Wes Ball to Direct Another Iconic Video Game Adaptation

Wes Ball, director of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda film, is set to adapt the cyberpunk shooter Ruiner for the big screen in collaboration with Universal Pictures. The film will be penned by Michael Arlen Ross, known for his work on Jerry Maguire and Meet Joe Black. Set in the year 2091 in Rengkok, Ruiner follows a wired psychopath seeking to rescue his kidnapped brother while dismantling a corrupt system with augmented tools and preternatural reflexes. While no release date or casting details are available yet, the project marks another major video game adaptation following Ball's involvement in high-profile films like the Maze Runner trilogy and the recent Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Ruiner is an action-packed shooter game set in a futuristic cyber metropolis where players take on the role of a protagonist fighting against corruption while trying to rescue a loved one. The game features intense combat with a blend of reflexes and technology.

Ruiner, developed by Reikon Games and published by Devolver Digital, originally launched in 2017. It received praise for its art style, gameplay mechanics, and sound design. The game's aesthetic is heavily inspired by classic cyberpunk themes, delivering a visceral gaming experience that complements its forthcoming film adaptation.