Tony Khan addressed AEW’s plans regarding gaming during an interview on the Battleground podcast on February 4, 2026, revealing that while no new game has been officially announced, continuing AEW-related games remains a possibility. Khan noted that AEW has already released games across multiple platforms, including mobile, and expressed openness to expanding in this area without committing to a specific upcoming project.
Prioritizing Wrestling Over Video Game Development
Despite the potential for more games, Khan emphasized that his present priority stays with AEW’s wrestling product. He highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to live wrestling shows and weekly television broadcasts, underscoring that the core focus will not shift away from wrestling in favor of gaming ventures at this time.
Recent Developments and Insights from AEW’s Gaming Plans
Months prior to Khan’s comments, Insider Gaming’s Mike Straw reported in July 2025 that negotiations about new AEW games had resumed. Straw explained that the company intends to avoid premature announcements this time after facing challenges with the 2023 release of AEW Fight Forever. The approach moving forward is to keep projects under wraps until closer to their actual release dates, aiming to prevent the issues experienced in earlier launches.
Possible Shift in AEW’s Game Development Partnerships
There are indications that AEW may change its development collaborators for future projects. Reports suggest that the company is considering ending its partnership with Yuke’s, the studio behind previous AEW titles. This potential transition hints at AEW’s desire to refine its gaming strategy, focusing on delivering better products while maintaining a cautious stance toward new announcements.
Significance of AEW’s Gaming Strategy Going Forward
Tony Khan’s latest remarks mark the clearest indication yet that AEW remains interested in the gaming sector but intends to approach it more strategically. By prioritizing wrestling while exploring opportunities for additional games, AEW aims to balance its core entertainment offerings with expanding its digital footprint. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely to see if AEW eventually launches new gaming content and which partners will be involved in development.
“Well, at some point I would like to have more games. We’ve released games on different platforms, including mobile games. And I think there are absolutely going to be more opportunities.” ?Tony Khan, AEW President
“For now, though, I try to focus as much as possible on the wrestling. It’s a wrestling show. We put on wrestling shows, live events, and TV every week.” ?Tony Khan, AEW President
“Talks have picked up more on the AEW games front. What they won’t do, however, is announce anything too early this time. They know that was a mistake. When a new game/update comes, it will be closer to its planned release.” ?Mike Straw, Insider Gaming
