinik stated at the time, the goal was "to bring our games to life in new and exciting ways and create content set in the world, culture, and community of gaming."

The collaboration ended due to the closure of Hotrod Tanner LLC, a movie-related subsidiary (named after the Driver protagonist), in January. A Ubisoft spokesperson confirmed to Game File, "We are no longer moving forward with our partnership with Binge for a Driver series."

However, Ubisoft assures fans that development continues on other Driver projects. The company states it is "actively working on other exciting projects related to the franchise" and looks forward to future announcements. Specific details regarding these new projects remain undisclosed at this time. Stay tuned for further updates on the Driver franchise!