Jason Kingsley, the CEO of Rebellion, has expressed a soft spot for the Evil Genius franchise but remains tight-lipped about the potential development of Evil Genius 3. While he's not ready to make any official announcements, Kingsley is clearly passionate about the series and is actively mulling over how to elevate it to new heights. The concept of world domination, central to the Evil Genius games, is something Kingsley believes could be explored beyond the traditional base-building simulator genre, hinting at potential new strategic formats for the franchise. Although specific projects are still in the brainstorming stages, the team at Rebellion is buzzing with fresh ideas for the future of Evil Genius.
When Evil Genius 2 hit the market in 2021, it garnered "mostly positive" reviews from critics on Metacritic. However, the reception among the general player base was less enthusiastic. Despite boasting enhanced graphics and efforts to rectify issues from the original, Evil Genius 2 didn't quite meet the expectations of many fans. Players were particularly vocal about their disappointment with the global map, the diminished quality of minions and structures, and various other shortcomings when compared to its predecessor.
