Uwe Boll’s Citizen Vigilante PS5 Game Arrives Next Week, Looks Rough Again

A controversial revenge project from filmmaker Uwe Boll, the movie Citizen Vigilante, is now getting an official PS5 video game release—apparently created by a single developer.

Key takeaways

• Citizen Vigilante is listed on PS5 for release next week through the PlayStation Store.
• The game is presented as an official adaptation of Uwe Boll’s film.
• Screenshots show a basic first-person shooter style with enemy visuals that look extremely dated.
• The film’s lead actor, Armie Hammer, is tied to serious allegations that he denies.
• Early details suggest the PS5 title is being handled by German solo developer Daniel Wengenroth.
• Worries around the film’s messaging and reception have followed it into the spotlight.

PS5 listing points to a solo-made FPS adaptation

Citizen Vigilante is scheduled to arrive on PS5 next week, and the listing appears on the PlayStation Store alongside a set of screenshots. Those images depict straightforward first-person shooter gameplay, with opponents that give off the feeling of visuals pulled from much earlier console generations.

Citizen Vigilante Screenshots

The store description frames the title as a single-player, story-focused “vigilante experience,” built around “the official game based on the film by Uwe Boll.” It also promises “brutal, fast-paced action combat,” alongside gritty, violent gameplay that includes gore and dismemberment.

Based on public release history, this PS5 adaptation looks like it may be the work of German solo developer Daniel Wengenroth. He has published more than 20 games to the PlayStation Store, with titles including Forklift 2024 — The Simulation, Taxi Driver — The Simulation, Stable Stories — Forest and Meadow Ride, and a large number of military-themed shooters. Several of his releases also appear to use AI-generated artwork for cover assets.

At the moment, it’s unclear how the game was brought together, and also how closely Boll is involved—if at all. There’s no visible indication that Armie Hammer’s character appears in the game. Attempts were made to reach Wengenroth for additional clarification.

The film’s fallout and Boll’s track record

Citizen Vigilante is only the latest entry in Uwe Boll’s long history of low-budget films. He’s widely known for directing a run of video game adaptations that have struggled with reception, including big-screen versions of BloodRayne, House of the Dead, Alone in the Dark, and Far Cry.

Earlier this year, Citizen Vigilante released as a movie and landed with predictably negative reviews. It still managed to draw attention through its star, Armie Hammer, whose Hollywood career effectively ended following allegations of abuse and claims connected to cannibalism and a fetish for it—allegations Hammer has denied.

In the film, Boll builds a revenge story around a wealthy American businessman, portrayed by Hammer, who lives in Croatia and eventually becomes a feared vigilante who targets violent criminals and rapists. The movie has faced heavy backlash over what many viewers describe as an anti-immigrant tone, to the extent that Hammer has since publicly distanced himself from the project.