- Jay and Silent Bob first appeared in the 1994 grunge film Clerks as eccentric weed dealers.
- Nitrate Games announced the game at San Diego Comic-Con, targeting a 2027 release date for PC and Steam.
- The game is described as a cozy farming sim where players will cultivate weed, turning a trashed yard into a thriving business.
- Chase Marotz is the creative director on Jay & Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, while Ernie Altbacker is writing.
- Nitrate Games was founded by Daniel Kendrick, Montana Sommese, and Nick Madonna.
- Kendrick is known for running IDW Entertainment and has worked on titles like Locke & Key and Sonic the Hedgehog.
- Sommese has 15 years of experience in gaming and Hollywood, working with companies like Warner Bros. and Fox.
Jay and Silent Bob's Joint Venture is a unique farming simulation game set to launch in 2027, where players will cultivate weed in a lighthearted, zero-stress environment.1
The game, developed by Nitrate Games, invites players to transform a rundown backyard into a successful weed operation, echoing the duo's roots as eccentric weed dealers from the 1994 film Clerks.237
According to the Steam description, players will be equipped with "old tools, a handful of seeds, and a couple of questionable business partners" to help them grow and experiment with novel weed strains that have off-the-wall effects.
The game promises to be approachable, allowing players to optimize their operations with various buildings and tools while exploring classic locations like the Quick Stop, RST Video, Mooby's, and the Mall.
Kevin Smith, the creator of the characters, expressed his excitement, stating, "I cannot wait to play with myself" at the announcement during San Diego Comic-Con.
With Chase Marotz as the creative director and Ernie Altbacker as the writer, the game aims to blend humor with a cozy farming experience, targeting a release on PC and Steam in 2027.6
“The game, developed by Nitrate Games, allows players to transform a trashed yard into a thriving weed business, featuring classic locations from the duo's universe. Creative director Chase Marotz and writer Ernie Altbacker aim to create a zero-stress experience with unique weed strains and customizable operations.”
