Prime Video Adapts Some of the Greatest Video Games Ever in New ‘Secret Level’ Trailer

Fans and gamers have been granted new footage of Prime Video’s anthology series, Secret Level, which includes a closer look at the immensely popular games (plus Concord) involved. Secret Level came as a welcome shock to audiences when it was announced by the streamer. From Love, Death & Robots showrunner, Tim Miller, and director Dave Wilson, the new anthology tells “What if?” stories centering around some of the most beloved classic and modern video game titles.

Prime Video shared the latest trailer online and through social media, and, for a series that features some high-octane games, it’s surprisingly emotional. Fans are treated to better looks at the Warhammer 40k, Sifu, Dungeons & Dragons, Mega Man, Armored Core, and Concord episodes, all of which were only teased in the debut trailer. Set to the always emotional “OUTRO” by M83, the trailer highlights the breathtaking animation and phenomenal voice cast for the series. The star-studded ensemble includes Keanu Reeves, Kevin Hart, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Luna, Temuera Morrison, Ricky Whittle, Claudia Doumit, and Laura Bailey.

Some episodes, like Armored Core, Sifu, and the drastically reinvented Pac-Man get ample screen time and dialogue in the trailer. Meanwhile, games like Warhammer 40k and Crossfire show off more of their stunning action. Unfortunately, not every game made the cut in the new trailer. Secret Level will also feature God of War and Ghost of Tsushima. However, both franchises appear to be absent from the latest tease. However, that’s not to say they’ve been cut from the show. Check out the full list of games in Secret Level below:

• Armored Core
• Concord
• Crossfire
• Dungeons & Dragons
• Exodus
• Honor of Kings
• Mega Man
• New World: Aeternum
• The Outer Worlds 2 (which hasn’t actually been released yet).
• Pac-Man
• God of War
• Ghost of Tsushima
• Sifu
• Spelunky
• Unreal Tournament
• Warhammer 40k

‘Secret Level’ Continues The Trend of Intriguing Video Game Adaptations

The last five years have seen video game adaptations become increasingly competent and, at times, phenomenally entertaining. For decades, Hollywood struggled to adapt video games to the big and small screens. But studios have finally begun figuring it out. Shows like The Last of Us, Castlevania, Fallout, and Arcane have proven that television might be the best format for video game adaptations, especially considering the increasingly lengthy play times of most modern games.

Secret Level is taking that idea and pushing the boundaries a step further. One of the big fears among fans is that if a video game adaptation is bad, studios may never try again with that IP. An episodic anthology gives studios and filmmakers a wider safety net to take risks; be it making changes to a story or adapting a niche or failed video game. After all, if one episode of Secret Level is bad, there are still fourteen others. Given the success of Love, Death & Robots, which has proven audiences have an interest in animated episodic anthologies, Secret Level’s success could open the door for far more video game anthology shows in the future — or, at the very least, more seasons.