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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 09/10/2026

Today is MediEvil's 28th anniversary! Check out the original render that was edited into the game's cover art.

The original render that was used to create the original cover art for MediEvil.

Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 01/10/2026

The first beta release of the MediEvil Recomp project is out now! This lets you play MediEvil with widescreen support, scaling aspect ratio, increased draw distance/render distance, increase FPS support, PGXP, Better Terrain, Frame Interpolation, and other things all natively running on your PC.

Screenshot from the MediEvilRecomp project.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 25/09/2026

Did you know? MediEvil's Sir Dan was added to Floor796 this year! Floor796 is an animated scene with many references to memes, games, films, anime, and more.

Sir Dan as he appears on the Floor796 website.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 13/09/2026

Did you know? Today is MediEvil: Resurrection's 21st anniversary in North America! One of the most significant differences in the North American version of the game can be found in the Inside The Asylum level, where a fence was added to prevent players from getting the Chalice early.

A screenshot from the European version of MediEvil: Resurrection. There is no fence around the area with the Chalice.

A screenshot from the North American version of MediEvil: Resurrection. There is a fence around the area with the Chalice.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 06/09/2026

Check out the Sir Dan figure from the new Console Heroes PlayStation set, which is now available at Target in the US. Soon to be available worldwide. Special thanks to Neo_GFX on Reddit for the photo.

Photo of the Sir Dan figure from the Console Heroes PlayStation diorama. An unrelated Tomba figure stands behind it. Photo by reddit user Neo_GFX.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 01/09/2026

Today is MediEvil: Resurrection's 21st release anniversary in Europe! The game was a PSP launch title which reimagined the original MediEvil for a new generation. Do you have fond memories of playing the game?

The European cover art for MediEvil: Resurrection for the PSP. Sir Dan holds his sword whilst on top of a grave, with zombie hands reaching out for him.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 27/08/2026

Today is the second ever World Lake Day! In MediEvil, Gallowmere's own lake is home to wondrous creatures known as Elephant Dragons. (1/3)

Screenshot from MediEvil showing the Lake's whirlpool.

Screenshot from MediEvil showing Sir Dan in the tunnel in the lake.

Screenshot from MediEvil showing an Elephant Dragon in the lake.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 21/08/2026

Did you know? In the Japanese version of MediEvil, Zarok's Lair is called "The Chalice of Gallowmere" instead. The loading screen for the level was also changed into a more epic image showing Dan and Zarok fighting over the land. (1/2)

Japanese loading screen for Zarok's Lair (known as The Chalice of Gallowmere in that version). Zarok and Dan fight over Gallowmere (literally).

Loading screen for Zarok's Lair in MediEvil. It shows the exterior of the lair. The exterior was once a level called The Great Machine, but it was repurposed for the lair after the level was cut.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 10/08/2026

Did you know? Today is World Lion Day! Although there aren't any living lions in MediEvil games, we do get to see some statues of them in MediEvil and MediEvil 2. (1/3)

A screenshot from MediEvil 2 of a lion statue outside the museum in Kensington. "World Lion Day" has been edited into it.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 07/08/2026

Anachronisms, in my MediEvil? It's more likely than you think. Things out of place, out of time... From calcium supplements and tea trays to toast racks and shopping malls. (1/2)

A screenshot from MediEvil. Zarok says Lord Kardok eats skeletons as calcium supplement. Calcium was first isolated in 1808.

A screenshot from MediEvil. Dirk Steadfast says he'd rather go into battle with a tea tray than with Karl Sturnguard's shield. Tea only made its way to Europe in the 16th century.

A screenshot from MediEvil. Stanyer Iron Hewer says that the heroes thought Zarok would be using Dan's rib cage as a toast rack. Toast racks date back to the 18th century.

A screenshot from MediEvil. A gargoyle likens the Hall of Heroes to a shopping mall. Shopping malls began to appear in the 20th century.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 31/07/2026

Update on the previously reported PlayStation 1 Console Display diorama: A listing has gone up on Target's website, but the item is currently marked as being "out of stock." The listing offers a new look at what seem to be the final designs of the figures.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 26/07/2026

On this day in 2007 (19 years ago), MediEvil was added to the PlayStation Store in Europe. However, it was removed a few days later due to "failing at the third level." This was likely due to LibCrypt copy protection. The game was added back to the store on September 20, 2007.

A screenshot from the archived version of the website ThreeSpeech showing what games will be added to the PlayStation Store on July 26th. Among the games to be added is MediEvil.

A screenshot from the Official PlayStation Community forums showing a post by Lestrade, the Community Team Coordinator. Lestrade explains that MediEvil has been removed from the PlayStation Store after reports of it failing at the third level, and that it will be added back once the issue is fixed.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 17/07/2026

Last week, the Bayeux Tapestry arrived on British soil... but did you know that PlayStation UK created a MediEvil "Bayeux Tapestry" to promote the MediEvil remake back in 2019?

Tapestry depicting Dan's death in the Battle of Gallowmere. Text below reads: "Verily did Sir Daniel Fortesque seek to slay the sorcerer Zarok. And verily did he fail. Biggeth time!"

Tapestry depicting Dan looking at his statue in his crypt. The text below it reads: "Five score years of death did Sir Dan dwell, until awoken by a spell. To joineth the Hall of Heroes for one chance left to redeem his honour."

Tapestry depicting Dan fighting enemies with his arm. The text below it reads: "Sir Dan did fight the forces of evil by arming himself... ...with his arm."

Tapestry depicting Dan fighting Zarok's Beast Transformation with his arm. The text below it reads: "Lest he lose his honour, Sir Dan must defeateth his olde foe, the evil Zarok. An eye for an eye."

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 10/07/2026

On this day three years ago, PlayStation Productions finalised a promotional video that featured Sir Dan. This was because they were working on a MediEvil film at the time. As of 2025, the film is no longer in production.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 30/06/2026

A Console Heroes PlayStation Diorama was unveiled earlier this year at the New York Toy Fair. The diorama features figures of four first-party PlayStation characters, including MediEvil's Sir Dan. It is expected to release later in the year.

The open diorama. Sir Dan is on the left. Axel from Twisted Metal is in the middle. A snowboarder presumably from Cool Boarders is in the top right. Gabe Logan from Syphon Filter is on the bottom right.

The open diorama with figures on the side.

The closed diorama. It's outer shell looks like an original PlayStation.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 26/06/2026

Did you know? MediEvil's Ant Caves used to have bats in them. This is because they were originally caves of man-sized ants. This also explains the cave paintings found within.

Screenshot from the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha featuring The Ant Caves level. A cave painting, a bat, and Sir Dan can be seen in the screenshot.

Screenshot from the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha featuring The Ant Caves level. A bat and Sir Dan can be seen in the screenshot.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 17/06/2026

The Japanese version of MediEvil came out 27 years ago today. Did you get to play this version of the game?

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 12/06/2026

The corpses found in these rooms were re-used in Inside The Asylum in the final game. (2/3)

An image that reads "corpses from the cut rooms were reused inside the asylum." Two screenshots appear in the image, one showing the corpses in The Gallows Gauntlet level, and the other showing them as they appear in Inside The Asylum in the final game.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 12/06/2026

Did you know? Several rooms were cut from MediEvil's The Gallows Gauntlet level, which seemed to form a dungeon. (1/3)

An image that says "several rooms were cut from The Gallows Gauntlet." In the image are screenshots from two such rooms, showcasing one with a big canal and another with corpses chained to the wall.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 05/06/2026

Did you know? MediEvil's "The Lake" level was initially one of the game's last levels. It was conceptualised as a part of an ancient land underneath Gallowmere that Zarok wanted to plunder. Dan would have had to activate crystals in order to cause the land to implode, thus ending Zarok's plans.

Concept art of The Lake level by Jason Wilson.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 02/06/2026

Lovely to see this stuff! You've shown off similar slides in your video some years back, could these be from the same presentation?

Presentation slides from the "MediEvil's design history" video. They are about MediEvil's style and background story.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 29/05/2026

Did you know? The developers of MediEvil considered splitting The Enchanted Earth level into two at one point. In this second part, Dan would have been shrunken down by Witches after finding their eyeball, allowing him to enter a tree house in the forest.

The photo presents a top-down wireframe of a part of "The Enchanted Earth" level from MediEvil. It features annotations (likely from Jason Wilson) about how this can be adapted for an "Enchanted Earth Part 2" level. This includes reusing enemies from cut Morten levels, Dan being shrunken down by witches, as well as how the level would lead into Pools Of The Ancient Dead.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 22/05/2026

Did you know? The Dragon's lair in MediEvil's Crystal Caves level had a very different look to begin with. For example, there was only one hole for the dragon to poke his head out of.

Concept art of the Dragon's lair from MediEvil. The text on the image reads "Dragon guards the Rune Stone that sits upon the ledge. Dan must create a rock fall that crushes the hapless dragon's head!"

The early version of the Dragon's lair as seen in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha. There is only one hole for the dragon to poke out his head from.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 15/05/2026

Read more on Gallowpedia: medievil.wiki/w/Greg_Off

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 15/05/2026

He also reviewed both games and gave them high scores.

The image shows pictures of MediEvil reviews from PSExtreme magazine. The text above them reads "Off also reviewed both games for PSExtreme magazine, where he rated them highly."

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 15/05/2026

Did you know? Greg Off was one of the co-authors of the MediEvil 1 and 2 strategy guides.

The image shows a still of Greg Off from a PlayStation Underground video. The covers of the MediEvil strategy guides are on either side of the image. Above, the text reads "MediEvil 1 and 2's strategy guides were co-authored by Greg Off."

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 09/05/2026

Today marks the 26th anniversary of MediEvil II's release in North America. Although this version came out later, it is more or less the same as the PAL region version safe for bug fixes, the game speed, and logo.

The North American cover art for MediEvil II. Sir Dan stands with his sword in front of a gothic cathedral.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 01/05/2026

Find out more on Gallowpedia: medievil.wiki/w/Whitechapel (3/3)

An image encouraging readers to visit Gallowpedia, specifically the Whitechapel article.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 01/05/2026

The textures on the tombs come from real tombs in England and Ireland. (2/3)

An image showing where the texture on top of one of the tombs comes from. To learn more and see the other one, check out the Whitechapel article on Gallowpedia.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 01/05/2026

Did you know? There are two sets of tombs inside Isibod Brunel's crypt in MediEvil 2's Whitechapel. (1/3)

An image showing two tombs inside Isibod Brunel's crypt in Whitechapel from MediEvil 2. The text on the image reads "There are two sets of tombs inside Isibod Brunel's crypt in Whitechapel."

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 21/04/2026

What are your favourite moments from the game? Let us know in the comments. (2/2)

A screenshot from MediEvil 2's The Museum level.

A screenshot from MediEvil 2's Greenwich Naval Academy level.

A screenshot from MediEvil 2's Iron Slugger level.

A screenshot from MediEvil 2's Whitechapel level.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 21/04/2026

Sir Daniel Fortesque, back from the dead once again. MediEvil 2 debuted 26 years ago today. (1/2)

The PAL region cover art for MediEvil 2. Dan Hand appears at the centre. To the left of Dan-Hand are the Professor, Princess Kiya, and Sir Dan. Behind them is the cathedral. To the right of Dan-Hand is Lord Palethorn. Underneath Palethorn are a human Dogman and some zombies.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 17/04/2026

Find out more about this poster on Gallowpedia: medievil.wiki/w/SCES-00311... Special thanks to InsightsIE on reddit for high resolution scans of the poster. (4/4)

The image encourages readers to visit Gallowpedia at medievil.wiki.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 17/04/2026

The poster features a design which came from a pack of playing cards made in the early 20th century. (3/4)

The image reads "The poster features early designs for Palethorn and the Professor, also seen in an early trailer." Screenshots from the right side of the poster are blown up to show them in greater detail.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 17/04/2026

On the right side of the poster are several screenshots, featuring early designs for Palethorn and the Professor. (2/4)

The image reads "The poster left of Dan comes from a pack of cards made in the early 20th century." An arrow points out the card on the wall and shows the original design. The card is an advertisement for Sanderson Bros & Newbould Ltd.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 17/04/2026

Did you know? Platinum copies of MediEvil, released in late 1999, came with a double-sided poster featuring a first look at MediEvil 2. (1/4)

The image readers "This double-sided poster was included with platinum copies of MediEvil, released in late 1999." The poster in question is used as a background. It features Sir Dan and Princess Kiya in action poses and several screenshots from the game.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 10/04/2026

Visit Gallowpedia at medievil.wiki to learn more. (4/4)

An image urging readers to visit Gallowpedia, the MediEvil wiki.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 10/04/2026

The pillory outside the library was removed from MediEvil: Resurrection and the PS4 remake of MediEvil, though Resurrection's headless zombies were seemingly beheaded whilst in a pillory. (3/4)

An image with the text "The pillory was removed in MediEvil: Resurrection and the PS4 remake." Below are screenshots from both games showing the area outside of the town library where no pillory can be seen.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 10/04/2026

Pillories were devices that secured a person's head and hands to a post. They are often confused with stocks, which secured the feet. (2/4)

The text on the image reads "Pillories were a form of punishment securing the head and hands to a post (often confused with stocks)". Below the text is an illustration of someone being held in a pillory.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 10/04/2026

Did you know? A pillory stands outside the Gallows Town library in the original MediEvil. (1/4)

The text "A pillory stood outside the town library in the original game." appears on the image. Below it, there is a screenshot from MediEvil showing the library. An arrow emerges from a small object in front of the library. The arrow points to another screenshot, a close-up of the object. It is a pillory.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 01/04/2026

Who remembers this PS3 gem? Although not a true MediEvil title, we at Gallowpedia feel it is a MediEvil game in spirit. As such, we are happy to announce that we will be covering the game on the wiki as well!

Cover art of Medieval Moves featuring Deadmund with all his weapons. How cool is he?

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 27/03/2026

Did you know? PlayStation Spain commissioned 30 of these Dan-hand Statues in 2019 to promote the MediEvil remake. They were given away by various gaming outlets in the country.

An image of the PlayStation Spain Dan-hand Statue. It is next to the box it comes in, which is numbered 01/30.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 20/03/2026

Did you know? The official US PlayStation website had a MediEvil screensaver available for download throughout 1999 and 2000. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to have been preserved. If you still have this screensaver, please consider uploading it online.

Screenshot of the official US PlayStation website, circa 2000. The specific page on the website is the "Goodies Download" page, showing a "MediEvil Screensaver." The screensaver description reads: "Sir Daniel Fortesque rose from the crypt and all I got was this dang screensaver. But it is pretty neat. Let Sir Dan and his scarecrow pal fill your empty moments with high-res rendered images from the darkest game since Which Witch."

The preview image for the screensaver in the screenshot was recreated from other preview images of the time, and is not exactly as it would have been back in 2000. Other elements are all authentically preserved courtesy of the Internet Archive.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 13/03/2026

Did you know? The garden variety MediEvil Demo appeared on at least twenty demo discs. One of the most circulated was the Pizza Hut demo disc, of which 3.5 million copies were created.

A collage featuring the main menus of the demo discs the "common" MediEvil Demo appeared on. This includes demo discs like Demo One, Euro Demo, the Pizza Hut demo disc, PlayStation Underground, etc.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day! Who are your favourite female characters in MediEvil?

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 27/02/2026

Did you notice? The Spiv seems to appear in MediEvil 2's intro.

An image showing a figure that appears to be The Spiv in MediEvil 2's intro on the left, and a promotional render featuring The Spiv on the right for the sake of comparison. The image encourages users to visit the wiki to learn more about The Spiv.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 20/02/2026

Did you know? MediEvil's vulture, which saved Dan from the Jabberwocky and the destruction of Zarok's Lair, was adapted from vulture models first used in the game Silverload. The game was developed by Millennium Interactive before their acquisition by Sony in 1997.

An image comparing the vultures of Silverload with MediEvil's vulture, showing that the models are similar. It also says that Jason Riley created it. He was responsible for creating the full motion videos (AKA FMVs) for both games.

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 13/02/2026

Fifth one, as it didn't fit in the first post.

Valenine's card featuring hero Woden the Mighty. It reads: "What? Call me Mr Woden the Mighty!"

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 13/02/2026

Valentine's just around the corner! If you still need cards for your loved ones, here are five more MediEvil themed ones based on the rest of the Heroes.

Valenine's card featuring heroine Megwynne Stormbinder. It reads: "I feel a spark between us."

Valenine's card featuring hero Canny Tim. It reads: "It was love at first sight."

Valenine's card featuring heroine Imanzi Shongama. It reads: "I've seen you giving me the eye."

Valenine's card featuring hero Stanyer Iron Hewer. It reads: "Let's crack some walnuts, eh?"

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Gallowpedia @medievil.wiki · 06/02/2026

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we thought we'd share a few MediEvil themed cards with you. These are a bit more crude than last year's, but we hope your significant others will be good sports about them!

Valenine's card featuring hero Karl Sturnguard. It reads: "Let me choke on your sausage, yah?"

Valenine's card featuring hero Bloodmonath Skull Cleaver. It reads: "Hey, I have something here for you. You like it very much. You want?"

Valenine's card featuring Sir Daniel Fortesque himself. It is unintelligible.

Valenine's card featuring hero RavenHooves the Archer. It reads: "You don't quite have my breeding, but there's hope for you yet."

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