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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==

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==Timeline==

===2020===

*'''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 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...}}

*'''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>

*'''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>

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*'''July 20''':

*'''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>

*'''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>

*'''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>

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*'''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.}}

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*'''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"/>

===2021===

*'''January 9''':