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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 [[Real world history/Pre-2000s|Pre-2000s]], [[Real world history/2000s|2000s]] and [[Real world history/2010s|2010s]].
==Legend==
*{{Icon|B&B}} - Events related to [[Bob and Barn]]. {{HS|B&B}}
*{{Icon|Fan}} - Events related to fan-made works. {{HS|fan}}
*{{Icon|Funko}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Funko|Funko]]. {{HS|funko}}
*{{Icon|L52}} - Events related to [[Level52 Studios]]. {{HS|l52}}
*{{Icon|Med}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]''. {{HS|med1}}
*{{Icon|Med2}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil 2]]''. {{HS|med2}}
*{{Icon|Resurrection}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''. {{HS|res}}
*{{Icon|MedPS4}} - Events related to the ''[[MediEvil (2019)|2019 MediEvil remake]]''. {{HS|med2019}}
*{{Icon|FArrow}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]''. {{HS|comic}}
*{{Icon|Show}} - Events related to the [[MediEvil (PlayStation Productions)|''MediEvil'']] PlayStation Productions project. {{HS|show}}
*{{Icon|OO}} - Events related to [[Other Ocean Interactive]]. {{HS|oo}}
*{{Icon|PS+}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]]. {{HS|ps+}}
*{{Icon|Proboards}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:ProBoards|ProBoards]]. {{HS|forum}}
*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to the former [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]]. {{HS|cambridge}}
*{{Icon|Sony}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]]. {{HS|sony}}
*{{Icon|Speedrunning}} - Events related to speedrunning. {{HS|speedrunning}}
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==Timeline==
===2020===
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:'''January 26''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Speedrunning Discord Community|MediEvil Speedrunning Discord Community]] is created.{{Note|name="discord"|Discord is a [[wikipedia:Closed platform|walled garden]], making it difficult to reference events that occurred on the platform. The veracity of the provided date has been verified by editor [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]].}}
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:'''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.....}}
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:'''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.}}
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:'''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>
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:'''April 7''':
::{{Icon|MedSeries}} [[Ben Mekler]], a writer, expresses interest in adapting ''[[MediEvil]]'' on Twitter.{{TwitterRef|Mekler|1247612877646655488|April 7, 2020|quote=Video games I would like to adapt:<br><br>- MediEvil<br>- Oddworld<br>- Monkey Island<br>- Mortal Kombat<br>- ToeJam & Earl<br>- TimeSplitters<br><br>hbu}}
:'''April 8''':
::{{Icon|MedSeries}} [[Mike Mika]] of [[Other Ocean]] offers to help Ben Mekler make a ''MediEvil'' adaptation a reality.{{TwitterRef|Mika|1247664591028416512|April 8, 2020|quote=We can help with some of those maybe...}}
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:'''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}}
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''July 20''':
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::{{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>
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:'''August 4 - August 6''': 
::{{Icon|MedPS4}} [[Norman Badillo]], [[Other Ocean]] Art Producer, hosts a session called "''[[Resurrecting Dan: The Art of MediEvil PS4]]''" during GDC Summer 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/gdc-summer-2020-date-schedule-tickets/|site=Den of Geek|title=GDC Summer 2020 Converts to Digital Format|published=March 20, 2020|retrieved=August 31, 2023|author=Byrd, Matthew}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1026852/Resurrecting-Dan-The-Art-of|site=GDC Vault|title=Resurrecting Dan: The Art of MediEvil PS4|retrieved=August 31, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''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.}}
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:'''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>
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:'''October 30''':
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::{{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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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.}}
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:'''November 12''': 
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::{{Icon|Sony}} The PlayStation 5 launches in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. ''[[wikipedia:Astro's Playroom|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>
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:'''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>
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:'''November 19''':
::{{Icon|Sony}} The PlayStation 5 launches in the rest of the world. ''[[wikipedia:Astro's Playroom|Astro's Playroom]]'', a game that comes preinstalled on the console, contains a small ''MediEvil'' cameo.<ref name="PS5"/>
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===2021===
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:'''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>
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:'''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.}}
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:'''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.
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:'''June 4''':
[[File:Funko-POPGames-SirDan-SocialMedia.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Sir Dan Funko Pop announcement.]]
::{{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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''August 31''':
[[File:MediEvilInAstrosPlayroomConceptArt.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of the Sir Dan cameo in ''Astro's Playroom'' by Toshihiko.]]
::{{Icon|Sony}} A blog post on the PlayStation.Blog talks about how the cameos in ''[[wikipedia:Astro's Playroom|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>
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:'''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|title=@records.polygon 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>
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:'''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>
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===2022===
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:'''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>
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:'''January 25''':
::{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|MPSP}} Third Editions announce ''Ludothèque: Les classiques du Retrogaming - Volume 2'', which collects Ludothèques 6 through 10, including number 9 - ''MediEvil''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ThirdEditions/status/1485946675806056449|site=X (formerly Twitter)|title=Third Editions (@ThirdEditions)|published=January 25, 2022|retrieved=October 12, 2022}}</ref>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''March 10''':
::{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|MPSP}} ''Ludothèque: Les classiques du Retrogaming - Volume 2'' by Third Editions is released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ThirdEditions/status/1485946675806056449|site=X (formerly Twitter)|title=Third Editions (@ThirdEditions)|published=March 10, 2022|retrieved=October 12, 2022}}</ref>
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:'''March 19''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|MPSP}} ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' is featured on an episode of Games Done Quick's ''Going Places'' series.{{TwitterRef|GamesDoneQuick|1505226341574094853|March 19, 2022|October 22, 2024|quote=Going Places is going bananas with a set of PSP titles from the yesteryears.<br><br>We'll be controlling some escaped apes in Saru Getchu: Saru Saru Daisakusen and fighting our way through MediEvil: Resurrection courtesy of @SRGTsilent and @desa3579.<br><br>http://twitch.tv/gamesdonequick}}
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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:'''May 17''':
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::{{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.
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:'''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>
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:'''May 24''':
::{{Icon|PS+}} The new [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] launches in select Asian markets (excluding Japan).<ref name="PSPlus"/>
:'''June 2''':
::{{Icon|PS+}} The new [[wikipedia:PlayStation Plus|PlayStation Plus]] launches in Japan.<ref name="PSPlus"/>
:'''June 13''':
::{{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"/>
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:'''August 23''':
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::{{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.
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:'''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>
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:'''September 27''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} ''MediEvil'' is featured on an episode of Games Done Quick's ''Time Capsule''.{{TwitterRef|GamesDoneQuick|1574938548268048384|September 27, 2022|October 22, 2024|quote=It's swords and chaos tonight on Time Capsule with speedruns of two gems from 1998, MediEvil and Sonic Adventure!<br><br>Join us now at http://twitch.tv/gamesdonequick}}
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:'''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>
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:'''October 19''': 
::{{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>
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:'''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>
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:'''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>
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===2023===
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:'''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>
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:'''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.
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:'''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>
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:'''February 23''':
[[File:CliveAndWrench-Level5-WelcomToGallow.jpg|thumb|250px|''MediEvil'' easter egg in ''Clive 'N' Wrench''.]]
::{{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>
:'''April 28''':
::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for the ''Resident Evil 4'' remake that replaces Saddler with [[Zarok]] from ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released on Nexus Mods.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/915|title=Lord Zarok Replacement - Saddler at Resident Evil 4 (2023)|site=Nexus mods and community|published=April 28, 2023|retrieved=August 11, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''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>
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:'''May 12''':
::{{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.}}
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:'''May 15''':
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::{{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.}} A few hours later, Jon Doyle, CEO of Lost in Cult (LIC), announces Everything Not Saved (ENS), a LIC label "dedicated to preserving video game culture, art & media through books, exhibits, events, archives, & beyond."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1658155472740921366|site=X (formerly Twitter)|title=Jon Doyle @LostInCult (@JonDoyleDesign)|published=May 15, 2023|retrieved=October 3, 2023|quote=The old adage goes, everything not saved will be lost... 💾<br><br>Today we are proud to announce a new @lostincult label/ethos.<br><br>Introducing ENS<br><br>We're dedicated to preserving video game culture, art & media through books, exhibits, events, archives, & beyond.<br><br>More details soon...}}</ref>
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::{{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>
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:'''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: 
https://playstation.com/en-us/games/medievil/}}</ref>
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:'''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>
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:'''July 10''':
::{{Icon|MedSeries}} PlayStation Productions post their new intro on their website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gmedia.playstation.com/is/content/SIEPDC/global_pdc/en/partnerships/playstation-productions/videos/playstation-productions-intro-en-10jul23.mp4|title=playstation-productions-intro-en-10jul23.mp4|site=PlayStation Productions|published=July 10, 2023|retrieved=August 24, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''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>
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:'''August 8''':
::{{Icon|Med}} Funding begins for issue 26 of S!CK, a French cross-culture magazine. The issue contains an interview with [[Jason Wilson]].<ref name="kisskissbankbank">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kisskissbankbank.com/fr/projects/sick-26|title=S!CK #026, la nouvelle version du magazine cross-culture par S!CK MAGAZINE|site=KissKissBankBank|published=August 8, 2023|retrieved=October 11, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''August 9''':
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::{{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>
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::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for the ''Resident Evil 4'' remake replacing Leon with [[Sir Dan]] from ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released on Nexus Mods.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1597|title=Sir Daniel Fortesque - MediEvil - Leon at Resident Evil 4 (2023)|site=Nexus mods and community|published=August 9, 2023|retrieved=August 11, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''August 11''':
::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for the ''Resident Evil 4'' remake replacing Leon with [[Sir Dan]] from the [[MediEvil (2019)|''MediEvil'' remake]] is released on Nexus Mods.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1597|title=PS4 Daniel Fortesque - MediEvil - Leon at Resident Evil 4 (2023)|site=Nexus mods and community|published=August 11, 2023|retrieved=August 11, 2023}}</ref>
:'''August 12''':
::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for the ''Resident Evil 4'' remake that replaces Saddler with [[Zarok]] from the [[MediEvil (2019)|''MediEvil'' remake]] is released on Nexus Mods.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1610|title=Lord Zarok MediEvil PS4 - Saddler at Resident Evil 4 (2023)|site=Nexus mods and community|published=August 12, 2023|retrieved=August 12, 2023}}</ref>
:'''August 14''':
::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for ''Halo 3'' that features [[The Graveyard]] and [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] is released on the Steam Workshop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3020194050|site=Steam Workshop|title=The Graveyard - MediEvil PS1|published=August 14, 2023|retrieved=August 14, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''August 15''':
[[File:MediEvilResurrection-TrophyListImage-PS4.png|thumb|250px|right|''MediEvil: Resurrection's'' trophy list tile.]]
::{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released on PS4 and PS5 through the PS Plus Premium service.<ref name="resurrection"/>  [[MediEvil: Resurrection/Patches|Patch 1.01]] (1.000.001 on PS5) for the game is released soon after.
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:'''August 16''':
::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for ''Pavlov VR'' that features [[The Graveyard]] is released on mod.io.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mod.io/g/pavlov/m/the-graveyard-medievil-ps1|site=mod.io|title=The Graveyard - MediEvil PS1 for Pavlov VR|published=August 16, 2023|retrieved=August 20, 2023}}</ref>
:'''August 20''':
::{{Icon|Fan}} A mod by Glitch5970 for the ''Resident Evil 4'' remake that replaces knives in the game with [[sword (weapon type)|swords]] from the [[MediEvil (2019)|''MediEvil'' remake]] is released on Nexus Mods.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1641|title=MediEvil PS4 - Sword replacements for Knives at Resident Evil 4 (2023)|site=Nexus mods and community|published=August 20, 2023|retrieved=August 20, 2023}}</ref>
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:'''August 23''':
[[File:PlayStationProductions-SirDan-Teaser.png|thumb|250px|Sir Dan in the PS Productions video.]]
::{{Icon|MedSeries}} X (formerly Twitter) user @realradec notices [[Sir Dan]] in the PlayStation Productions video from July. [[Ben Mekler]] and [[Christopher Amick]], writers who have worked on many projects together, repost @realradec's post, teasing their involvement and confirming that a ''MediEvil'' project is in the works at PlayStation Productions.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/realradec/status/1694436825039864177|site=X|title=@realradec|published=August 23, 2023|retrieved=August 24, 2023|quote=So I was checking out the new video on the PlayStation Productions Website and my god...are those the legs of Sir Daniel Fortesque?<br><br>Could possibly be our first sign that a MediEvil movie is in the works at PlayStation Productions!<br><br>A perfect choice for an animated Sony movie}}</ref>{{TwitterRef|Mekler|1694447668301533649|August 23, 2023}}{{TwitterRef|Amick|1694451601426239755|August 23, 2023|quote=IYKYK}}
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:'''September 8''':
::{{Icon|Med}} Funding for issue 26 of S!CK magazine ends.<ref name="kisskissbankbank"/>
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:'''September 19''':
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::{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} [[MediEvil: Resurrection/Patches|Patch 1.02]] (1.000.002 on PS5) is released for the re-release of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.psnprofiles.com/topic/150090-new-1000002-update/|site=PSNProfiles|published=September 19, 2023|title=New 1.000.002 Update|author=Marrow94|quote=Hi, a new update has dropped and has fixed many problems, I think mostly by locking the framerate to 30.<br><br>I can’t find a changelog but now the fire from the armor works all the time.<br><br>Have fun!}}</ref> It caps the game at 30FPS, fixes the Dragon Armour bug and adds the option to remap the right stick.
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::{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} Barn of Bob and Barn says he has  "given up" on a wider release for the ''MediEvil'' remake soundtrack due to unexpected legal hurdles encountered by Sony.{{TwitterRef|Barn|1704108255675400201|September 19, 2023|March 10, 2024|quote=Soundtrack wise Tbh I’ve given up. I’ve tried to get this sorted for 3 years but Sony encountered some unexpected legal hurdles on the way which I think put them off. 😢}}
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:'''October 1''':
::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med}} Lost in Cult tease their upcoming ''MediEvil'' projects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/lostincult/status/1708452713778778483|site=X (formerly Twitter)|title=Lost in Cult (@lostincult)|published=October 1, 2023|retrieved=October 3, 2023|quote=Your jaw would be as low as Sir Dan's if you knew what we have brewing...}}</ref>
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:'''October 27''': 
::{{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]], on Instagram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy5u_tpLsQ_/|site=Instagram|title=LEVEL52 STUDIOS|published=October 27, 2023|retrieved=December 10, 2023|quote=It has been awhile since we last posted. We have been dealing with a tremendous amount. We had to move our studios as we could afford the last. We also went through quite a massive layoff. All of this due to the fact that our merger fell through. A lot of what we had been planning around collapsed on us and we have been trying to pick up the pieces since then. We have been working on sorting all of the delayed projects and figure out how we will be doing production or if we even can do production on each one. We are assessing each project individually to figure out if they can even be produced at their current numbers as we have had a large amount of cancelled orders. We will be cancelling and refunding projects that we cannot get produced. Some projects are however currently in production like Jay and Silent Bob. And we will begin email updates for those items in production soon and we will email all customers whose items are cancelled as well as soon as we know. Thank you all again for your patience and support through all of this. This is not the update we had hoped for, and we are trying to do better. This has been an extremely rough year, and we are working to find solutions for everything.}}</ref>
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:'''December 16''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The first edition of the ''Misfit Mascot Relay'' (MMR) race begins. ''MediEvil'' is one of the featured games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buo7WqsoJes|title=Misfit Mascot Relay - 1st Edition (Trailer)|site=YouTube|author=Misfit Mascot Relay|published=January 17, 2024|retrieved=October 22, 2024|quote=The relay race will start on the 16th December at 18:00 CET <nowiki>|</nowiki> 12:00 EST <nowiki>|</nowiki> 9:00 PST - Make sure to note that down in your calendars!}}</ref>
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:'''December 19''':
::{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|MPSP}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} A data leak from Insomniac Games is published online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/ouch-hackers-leak-16tb-of-data-stolen-from-sonys-insomniac-games|site=PCMag|title=Ouch: Hackers Leak 1.6TB of Data Stolen From Sony's Insomniac Games|author=Kan, Michael|published=December 19, 2023|retrieved=April 28, 2024}}</ref> Part of this leak are sales data for first party Sony titles, including the ''MediEvil'' remake and the PlayStation Network releases of ''MediEvil'' and ''MediEvil: Resurrection''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/sales-numbers-for-every-ps4-and-ps5-era-playstation-first-party-games-have-been-leaked.2215/page-2#post-216754|title=SIE Retail Disc, Bundle, and Digital Sales in regions upto Jan 2020|site=Install Base|author=MegaXZero|published=December 19, 2023|retrieved=April 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.resetera.com/threads/revenue-and-downloads-for-every-sony-first-party-game-ever-released-on-the-psn-580-titles-as-of-june-2023.855270/?post=122187654#post-122187654|site=ResetEra|title=Revenue and Downloads for every Sony first-party game ever released on the PSN (580+ titles, as of June 2023)|published=April 26, 2024|retrieved=April 28, 2024|author=Red Kong XIX}}</ref>
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===2024===
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:'''March 16''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The second edition of the ''MMR'' race begins. ''MediEvil'' is featured once again.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://oengus.io/marathon/MMR2|title=The Misfit Mascot Relay 2|site=Oengus|retrieved=October 22, 2024}}</ref>
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:'''March 20''':
::{{Icon|MedPS4}} An alleged insider known as Silknigth shuts down the possibility of a ''MediEvil'' remake PC port.{{TwitterRef|Silknigth|1770462149577453812|March 20, 2024|quote=It's not happening.}} Some time later, on April 4, 2024, Silknigth is called out by Bloomberg reporter and industry insider Jason Schreier as being unreliable, casting doubt on the statements he'd made.{{TwitterRef|jasonschreier|1775923849453834369|April 4, 2024|quote=This new Twitter account has been getting a lot of attention recently in the world of gaming rumors but I can confirm that several of its claims are false.}}
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:'''April 2''':
::{{Icon|Med}} The Kickstarter for ''Retro PlayStation Magazine Issue 3'' is launched. The magazine features an interview with Jason Wilson titled "''The Making of MediEvil''."{{TwitterRef|2_Old_4_Gaming|1775115796789805058|April 2, 2024|quote=The kickstarter is live for issue 3 of RPM - The Unofficial Retro PlayStation Magazine!}} The issue is successfully funded in 4.5 hours after launch.{{TwitterRef|2_Old_4_Gaming|1775275804043382913|April 2, 2024|quote=I’ve been so busy this evening I didn’t get to post this earlier but RPM 3 funded in 4.5 hours! That’s the fastest yet! 🎉🎉🎉}}
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:'''April 5''':
::{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Med}} Trophies for the original ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' appear on the PlayStation Network, heralding the game's imminent arrival to PS Plus Premium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.psnprofiles.com/topic/159635-the-original-version-of-medievil-is-coming-to-playstation-plus-premium-apparently/|title=The original version of MediEvil is coming to PlayStation Plus Premium, apparently|site=PSNProfiles|published=April 5, 2024|retrieved=April 6, 2024|quote=A PS4 trophy list for MediEvil just synced onto this site, seemingly for a forthcoming release of the original PS1 version onto PS Plus Premium, potentially this month. I think it's an incredibly odd choice for a PS1 classic, since we already have two versions of this game on modern PlayStation platforms already, including the 2019 remake that outright includes this exact version as an unlockable.|author=blue_blur_98}}</ref>
:'''April 10''':
::{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Med}} The PlayStation Blog officially announces that the original ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is coming to PlayStation Plus Premium on April 16, 2024.<ref name="medievilpsplus">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/10/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-april-dave-the-diver-tales-of-kenzera-zau-the-crew-2-and-more/|title=PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: Dave the Diver, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, The Crew 2 and more|author=Michel, Adam|published=April 10, 2024|retrieved=April 11, 2024}}</ref>
:'''April 16''':
[[File:MediEvil1998-TrophyListImage.png|250px|thumb|right|''MediEvil's'' trophy list tile.]]
::{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Med}} The original ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' comes out as part of the PlayStation Plus Premium service.<ref name="medievilpsplus"/> Despite having just launched, the game is already on version 1.02.
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:'''April 18''':
::{{Icon|OO}} {{Icon|Med2}} A supposed insider from the Team Alua Discord community known as Orangee alleges that a ''MediEvil 2'' remake has been worked on by Other Ocean Interactive since 2021 and will be showcased in May. He later goes on to clarify that it may be shown later and that it is not a 1:1 remake like the 2019 remake of ''MediEvil''. The rumour is covered by news publications such as Twisted Voxel soon after, though it is interpreted incorrectly, assuming the game will come out in May.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twistedvoxel.com/medievil-2-remake-shadow-dropped-at-playstation-showcase/|site=Twisted Voxel|publishd=April 18, 2024|retrieved=April 18, 2024|author=Bari, Muhammad Ali|title=MediEvil 2 Remake May Be Shadow Dropped At PlayStation Showcase/State Of Play In May 2024|quote=A remake of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s 2000 action adventure game, MediEvil 2, may be getting shadow dropped at the rumored PlayStation Showcase or State of Play presentation in May, 2024.<br>Alleged playtester and Discord member Orangee, who has previously leaked information related to Gravity Rush projects, including details regarding the upcoming movie based on the series, has now shared that a MediEvil 2 remake has been in development at Other Ocean Interactive since the year 2021, and that it is slated for release in May, 2024.}}</ref>
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:'''June 6''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med2}} The third edition of the ''MMR'' race begins. ''MediEvil 2'' is one of the featured games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://oengus.io/marathon/MMR3|title=The Misfit Mascot Relay 3|site=Oengus|retrieved=October 22, 2024}}</ref>
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:'''June 18''':
::{{Icon|PSPlus}} {{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Ghosthunter|Ghosthunter]]'' is re-released as part of the PlayStation Plus Premium service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/12/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-june-monster-hunter-rise-football-manager-2024-crusader-kings-iii-after-us-and-more/|site=PlayStation.Blog|published=June 12, 2024|retrieved=June 22, 2024|author=Michel, Adam|title=PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June: Monster Hunter Rise, Football Manager 2024, Crusader Kings III, After Us and more}}</ref> The game features [[ghosthunter:Colonel Freddie Fortesque|Colonel Freddie Fortesque]], an homage to [[Sir Dan]].
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:'''September 6''':
::{{Icon|Sony}} ''Astro Bot'', a follow-up to ''Astro's Playroom'', is released worldwide. [[Sir Dan]] is one of the characters featured in the game.
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:'''September 14''':
::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The fourth edition of the ''MMR'' race begins. ''MediEvil'' is one of the games in the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://oengus.io/marathon/MMR4|title=The Misfit Mascot Relay 4|site=Oengus|retrieved=October 22, 2024}}</ref>
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:'''September 24''':
::{{Icon|Med}} [[Jason Wilson]] is interviewed by Simon Zijlemans, Editor-in-Chief of Dutch magazine ''[[wikipedia:Power Unlimited|Power Unlimited]]'', for the upcoming issue of the magazine.{{TwitterRef|Wilson|1838846579895099489|September 25, 2024|October 25, 2024|quote=Had a fun chat with Dutch gaming Magazine Power Unlimited last night for an upcoming Halloween MediEvil feature.}}{{TwitterRef|SimonZijlemans|1839931821112398335|September 28, 2024|October 25, 2024|quote=Diving into the past with the ridiculously talented 'Father of Fortesque' was an absolute honor and a great time. Thanks for the chat, Jay!}}
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:'''October 16''':
::{{Icon|B&B}} Andrew Barnabas is interviewed by Jesse's Auditorium. The interview is uploaded to YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZV9K4getOc|title=Andrew Barnabas - Medievil & More <nowiki>|</nowiki> Composer Chronicles|author=Jesse's Auditorium|site=YouTube|published=October 16, 2024|retrieved=October 20, 2024}}</ref> However, the video is unlisted to begin with. A link to the unlisted video is shared on BlueSky a day later.{{BlueSkyRef|unclejesse.bsky.social|3l6okae2vnr2v|October 17, 2024|October 20, 2024|quote=As a celebration of migrating from the former bird app, here's a random bonus of a new series I started that's not even live yet. I interviewed the composer for Medievil & Primal :)<br><br>Be well out there.<br><br>[https://youtu.be/_ZV9K4getOc youtu.be/_ZV9K4getOc]}}
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:'''October 23''':
::{{Icon|Med}} Issue #360 of ''Power Unlimited'', which features an interview with Jason Wilson, is released.{{TwitterRef|SimonZijlemans|1849011772109508976|October 23, 2024|October 25, 2024|quote=New @PowerUnlimited issue out today!}}

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