Spine Developers Explain Viral In-Game Screenshot That Amassed 100 Million Views

Some enthusiasts would like to offer the heroine of Spine – This is Gun Fu guns of a different caliber.

Studio Nekki recently presented a new trailer for the cinematic action game Spine – This is Gun Fu. One of the frames in the promotional video drew particular attention from players, as the protagonist is surrounded at a certain point and has weapons pointed directly at her face.

Screenshots of this moment spread across social media, and such posts are gathering a massive number of views. Some players started suggesting replacing the pistols with entirely different firearms.

The developers of Spine – This is Gun Fu took notice and decided to clarify the situation. This frame is simply a reference to the John Wick franchise:

The meme featuring Redline’s face has gained over 100 million views and gone far beyond our profile. Thank you for sharing it and helping the world learn about the game we are creating. But let’s clarify: this frame is a 100% reference to the John Wick movie poster, an iconic example of Gun Fu that we deeply respect. We hold the same respect for all the heroines who inspired us to create Redline. Everything else is a matter of interpretation.

You can add Spine – This is Gun Fu to your Steam wishlist using the following link. The game will be available not only on PC, but also on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. A release is expected in 2027.

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