Secret Level is Amazon Prime Video's highly anticipated adult-animated anthology series. Revealed on the Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live showcase, the series uses creative animated short stories to bring the worlds of legendary video games to life.
Offering a special mix of storytelling and animation that will fascinate both gamers and animation aficionados, Secret Level is expected to be a significant turning point in the entertainment industry.
Originally set for a December 10, 2024, release, the show will be available to stream just on Prime Video over more than 240 countries and territories.
Designed by Blur Studio, the creative team behind the highly regarded Love, Death & Robots series, this anthology series is created and produced by Tim Miller, who is widely known for his work on Deadpool. Dave Wilson praised for his direction in Love, Death & Robots – Sonnie's Edge, fills in as executive producer and supervising director.
Giving fans a fresh and creative look at some of the most beloved and eagerly awaited video games, this anthology series will cover rich narratives from several of them.
What to expect from Secret Level?
Each of the 15 episodes opens a portal to fresh experiences exploring a vast range of iconic video game worlds. Episodes for the show will be inspired by games including PAC-MAN, Dungeons & Dragons, and Armor Core. This anthology is a comprehensive look into much-awaited new games as well as a trip through vintage games.
Together, Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio have produced a first-of-its-kind event bringing more game intellectual properties (IPs) under one series than ever before.
The anthology format of Secret Level
As an anthology, Secret Level's structure lets every episode stand alone and tell a different story inside another video game universe. This structure guarantees that there is something for every audience by letting the artists investigate a wide spectrum of genres, styles, and stories.
From the fierce conflicts of Warhammer 40,000 to the nostalgic appeal of PAC-MAN, this anthology series spans a wide range of gaming culture and is therefore a must-have watch for fans of all stripes.
Secret Level is highly anticipated mostly for its dedication to excellent animation and narrative. Renowned for its skill in producing visually spectacular material, Blur Studio has gone all out to make sure every episode is a visual masterpiece.
The show is expected to bring amazing animation together with creative storytelling to transport viewers to the core of their preferred video games.
Following the direction of seasoned professionals Tim Miller and Dave Wilson, the project has a great reputation and adds to the buzz about its premiere.
Games featured in this anthology series
The outstanding array of games that have inspired Secret Level's stories enhances the excitement for it. This anthology will bring to life some of the gaming masterpieces including Mega Man, Unreal Tournament, and The Outer Worlds. Every episode will present an alternative viewpoint on these cherished games, so giving viewers fresh ideas and encounters.
The show also welcomes modern works like Concord and Exodus so it stays interesting and relevant for viewers of today. Stories from Armored Core, Dungeons & Dragons, PAC-MAN, Crossfire, Honor of Kings, New World: Aeternum, PlayStation Studios, Sifu, Spelunky, and Warhammer 40,000 also abound in the show.
According to Vernon Sanders, head of television, at Amazon MGM Studios,
“Secret Level weaves a tapestry of iconic games across multiple mediums, to tell a series of unique and captivating stories. Created and led by Tim Miller, Blur Studio, and Supervising Director Dave Wilson, each episode will take our global Prime Video customers on a brand new journey with breathtaking animation and imaginative storytelling."
The cutting-edge animated entertainment series Secret Level is scheduled to be Its mix of legendary video game worlds, top-notch animation, and creative narrative makes it likely to be a favorite among players as well as fans of animation.
Working with Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studio, Tim Miller, and Dave Wilson has produced a series with great narrative depth in addition to visual appeal.