Ready at Dawn, the studio behind The Order: 1886, had ambitious plans for a sequel that never materialized. Composed of former Naughty Dog and Blizzard Entertainment veterans, the studio envisioned a successor that would address the shortcomings of the original and revitalize the franchise.

Released in 2015 as a PlayStation exclusive, The Order: 1886 offered a unique blend of action-adventure set in an alternate history 1886 London. Players joined the Knights of the Round Table in a battle against werewolves and vampires, experiencing a visually stunning rendition of the Victorian era. Despite its atmospheric setting and intriguing premise, the game faced criticism for its length, replayability, and gameplay mechanics.

One intriguing possibility for the unrealized sequel lies in a potential connection to the Batman mythos.  The Order: 1886's blend of gothic horror, secret societies, and a richly detailed world shares thematic similarities with the world of the Dark Knight.  A Batman story could seamlessly pick up the threads left dangling by the original game, exploring similar themes of justice, conspiracy, and the struggle against supernatural forces.

In an interview, Ready at Dawn co-founder Andrea Pessino revealed the studio's strong desire to redeem the franchise with a sequel. Despite the initial game's mixed reception, a pitch was presented to Sony. Pessino admitted the team was eager to develop the sequel, even facing budgetary constraints and limited creative control.

Ready at Dawn's vision for The Order: 1886's sequel involved significant improvements in gameplay and overall quality, drawing comparisons to the evolution seen between the original Assassin's Creed and its subsequent iterations.  Pessino emphasized the sequel's potential, praising the groundwork laid by the first game and lamenting its unresolved cliffhanger ending.

The studio's closure in 2024 by Meta, following funding cuts and a shift in focus towards VR development, ultimately dashed hopes for the sequel.  This unfortunate turn of events leaves fans wondering what could have been.

The rich world and compelling narrative of The Order: 1886 have prompted discussion of its potential adaptation into other media, such as a live-action series.  Following the success of video game adaptations like HBO's The Last of Us and Netflix's Arcane, fans believe a series could expand upon the game's steampunk world and explore its intricate lore.