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This page details the real world history of the MediEvil series, the studios behind it and the game's fandom; from the year 2020 up to the present day. For years before the year 2020, see Pre-2000s, 2000s and 2010s.

Legend

- Events related to Bob and Barn.
- Events related to FANDOM.
- Events related to fan-made works.
- Events related to MediEvil.
- Events related to MediEvil 2.
- Events related to MediEvil: Resurrection.
- Events related to the MediEvil remake.
- Events related to MediEvil: The Game Prequel.
- Events related to a hypothetical MediEvil 3.
- Events related to Other Ocean Interactive.
- Events related to ProBoards.
- Events related to Wikipedia.

Timeline

2020

February 3:
- A rumour spreads about a potential remake of MediEvil 2 being in the works after Andrew Barnabas makes some "cryptic" comments on Twitter.^[1] He later clarifies what he meant, dispelling the rumour.^[2]
March 4:
- Jeff Nachbaur of Other Ocean Emeryville confirms on Twitter that the team is no longer working on "anything MediEvil.”^[3]
April 21:
- Andrew Barnabas confirms on Twitter that a standalone version of the MediEvil remake's soundtrack is in the works.^[4]
May 25 - June 8:
- The MediEvil remake is on sale as part of Sony's Days of Play 2020 promotion in Europe, New Zealand, Australia and other select regions.^[5]
June 3 - June 17:
- The MediEvil remake is on sale as part of Sony's Days of Play 2020 promotion in the US.^[6]
July 8 - July 22:
- The MediEvil remake is available to purchase for 50% off as part of the July Savings promotion.^[7]
July 11:
- The MediEvil Boards are taken over by a hostile third party and all threads are erased. The boards are successfully retaken by the moderation team however and an effort to rebuild the forum begins.^[8]
September 23:
- Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, a former member of SCE Cambridge Studio, teases an upcoming MediEvil auction in aid of Special Effect on his Twitter.^[9]
October 6:
- The MediEvil remake becomes a part of Sony’s PlayStation Now offering.^[10]
October 30:
- The Going MediEvil mini documentary about the making of the MediEvil remake's soundtrack is released on the Official PlayStation Magazine (now PLAY Magazine) YouTube channel.^[11]
November 8:
- Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou's MediEvil auction goes live on eBay.^[12]
November 15:
- The eBay MediEvil auction ends.^[13]

2021

June 4:
- A Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop is announced on the official Funko Twitter.^[14]
June 16:
- The Resurrect Fortesque Twitter account teases a MediEvil fan game.
June 26:
- The previously teased fan game is revealed to be MediEvil - Missing Memories when its teaser trailer is posted on YouTube.
December 31:
- Level52 Studios release an update about their projects, including the Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue.

References

↑ "MediEvil is one of the beloved PlayStation classics whose life was unfortunately cut short early. Last year’s MediEvil PS4 remake resurrected the series and brought a renewed interest in Sir Daniel Fortesque’s adventures. Now some cryptic tweets from the series’ composer hint that a MediEvil 2 remake could be in development. Whether that remake is set for the PS4 sometime this year or coming to the PS5 later is anyone’s guess, but positive reception and traction to the first game seem to have ensured that the sequel is returning as well." — Wood, Chandler, Rumor: MediEvil 2 Remake in Development, According to Cryptic Tweets From Composer on PlayStation LifeStyle. Published February 3, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ "Aaah, so sorry to get your hopes up, ‘actually’ was in response to Azuremusic’s comment that the remake didn’t do well, actually it did do well, whether it’s enough to warrant another is still a big unknown but we can all cross our fingers....." — Andrew Barnabas (@AndrewBarnabas) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
↑ "I know some folks follow me because of my involvement in MediEvil. You should know we here at OOEmeryville are no longer working on anything MediEvil... although we would be more than happy to do so again (hint, hint, Sony ;-)). We are now just avid fans like the rest of you." — Jeff Nachbaur (@nockeyworld) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
↑ "Yay, the MediEvil standalone soundtrack is happening, yay! Too early to say when but the wheels are finally in motion. To celebrate here’s a clip my first and only attempt to conduct just for fun from last years sessions for the making-of. That is all. X" — Andrew Barnabas (@AndrewBarnabas) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
↑ "Days of Play will kick off early at participating retailers in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other select regions starting 25th May, with promotions running through 8th June." — Yee, Mary, Days of Play 2020: Incredible deals on games and more on PlayStation.Blog. Published May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ "From June 3-17, you’ll find great deals on a selection of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR* exclusive games, as well as PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now memberships at participating retailers across the U.S. and Canada, while supplies last. U.S. customers can also shop Days of Plays deals directly from our online store at PlayStation.com." — Yee, Mary, Days of Play 2020: Incredible Deals on Games and More on PlayStation.Blog. Published May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ "The July Savings promotion is now live on PlayStation Store, bringing with it deep discounts on a variety of PS4 titles, meaning for a limited time*, you can enjoy a range of thrilling adventures for less! Battle as resurrected hero Daniel Fortesque in action adventure MediEvil. Showcase your stylish combat skills in Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition. Take on the undead in Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombie Chronicles Edition. There are even more games on offer, a selection of which can be seen below. *July Savings promotion runs from July 8 until July 22 at 23.59pm BST in Europe, 23.59pm PT in Americas." — Clark, Nathan, July Savings promotions now available on PlayStation Store on PlayStation.Blog. Published July 8, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ Where is everything? on MediEvil Boards. Published July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ "In aid of @SpecialEffect I'll soon be auctioning off some *super* rare MediEvil items I was gifted when the Cambridge studio closed." — Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou (@Kanaratron) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
↑ "Just in time for Halloween, all manner of horror descends onto PS Now today. Fight for your life in the post-apocalyptic open world frontier of Days Gone. Embody the undead hero of Sir Dan Fortesque as you fight to bring peace back to your village. Outwit one of cinema’s most iconic boogeymen in multiplayer Friday the 13th. Buddy up for some medieval puzzle platforming work in Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and tackle Double Fine Productions’ own brand of roguelike in the wastelands of Rad." — Michel, Adam, Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th headline PS Now’s October lineup on PlayStation.Blog. Published October 6, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ Going Medievil: How Bob & Barn created the series' spooky tunes on YouTube.
↑ "In aid of @SpecialEffect auctions are OPEN on some *super* rare MediEvil items I was gifted when the Cambridge studio closed." — Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou (@Kanaratron) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
↑ MediEvil Marketing Standee - SpecialEffect Charity Auction - Very Rare on eBay (archived version). Retrieved May 30, 2023.
↑ "Coming Soon: Pop! Games - MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque 💀 (@GameStop and EB Games exclusive.) Pre-order to add to your collection now!" — Funko (@OriginalFunko) on Twitter. Published June 4, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[1] "MediEvil is one of the beloved PlayStation classics whose life was unfortunately cut short early. Last year’s MediEvil PS4 remake resurrected the series and brought a renewed interest in Sir Daniel Fortesque’s adventures. Now some cryptic tweets from the series’ composer hint that a MediEvil 2 remake could be in development. Whether that remake is set for the PS4 sometime this year or coming to the PS5 later is anyone’s guess, but positive reception and traction to the first game seem to have ensured that the sequel is returning as well." — Wood, Chandler, Rumor: MediEvil 2 Remake in Development, According to Cryptic Tweets From Composer on PlayStation LifeStyle. Published February 3, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[Barn-Twitter-1224712703480139778-2] "Aaah, so sorry to get your hopes up, ‘actually’ was in response to Azuremusic’s comment that the remake didn’t do well, actually it did do well, whether it’s enough to warrant another is still a big unknown but we can all cross our fingers....." — Andrew Barnabas (@AndrewBarnabas) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).

[Nachbaur-Twitter-1235340196008333314-3] "I know some folks follow me because of my involvement in MediEvil. You should know we here at OOEmeryville are no longer working on anything MediEvil... although we would be more than happy to do so again (hint, hint, Sony ;-)). We are now just avid fans like the rest of you." — Jeff Nachbaur (@nockeyworld) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).

[Barn-Twitter-1252626264755712000-4] "Yay, the MediEvil standalone soundtrack is happening, yay! Too early to say when but the wheels are finally in motion. To celebrate here’s a clip my first and only attempt to conduct just for fun from last years sessions for the making-of. That is all. X" — Andrew Barnabas (@AndrewBarnabas) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).

[5] "Days of Play will kick off early at participating retailers in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other select regions starting 25th May, with promotions running through 8th June." — Yee, Mary, Days of Play 2020: Incredible deals on games and more on PlayStation.Blog. Published May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[6] "From June 3-17, you’ll find great deals on a selection of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR* exclusive games, as well as PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now memberships at participating retailers across the U.S. and Canada, while supplies last. U.S. customers can also shop Days of Plays deals directly from our online store at PlayStation.com." — Yee, Mary, Days of Play 2020: Incredible Deals on Games and More on PlayStation.Blog. Published May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[7] "The July Savings promotion is now live on PlayStation Store, bringing with it deep discounts on a variety of PS4 titles, meaning for a limited time*, you can enjoy a range of thrilling adventures for less! Battle as resurrected hero Daniel Fortesque in action adventure MediEvil. Showcase your stylish combat skills in Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition. Take on the undead in Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombie Chronicles Edition. There are even more games on offer, a selection of which can be seen below. *July Savings promotion runs from July 8 until July 22 at 23.59pm BST in Europe, 23.59pm PT in Americas." — Clark, Nathan, July Savings promotions now available on PlayStation Store on PlayStation.Blog. Published July 8, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[8] Where is everything? on MediEvil Boards. Published July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[Kanaratron-Twitter-1308752931227922437-9] "In aid of @SpecialEffect I'll soon be auctioning off some *super* rare MediEvil items I was gifted when the Cambridge studio closed." — Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou (@Kanaratron) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).

[10] "Just in time for Halloween, all manner of horror descends onto PS Now today. Fight for your life in the post-apocalyptic open world frontier of Days Gone. Embody the undead hero of Sir Dan Fortesque as you fight to bring peace back to your village. Outwit one of cinema’s most iconic boogeymen in multiplayer Friday the 13th. Buddy up for some medieval puzzle platforming work in Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and tackle Double Fine Productions’ own brand of roguelike in the wastelands of Rad." — Michel, Adam, Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th headline PS Now’s October lineup on PlayStation.Blog. Published October 6, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[11] Going Medievil: How Bob & Barn created the series' spooky tunes on YouTube.

[Kanaratron-Twitter-1325408092788576257-12] "In aid of @SpecialEffect auctions are OPEN on some *super* rare MediEvil items I was gifted when the Cambridge studio closed." — Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou (@Kanaratron) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).

[13] MediEvil Marketing Standee - SpecialEffect Charity Auction - Very Rare on eBay (archived version). Retrieved May 30, 2023.

[14] "Coming Soon: Pop! Games - MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque 💀 (@GameStop and EB Games exclusive.) Pre-order to add to your collection now!" — Funko (@OriginalFunko) on Twitter. Published June 4, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.

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 **{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake is available to purchase for 50% off as part of the July Savings promotion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/07/08/july-savings-promotions-now-available-on-playstation-store/|site=PlayStation.Blog|title=July Savings promotions now available on PlayStation Store|author=Clark, Nathan|published=July 8, 2020|retrieved=May 30, 2023|quote=The July Savings promotion is now live on PlayStation Store, bringing with it deep discounts on a variety of PS4 titles, meaning for a limited time*, you can enjoy a range of thrilling adventures for less! Battle as resurrected hero Daniel Fortesque in action adventure MediEvil. Showcase your stylish combat skills in Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition. Take on the undead in Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombie Chronicles Edition. There are even more games on offer, a selection of which can be seen below. *July Savings promotion runs from July 8 until July 22 at 23.59pm BST in Europe, 23.59pm PT in Americas.}}</ref>
 *'''July 11''':
-**{{Icon|Proboards}} The MediEvil Boards are [https://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/thread/1438/where taken over] by a hostile third party and all threads are erased. The boards are successfully retaken by the moderation team however and an effort to rebuild the forum begins.
+**{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]] are taken over by a hostile third party and all threads are erased. The boards are successfully retaken by the moderation team however and an effort to rebuild the forum begins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/thread/1438/where|title=Where is everything?|site=MediEvil Boards|published=July 11, 2020|retrieved=May 30, 2023}}</ref>
 *'''September 23''':
-**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} [[Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou]], a former member of [[SCE Cambridge Studio]], [https://twitter.com/Kanaratron/status/1308752931227922437 teases] an upcoming ''MediEvil'' auction in aid of Special Effect on his Twitter.
+**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} [[Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou]], a former member of [[SCE Cambridge Studio]], teases an upcoming ''MediEvil'' auction in aid of Special Effect on his Twitter.{{TwitterRef|Kanaris-Sotiriou|1308752931227922437|quote=In aid of @SpecialEffect I'll soon be auctioning off some *super* rare MediEvil items I was gifted when the Cambridge studio closed.}}
 *'''October 6''':
-**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake [https://blog.playstation.com/2020/10/06/days-gone-medievil-friday-the-13th-headline-ps-nows-october-lineup/ becomes] a part of Sony’s PlayStation Now offering.
+**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake becomes a part of Sony’s PlayStation Now offering.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/10/06/days-gone-medievil-friday-the-13th-headline-ps-nows-october-lineup/|site=PlayStation.Blog|title=Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th headline PS Now’s October lineup|author=Michel, Adam|published=October 6, 2020|retrieved=May 30, 2023|quote=Just in time for Halloween, all manner of horror descends onto PS Now today. Fight for your life in the post-apocalyptic open world frontier of Days Gone. Embody the undead hero of Sir Dan Fortesque as you fight to bring peace back to your village. Outwit one of cinema’s most iconic boogeymen in multiplayer Friday the 13th. Buddy up for some medieval puzzle platforming work in Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and tackle Double Fine Productions’ own brand of roguelike in the wastelands of Rad.}}</ref>
 *'''October 30''':
-**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''Going MediEvil'' mini documentary about the making of the ''MediEvil'' remake's soundtrack [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn1d_6v-AWk is released] on the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZobGlI_zsRCRW-xN5Ybm-g Official PlayStation Magazine YouTube channel].
+**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''[[Going MediEvil]]'' mini documentary about the making of the ''MediEvil'' remake's soundtrack is released on the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZobGlI_zsRCRW-xN5Ybm-g Official PlayStation Magazine (now PLAY Magazine) YouTube channel].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn1d_6v-AWk|site=YouTube|title=Going Medievil: How Bob & Barn created the series' spooky tunes|}}</ref>
 *'''November 8''':
-**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou's ''MediEvil'' auction [https://twitter.com/Kanaratron/status/1325408092788576257 goes live] on eBay.
+**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou's ''MediEvil'' auction goes live on eBay.{{TwitterRef|Kanaris-Sotiriou|1325408092788576257|quote=In aid of @SpecialEffect auctions are OPEN on some *super* rare MediEvil items I was gifted when the Cambridge studio closed.}}
 *'''November 15''':
-**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} The eBay ''MediEvil'' auction ends.
+**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} The eBay ''MediEvil'' auction ends.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224226502666|title=MediEvil Marketing Standee -  SpecialEffect Charity Auction - Very Rare|site=eBay (archived version)|retrieved=May 30, 2023}}</ref>
 ===2021===
 *'''June 4''':
-**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] [https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1400848595683889156 is announced] on the official Funko Twitter.
+**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] is announced on the official Funko Twitter.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1400848595683889156|title=Funko (@OriginalFunko)|site=Twitter|retrieved=May 30, 2023|published=June 4, 2021|quote=Coming Soon: Pop! Games - MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque 💀 (@GameStop and EB Games exclusive.) Pre-order to add to your collection now! }}</ref>
 *'''June 16''':
 **{{Icon|Fan}} The Resurrect Fortesque Twitter account [https://twitter.com/SaveMediEvil/status/1405195707288543240 teases] [[Fan:MediEvil - Missing Memories|a ''MediEvil'' fan game]].