Real world history/2020s: Difference between revisions

*{{Icon|B&B}} - Events related to [[Bob and Barn]].

*{{Icon|Wikia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Fandom (website)|FANDOM]].

*{{Icon|Fan}} - Events related to fan-made works.

*{{Icon|Funko}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Funko|Funko]].

*{{Icon|L52}} - Events related to [[Level52 Studios]].

*{{Icon|Med}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]''.

*{{Icon|Med2}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil 2]]''.

*{{Icon|Resurrection}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''.

*{{Icon|MedPS4}} - Events related to the ''[[MediEvil (2019)|MediEvil remake]]''.

*{{Icon|FArrow}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]''.

*{{Icon|Med3}} - Events related to a hypothetical ''[[MediEvil 3]]''.

*{{Icon|OO}} - Events related to [[Other Ocean Interactive]].

*{{Icon|PS+}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]].

*{{Icon|Proboards}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:ProBoards|ProBoards]].

*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to the former [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].

*{{Icon|Sony}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]].

*{{Icon|Speedrunning}} - Events related to speedrunning.

*{{Icon|Wikipedia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]].

*'''February 3''':

**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|Med2}} A rumour spreads about a potential remake of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' being in the works after [[Andrew Barnabas]] makes some "cryptic" comments on Twitter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/02/03/rumor-medievil-2-remake-cryptic-tweets-composer/|title=Rumor: MediEvil 2 Remake in Development, According to Cryptic Tweets From Composer|author=Wood, Chandler|site=PlayStation LifeStyle|published=February 3, 2020|quote=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.|retrieved=May 30, 2023}}</ref> He later clarifies what he meant, dispelling the rumour.{{TwitterRef|Barn|1224712703480139778|quote=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.....}}

*'''March 4''':

**{{Icon|OO}} [[Jeff Nachbaur]] of [[Other Ocean Emeryville]] confirms on Twitter that the team is no longer working on "anything ''MediEvil''.”{{TwitterRef|Nachbaur|1235340196008333314|quote=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.}}

*'''April 1''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]]'s [[Fan:Hall of Heroes Dating Simulator|''Hall of Heroes Dating Simulator'']] is unveiled on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX3449XAfv4|site=YouTube|title=Hall of Heroes Dating Simulator Demo|published=April 1, 2020|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''April 21''':

**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} Andrew Barnabas confirms on Twitter that a standalone version of the ''MediEvil'' remake's [[MediEvil OST (PS4)|soundtrack]] is in the works.{{TwitterRef|Barn|1252626264755712000|quote=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}}

*'''May 25 - June 8''':

**{{Icon|MedPS4}} 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2020/05/22/days-of-play-2020-incredible-deals-on-games-and-more/|author=Yee, Mary|title=Days of Play 2020: Incredible deals on games and more|quote=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.|site=PlayStation.Blog|published=May 22, 2020|retrieved=May 30, 2023}}</ref>

*'''June 3 - June 17''':

**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake is on sale as part of Sony's Days of Play 2020 promotion in the US.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/05/22/days-of-play-2020-incredible-deals-on-games-and-more/|title=Days of Play 2020: Incredible Deals on Games and More|site=PlayStation.Blog|author=Yee, Mary|published=May 22, 2020|retrieved=May 30, 2023|quote=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.}}</ref>

*'''July 8 - July 22''':

**{{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 [[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]] are taken over by a hostile third party and all threads are erased. Thankfully, the boards are successfully retaken by the moderation team 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>

*'''July 20''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The [[Speedrunning:Dragon Gate Skip|Dragon Gate Skip]] is found in the original ''MediEvil'' by {{Speedrun.com User|Crash41596}}.<ref>{{Icon|Speedrun.com}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.speedrun.com/medievil/thread/ewbek|site=speedrun.com|title=Dragon fire gate skip is finally here for ps1!!!!!!!!|author=Crash41596|published=July 20, 2020|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''July 30''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} {{Speedrun.com User|Jaxler}} speedruns the original ''MediEvil'' during the European Speedrunner Assembly (ESA) Summer Online event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://horaro.org/esa/summeronline|site=European Speedrunner Assembly (ESA)|title=2020 Summer Online|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''September 23''':

**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} [[Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou]], a former member of [[SCEE 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 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 27''':

**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The German PlayStation.Blog features a ''[[PlayStation Now Hangman]]'' game themed around ''MediEvil''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.de.playstation.com/2020/10/27/days-gone-hoellenritt-durch-die-postapokalypse/#cc_psnowhangman_app|title=Days Gone – Höllenritt durch die Postapokalypse|site=Der deutschsprachige PlayStation Blog|published=October 27, 2020|retrieved=June 3, 2023}}</ref>

*'''October 30''':

**{{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''':

**{{Icon|B&B}} [[Bob and Barn]] launch their [[wikipedia:Patreon|Patreon]].<ref>{{Icon|B&B}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.bobandbarn.com/timeline/patreon/|title=Patreon|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|published=November 2020|retrieved=June 1, 2023|quote=In November, we launched our Patreon page.}}</ref>

*'''November 6''':

**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|Med}} UK rapper [[wikipedia:Giggs (rapper)|Giggs]] releases his mixtape ''Now or Never''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://earmilk.com/2020/11/11/giggs-releases-surprise-mixtape-now-or-never/|site=EARMILK|title=Giggs releases surprise mixtape "Now or Never"|author=Lawson, Brianna|quote=Giggs debuted his new mixtape Now or Never on November 6th.|published=November 11, 2020|retrieved=June 1, 2023}}</ref> Track 3, ''Buff Baddies'', uses a sample sourced from the ''[[Enchanted Wood]]'' track from the [[Les musiques de MediEvil|original ''MediEvil'' soundtrack]].<ref>{{Icon|B&B}} {{Cite web|title=https://www.bobandbarn.com/news/giggs-samples-medievil/|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|retrieved=June 1, 2023|quote=British Rapper & Songwriter samples MediEvil for hit single “Buff Baddies”.}}</ref>

*'''November 8''':

**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{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 12''':  

**{{Icon|Sony}} The PlayStation 5 launches in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. ''Astro's Playroom'', a game that comes preinstalled on the console, contains a small ''MediEvil'' cameo.<ref name="PS5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/16/21323105/ps5-price-playstation-5-release-date-pre-orders|site=Polygon|title=PlayStation 5 launches Nov. 12 for $499.99|author=Carpenter, Nicole and McWhertor, Michael|published=September 16, 2020|retrieved=June 4, 2023|quote=The Nov. 12 release date is for the consoles’ launches in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. They’ll become available on Nov. 19 for the rest of the world, Sony said.}}</ref>

*'''November 15''':

**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{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>

*'''November 19''':

**{{Icon|Sony}} The PlayStation 5 launches in the rest of the world. ''Astro's Playroom'', a game that comes preinstalled on the console, contains a small ''MediEvil'' cameo.<ref name="PS5"/>

 

*'''January 9''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} {{Speedrun.com User|JacoboTheChocobo}} plays the original ''MediEvil'' at Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 Online (AGDQ 2021).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamesdonequick.com/tracker/run/4785|title=MediEvil Any% No DGS|site=Games Done Quick|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''February 15''':

**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The last physical copy of the ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack]]'' is sent out by Bob and Barn.{{TwitterRef|Barn|1361405772127752202|quote=Today I posted off our FINAL Med Res OST. I'm surprised there’s an audience for CD's in 2021, especially one from 2006.}}

*'''April 1''':

**{{Icon|FArrow}} A physical Italian release of the ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]'' comic becomes available for purchase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.es/Medievil-battaglia-Gallowmere-Cosmo-comics/dp/8869119475|site=Amazon.es|title=Medievil - la battaglia di gallowmere (Cosmo comics) : Sorrell, Chris, Wilson, Jason|retrieved=June 3, 2023}}</ref> It is published by Editoriale Cosmo.

*'''June 4''':

**{{Icon|Funko}} {{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 teases [[Fan:MediEvil - Missing Memories|a ''MediEvil'' fan game]].<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SaveMediEvil/status/1405195707288543240|title=Resurrect Fortesque (@SaveMediEvil)|site=Twitter|published=June 16, 2021|retrieved=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

*'''June 22''':

**{{Icon|Funko}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] is released in Australia. It is distributed exclusively through [[wikipedia:EB Games Australia|EB Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210611183257if_/https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/271400-medievil-sir-daniel-fortesque-pop-vinyl-figure|title=MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque Pop! Vinyl Figure - Toys and Collectibles|site=EB Games Australia (archived version)|published=June 11, 2021}}</ref>

*'''June 23''':

**{{Icon|Funko}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] is released in the United States. It is distributed exclusively through [[wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611183123/https://www.gamestop.com/toys-collectibles/funko/pop/products/pop-games-medievil-sir-daniel-fortesque-metallic-only-at-gamestop/11146913.html|site=GameStop (archived version)|title=POP! Games: MediEvil Sir Daniel Fortesque Metallic Only at GameStop|retrieved=June 3, 2023}}</ref>

*'''June 24''':

**{{Icon|Funko}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] is released in the United Kingdom. It is distributed exclusively through [[wikipedia:Game (retailer)|GAME]].<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625014946/https://twitter.com/gameteesside/status/1408045109413920769|site=Twitter (archived version)|title=GAME Teesside Park (@GAMETeesside)|published=June 24, 2021|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''June 26''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} The previously teased fan game is revealed to be ''[[Fan:MediEvil - Missing Memories|MediEvil - Missing Memories]]'' when its teaser trailer is posted on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf0TXJIr34k|title=MediEvil - Missing Memories - Fan Game Teaser Trailer|site=YouTube|published=June 26, 2021|retrieved=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

*'''July 12''':

**{{Icon|Funko}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] is released in Canada. It is distributed exclusively through [[wikipedia:EB Games|EB Games]] (now GameStop Canada).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamestop.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/880128/pop-games-sir-daniel-fortesque-metallic-eb-exclusive|title=Pop! Games: Sir Daniel Fortesque (Metallic)|site=GameStop.ca|retrieved=June 3, 2023}}</ref>

*'''July 27''':

**{{Icon|Sony}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} Two [[PlayStation Studios Character Icons T-Shirt]]s are released on the PlayStation Gear store. The blue variant features [[Sir Dan]].<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/playstation/status/1420036330503946251|site=Twitter|title=PlayStation (@PlayStation)|published=July 27, 2021|retrieved=June 5, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210727175032/https://gear.playstation.com/Product/1525978-Character_Head_T-Shirt-Blue?cat=PSSTUDIOS|title=PlayStation Studios Character Icons T-Shirt|site=PlayStation Gear|retrieved=June 5, 2023}}</ref>

*'''July 30''':

**{{Icon|Funko}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The [[POP! Games: MediEvil - Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque Funko Pop]] is released in Italy. It is distributed exclusively through GameStopZing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622203850/https://www.gamestop.it/Gadget/Games/134493/funko-pop-sir-daniel-fortesque-playstation|site=GameStopZing Italia|title=Funko Pop! - Sir Daniel Fortesque (PlayStation)|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''August 6''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} [[Fan:Dan's Dance Revolution|Dan's Dance Revolution]], a demo for ''[[Fan:MediEvil - Missing Memories|MediEvil - Missing Memories]]'', is released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7kXc2yw_UM|title=Dan's Dance Revolution - Demo Release Trailer|site=YouTube|published=August 6, 2021|retrieved=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

*'''August 31''':

**{{Icon|Sony}} A blog post on the PlayStation.Blog talks about how the cameos in ''[[Astro's Playroom]]'' were made, including the Sir Dan cameo.<ref>{{Cite web|site=PlayStation.Blog|published=August 31, 2021|title=Astro’s Playroom: the story behind those fun PlayStation character cameos|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2021/08/31/astros-playroom-the-story-behind-those-fun-playstation-character-cameos/|author=Smith, Jamie|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''October 24''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|B&B}} A bootleg vinyl release of the original ''MediEvil's'' soundtrack is distributed via Instagram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medievil.wiki/images/9/92/MediEvil-BootlegVinyl-Instagram.jpg|site=Instagram|[email protected] Story|published=October 22, 2021|quote=The first public release will start on Sunday, 24 Oct 2021 at 19:00 UTC and will last 24 hours}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024191454/https://trickortreatrec.bigcartel.com/|title=Home|site=trickortreatrec (archived version)|retrieved=June 3, 2023}}</ref>

*'''December 31''':

**{{Icon|L52}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} Level52 Studios release an update about their projects, including the [[MediEvil - Sir Dan Fortesque Limited Edition Statue|Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105032141/https://shop.level52studios.com/update-page|site=Level52 Studios (archived version)|title=Update Page|published=December 31, 2021}}</ref>

 

*'''January 8''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} A tool-assisted speedrun of the original ''MediEvil'' by {{Speedrun.com User|Crash41596}} is published on TASVideos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tasvideos.org/4571M|site=TASVideos|title=PSX MediEvil by Crash41596 in 21:05.91|published=January 1, 2022|retrieved=June 10, 2023}}</ref>

*'''February 17''':  

**{{Icon|Fan}} ''Gallowpedia'', then known simply as the independent ''[[Project:About|MediEvil Wiki]]'', is founded.<ref>{{Icon|Gallowpedia}} {{Cite web|title=Revision history of "Main Page"|site=Gallowpedia|url=https://medievil.wiki/w/Main_Page?action=history|retrieved=June 1, 2023}}</ref>

*'''March 3''':

**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Michael Nitsche publishes ''[[Once Upon A Space]]'', part of the ''Common Tales'' project, on his YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ8awVOKsuw|title=Once Upon A Space|site=YouTube|author=Nitsche, Michael|published=March 3, 2022|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''March 22''':

**{{Icon|PS+}} Sony reveal their plans to revamp the [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] service by introducing three subscription tiers.<ref name="PSPlus">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/|site=PlayStation.Blog|author=Ryan, Jim|published=March 22, 2022|retrieved=June 4, 2023|title=UPDATE: All-new PlayStation Plus launches in June with 700+ games and more value than ever}}</ref>

*'''May 1''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} The Hunger Club Clothing Company tease unlicensed ''MediEvil'' merchandise.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|site=Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/hungerclub/status/1520855089736519683|published=May 1, 2022|title=Hunger Club Clothing Co. (@HungerClub)|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''May 13''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} The Hunger Club Clothing Company reveal their exclusive ''MediEvil'' design, "Resurrection", on Twitter.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/hungerclub/status/1525171159960002561|site=Twitter|title=Hunger Club Clothing Co. (@HungerClub)|published=May 13, 2022|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

**{{Icon|B&B}} [[Bob and Barn]] release a track called [[Waltz of the Dead]] on their YouTube to celebrate MediEvil's upcoming 25th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZUWK_yEumY|site=YouTube|title=MediEvil 25th Anniversary Collection - Waltz of the Dead|published=May 17, 2022|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref> Parts of the track also become available for sale as [[wikipedia:NFTs|NFTs]] on [[wikipedia:OpenSea|OpenSea]], an NFT marketplace website.

*'''May 20 - June 3''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} The Hunger Club Clothing Company's unlicensed ''MediEvil'' merchandise is available for purchase.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|site=Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/HungerClub/status/1527710303538003968|title=Hunger Club Clothing Co. (@HungerClub)|published=May 20, 2022|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''May 24''':

**{{Icon|PS+}} The new [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] launches in select Asian markets (excluding Japan).<ref name="PSPlus"/>

**{{Icon|PS+}} The new [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] launches in Japan.<ref name="PSPlus"/>

**{{Icon|PS+}} The new [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] launches in the Americas.<ref name="PSPlus"/>

*'''June 23''':

**{{Icon|PS+}} The new [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] launches in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="PSPlus"/>

*'''August 23''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} [[Speedrunning:Rune smuggling|Rune smuggling]] is discovered in the original ''MediEvil'' by {{Speedrun.com User|NoobKillerRoof}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oThvx4nkuTM|title=The HARDEST skip in MediEvil speedrunning was just... skipped|site=YouTube|author=NoobKillerRoof|published=August 24, 2022|retrieved=June 5, 2023}}</ref> This allows a rune to be taken from one level into another. It utilises a technique previously discovered by {{Speedrun.com User|JacoboTheChocobo}} that allows the game to be saved inside a level.

*'''September 17''':

**{{Icon|Med}} The ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'', an early version of ''MediEvil'' from 1997, is released as part of [[hiddenpalace:Project Eclipse|Project Eclipse]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tldtODfwMXg|site=YouTube|title=Project Eclipse - September 17th, 2022 Prototype Release|published=September 17, 2022|retrieved=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

*'''October 11''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} The independent ''MediEvil Wiki'' joins the [https://gamingwikinetwork.org Gaming Wiki Network].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://banjokazooiewiki.com/w/index.php?title=Template:Gaming_Wiki_Network&oldid=96986|site=JiggyWikki, a Banjo-Kazooie wiki|title=Template:Gaming Wiki Network|published=October 11, 2022|retrieved=June 1, 2023|quote=Added MediEvil Wiki}}</ref>

**{{Icon|L52}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} Level52 Studios release another update about their projects, including the [[MediEvil - Sir Dan Fortesque Limited Edition Statue|Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123110134/https://shop.level52studios.com/update-page|site=Level52 Studios (archived version)|title=Update Page|published=October 19, 2022}}</ref>

*'''October 25''':  

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} {{Speedrun.com User|Bobbykaze}} discovers that [[Speedrunning:Rune smuggling|rune smuggling]] is possible in the ''MediEvil'' remake.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvi0keo7Pb4|site=YouTube|title=MediEvil (PS4) - Star Rune Smuggle for Gallows Gauntlet Skip|author=Bobbykaze|published=October 25, 2022|retrieved=June 10, 2023}}</ref>

*'''October 26''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} A tool-assisted "all chalices" speedrun of the original ''MediEvil'' by {{Speedrun.com User|Crash41596}} is published on TASVideos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tasvideos.org/4875M|site=TASVideos|title=PSX MediEvil "all chalices" by Crash41596 in 1:01:55.63|published=October 26, 2022|retrieved=June 10, 2023}}</ref>

 

*'''January 10''':

**{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} {{Speedrun.com User|desa}} speedruns ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' at AGDQ 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamesdonequick.com/tracker/run/5531|title=MediEvil: Resurrection Any%|retrieved=June 4, 2023|site=Games Done Quick}}</ref>

*'''January 17''':

**{{Icon|PSPlus}} ''[[Everybody's Golf 2]]'' (known as ''Hot Shots Golf 2'' in North America) is re-released on PS4 and PS5 through the PS Plus Premium service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10004604|site=Official PlayStation™Store UK|title=Everybody's Golf 2 (PS1)|published=January 17, 2023|retrieved=June 1, 2023}}</ref> The game features [[Sir Dan]] as a playable character.

*'''January 18''':

**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} An update about the physical and digital releases of the ''MediEvil'' remake's [[MediEvil OST (PS4)|original soundtrack]] is posted on [[Bob and Barn]]'s website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bobandbarn.com/news/soundtrack-update-jan-2023/|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|title=Soundtrack update Jan 2023|published=January 2023|retrieved=June 1, 2023|quote=It’s wonderfully heartwarming that almost weekly we’re getting asked 2 questions about MediEvil. The first is “where’s the remake of Med 2?”. Alas that’s not up to us, but please keep asking Sony and we can all cross our fingers as we’d love that too!<br>The second is where is the official soundtrack to MediEvil 2019? There’s versions on YouTube but no official soundtrack on digital or physical form (the last physical OST for Resurrection sold out years ago.) The simple answer is it’s complicated! Sony America released Med PS4 whilst Sony Europe released the 3 prior games and since the PS4 version contains new versions of music from earlier games this has created problems. There’s light at the end of the tunnnel! A possible solution has been suggested as of Jan ’23 so we’re hopeful that this may well see the light of day. We’re crossing our fingers.}}</ref>

*'''February 23''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} ''Clive 'N' Wrench'' is released. It contains several ''MediEvil'' easter eggs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1094720/Clive_N_Wrench/|site=Steam|title=Clive 'N' Wrench|published=February 23, 2023|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''May 1''':  

**{{Icon|L52}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} Level52 Studios release yet another update about their projects, including the [[MediEvil - Sir Dan Fortesque Limited Edition Statue|Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue]], this time on Instagram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Crt09nvvL_J/|site=Instagram|title=LEVEL52 STUDIOS|published=May 1, 2023|quote=Hello statue community.<br>We understand it has been awhile and our communication has been sparse. We have had our heads down trying to solve all of our production issues. We have struggled deeply with all of our direct to customer licensed statues as they all were incredibly low run, highly limited pieces. This was impacted greatly by covid and the factory we chose for the vast majority of these statues has not been able to come back online as fast as we had hoped. Along with that they prioritize larger runs and ours have constantly been placed in the back of the queues over and over again. We had to scale back our business a significant amount and made some pretty big layoffs late last year.<br>With all that said we have a path forward. We are being acquired by a larger collectibles and statue manufacturer. This will help expedite production on all delayed projects and hopefully deliver most projects this year. We will be updating each project individually over the coming weeks with as much info as we can add.<br>We apologize for our lack of communication, we have been trying to get through these issues the best we can while making good on the projects you all ordered. We will be delivering this year and the quality will be what you all expect from us. Thank you for your support, your kind words in our email and most of all your understanding as we move to complete each and every delayed project we have.|retrieved=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med}} [[Jason Wilson]], one of the co-creators of ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'', decides to sell his archive of the game's art and design materials due to financial difficulties.{{TwitterRef|Wilson|1656991330319335425|quote=1. It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to sell my entire archive of art and gameplay design for “MediEvil.”<br>This was work that I undertook as the game’s lead game designer, art director, concept art, level design, co-writer and voice/actor director.}}

*'''May 15''':

**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med}} A buyer is found for Wilson's archive. Wilson promises his work will be "restored and archived."{{TwitterRef|Wilson|1658132196702539778|quote=Okay, I made a decision. The work will be restored and archived. I cannot say anything more right now.}}

**{{Icon|Fan}} The old ''MediEvil Boards'' YouTube channel is rebranded as the ''MediEvil Archive''. It is to become a repository for all official audiovisual ''MediEvil'' media starting with footage from E3 1997.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIb-tZtaurM|title=<nowiki>MediEvil | E3 1997 Footage Compilation</nowiki>|site=YouTube|published=May 15, 2023|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

*'''May 20''':

**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake is available at half price "for a limited time."<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse/status/1659705793133035522|title=Digital Eclipse (@DigitalEclipse)|site=Twitter|published=May 20, 2023|retrieved=June 4, 2023|quote=Sir Daniel awaits -- at half price! Grab #MediEvil on #PS4 for just $15 for a limited time, and enjoy all those modern upgrades, including 4K graphics on PS4 Pro:  

*'''May 22''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} ''[[Fan:Bring Your Own Class|Bring Your Own Class]]'', a modification for ''Doom II'', is released. One of the available playable characters in the mod is Sir Dan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://revenatn.itch.io/byoc|site=itch.io|title=Bring Your Own Class by revenatn, Redead-ITA, Basinga, Darthlother, fesh, Combine_Kegan|published=May 22, 2023|retrieved=June 1, 2023}}</ref>

*'''July 24''':

**{{Icon|Fan}} The independent ''MediEvil Wiki'' becomes known as '''''Gallowpedia'''''.<ref>{{Icon|Gallowpedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://medievil.wiki/w/Category:Gallowpedia?action=history|site=Gallowpedia|title=Category:Gallowpedia: Revision history|retrieved=July 25, 2023}}</ref>

*'''August 9''':

**{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} It is announced on the PlayStation.Blog that ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' will be re-released on PS4 and PS5 through the PS Plus Premium service on August 15, 2023.<ref name="resurrection">{{cite web|site=PlayStation.Blog|title=PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Sea of Stars, Moving Out 2, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen|published=August 9, 2023|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2023/08/09/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-august-sea-of-stars-moving-out-2-destiny-2-the-witch-queen/}}</ref>

*'''August 15''':

**{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released on PS4 and PS5 through the PS Plus Premium service.<ref name="resurrection"/>

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