Alright folks, gather around! It's 2026, and the gaming world is still buzzing about one of the most unexpected yet brilliant crossovers in recent memory. Remember when Nicolas Cage, the man, the myth, the legend, stepped into the fog of Dead by Daylight? That wasn't just a cameo; it was a full-blown declaration that Hollywood's most unhinged treasure had finally found his digital playground. The Oscar-winner brought his signature... let's call it 'passionate intensity'... to the role of, well, Nicolas Cage, and honestly? It was a match made in chaotic heaven. But here's the thing—once you get a taste of surviving against supernatural killers, where do you go next? For an actor with a career as wild and varied as Cage's, the answer is: literally anywhere. So, let's break down the top 10 video game universes that desperately need a dose of Cage Energy™.

🧙‍♂️ 10. The Witcher 4: A Knight in Slightly Tarnished Armor

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CD Projekt Red is cooking up a new saga in The Witcher universe, and the casting couch better have a spot reserved. Cage has already done the whole 'grizzled knight escorting a witch' thing in Season of the Witch, and honestly, he nailed the vibe. Imagine him rolling into a tavern in Velen, muttering about contracts and the unbearable weight of... well, everything. He wouldn't just be a rival to Geralt; he'd be the weird uncle who shows up with dubious monster trophies and even more dubious advice. The man can do gruff, he can do haunted, and he can absolutely rock a silver sword. It's a no-brainer, really.

👊 9. Mortal Kombat 1: The Real Cage Match

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Johnny Cage, move over. There's a new Cage in town, and this one comes with a real-life black belt in jiu-jitsu. The latest Mortal Kombat reboot introduced Kameo fighters and brutal new fatalities, but the roster feels incomplete without the one and only Nic Cage. He could be a completely new character—a dimension-hopping actor with reality-bending screams—or just play himself, which is arguably even more powerful. His Fatality? A monologue so intense it literally makes his opponent's head explode. Finishing move, baby! Pair him up with Jean-Claude Van Damme's Johnny Cage, and you've got cinematic magic. Now that's a cage match worth paying for.

🌌 8. Death Stranding 2: Kojima's Next Muse

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Hideo Kojima loves his celebrity faces, scanning them into his games like Pokémon. With Death Stranding 2 on the horizon, the door is wide open. Cage could fit in anywhere in that beautifully bizarre world:

  • The Unstable Porter: Delivering packages while delivering monologues about the existential dread of connection.

  • The Mad Scientist: Working for Bridges, but his experiments involve... bees. Or national treasures. Probably both.

  • A BT (Beached Thing): Just a particularly dramatic ghost that screams quotes from his own films.

Kojima is a known fan, and Cage's vibe is pure, uncut Kojima-core. It's a collaboration waiting to happen.

🤖 7. Cyberpunk 2: Neon-Drenched Night City Royalty

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Let's be real, Nicolas Cage's everyday wardrobe is already maxed-out Cyberpunk chic. The man dresses like a Night City fixer on his day off. After Keanu's iconic turn as Johnny Silverhand and Idris Elba's DLC appearance, Cage is the natural next step. He could be a flamboyant, unhinged corpo CEO or a legendary edgerunner who's seen too much chrome and not enough sleep. His performance in Prisoners of the Ghostland proves he can thrive in a neon-soaked, genre-bending hellscape. Surviving DBD's killers is one thing, but navigating the political and literal minefields of a future Cyberpunk sequel? That's just Tuesday for Cage.

🌠 6. Star Wars Eclipse: A Smuggler's Life

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The man is long overdue for a Star Wars role. Star Wars Eclipse, with its promise of deep, choice-driven narrative, is the perfect vehicle. Could he be a Jedi? Maybe, but that feels too... serene. No, Cage was born to play a Star Wars smuggler. Picture it: a beat-up Corellian freighter, a questionable moral compass, and a snarky rapport with his droid that's just him arguing with himself. He's got the Harrison Ford gruffness down pat, but with an extra layer of glorious, unpredictable chaos. He'd be the guy trying to sell fake Kyber crystals while outrunning a Star Destroyer. Iconic.

🚗 5. GTA 6: Vice City's Most Wanted

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The Grand Theft Auto series and celebrity cameos go together like stolen cars and police chases. Cage has played every type of criminal under the sun—from the hilariously inept to the genuinely terrifying. In the rumored neon glow of GTA 6's Vice City, he'd be the ultimate antagonist. A drug lord who's also a failed actor? A corrupt televangelist with a taste for chaos? The possibilities are endless and terrifyingly fun. He'd fit right in with the legacy of GTA stars like Ray Liotta and Samuel L. Jackson, bringing a level of manic energy that would define a generation of gamers' nightmares. Buckle up.

🧟 4. Resident Evil 9: The New Face of Fear

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Capcom usually sticks to its own iconic characters, but for Resident Evil 9, they should break the mold. With Ethan Winters' story done, a new protagonist is needed. Enter Cage, a horror veteran whose work in The Wicker Man (2006) perfectly aligns with the folk horror that made Village a hit. He could be a grizzled BSAA agent past his prime, a civilian caught in a new outbreak, or—and hear us out—the next big bad. The man is also a huge fan of The Ring, and RE7's creepy videotapes were a direct homage. The vibes are just too strong to ignore. He wouldn't just survive a bioweapon attack; he'd monologue at it until it retreated in confusion.

😶‍🌫️ 3. Silent Hill: The King of Psychological Horror

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The Silent Hill franchise is back from the grave, and it needs a new icon. Who better to navigate foggy streets and personal demons than the star of Mandy and The Wicker Man? Cage excels at portraying characters unraveled by their past, which is the core of Silent Hill. He could be a new protagonist, a mysterious guide like the Curator, or even the voice of the town itself. After the Silent Hill 2 remake, the series will be looking for a fresh direction. Having Cage headline a new chapter would be a statement louder than any air raid siren. It would almost make us forget about... other canceled projects. Almost.

🧛 2. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2: Embrace the Chaos

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This game's development has been... a journey. But you know what could cut through the uncertainty and renew hype instantly? Announcing Nicolas Cage. The man has vampire pedigree! From the cult classic Vampire's Kiss to 2023's Renfield where he played Dracula, he's proven he can be both horrifying and hilarious as a creature of the night. In the dark, political world of Bloodlines 2, he could be a terrifying elder Ventrue or a Malkavian prince who's just as confused as he is dangerous. In DBD, he's a Survivor. Here, he could be the bloodthirsty killer we all secretly want him to be. The Masquerade wouldn't know what hit it.

🎬 1. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Your Narrator Has Arrived

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This one feels like destiny. The Dark Pictures Anthology is all about cinematic horror where your choices matter, and it loves starring recognizable faces. While Cage could obviously headline one of the stories, there's one role he's perfect for: The New Curator. The series' original narrator set the tone, but imagine Cage taking over. That voice—simultaneously gravelly and grand—guiding you, warning you, maybe even mocking your poor decisions. \"You opened the door? Interesting choice...\" It would be a more subdued role than DBD, but somehow even creepier. He wouldn't just present the story; he'd haunt it.

So, where does Cage go from here? Back in 2023, after his Dead by Daylight reveal, he talked about loving the unique challenge of video game acting and the deep bond players form with their characters. He was into it. Like, really into it. That spark of interest has had a few years to grow into a full-blown flame. The door is wide open. Whether he becomes gaming's next great voice, its most unhinged protagonist, or its most memorable villain, one thing's for sure: the digital world is richer for having him. The real question isn't if he'll show up in another game, but which one of these glorious worlds will he bless with his presence next? Stay tuned, gamers. The Cage era of video games is just beginning. 🎮✨