Jason Kingsley, the CEO of Rebellion, has expressed a heartfelt connection to the Evil Genius franchise, yet he remains cautious about committing to a sequel like Evil Genius 3. While he hasn't made any official announcements, Kingsley is deeply considering innovative ways to elevate the series. The allure of world domination, a central theme in the franchise, is something he believes could be explored beyond the traditional base-building simulator genre, venturing into other strategic formats. At Rebellion, discussions are ongoing, and the creative team is buzzing with fresh ideas to shape the future of the series.
Evil Genius 2, launched in 2021, garnered "mostly positive" reviews from critics on Metacritic, showcasing improved graphics and efforts to rectify previous shortcomings. However, upon reaching the wider player base, the game faced substantial criticism. Many fans felt it didn't live up to the original Evil Genius, pointing out issues with the global map, the decline in minion quality, and other structural elements that fell short of expectations.
