Stargate SG-1 fans have spent decades following Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal’c through the wormhole. The show’s 20 seasons and more than 200 episodes built a galaxy full of alien races and artifacts, and the core team became the face of it all. But one sequel quietly did something strange: it replaced them.
The game in question is Timekeepers, a 2024 real-time tactics title from Slitherine Ltd. Set during the Battle of Antarctica near the end of season 7, it picks up where SG-1 left off. Except SG-1 isn’t the main crew anymore. They’re still around, led by Commander Eva McCain, but the game follows a brand-new team instead.
The New Crew Takes Over
The replacement team runs like this:
- Commander Eva McCain leads the group
- Sniper Max Bolton handles the long-range shots
- Technical expert Sam Watson keeps the gear working
- Drone specialist Derreck Harper runs the air support
- Jaffa rebel A’ta brings the resistance angle
- Unas warrior Xugga rounds out the fighting
Timekeepers builds its 14-mission story around these six characters. Jack O’Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal’c remain important to the world, but the game deliberately moves them aside and builds its plot around characters created for this adventure.
What The Game Actually Does
The game’s position is unusual. It’s an official Stargate release, and it treats the SG-1 team as a background fixture rather than the stars. That’s a bold call for a franchise that has spent decades orbiting those four faces.
The campaign involves the Jaffa Resistance, Moloc’s forces, and the Unas. It’s an original story, not a remake of old episodes. The game exists in the SG-1 timeline, but the team that carries it is fresh.
The Sequel’s Aftermath
Timekeepers arrived on PC in January 2024. It completed its 14-mission campaign with Part 2 in October 2024. Console versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S were announced in December 2025.
Since then, nothing else has followed it. No other major original Stargate game has come out since Timekeepers finished its campaign.
TV Trouble
The situation on television has been worse. Amazon MGM Studios looked ready to bring Stargate back to live action when it greenlit a new Prime Video series in November 2025. Veteran Stargate writer Martin Gero was attached as show-runner, with Brad Wright and Joseph Mallozzi also involved.
Then June 2026 arrived. Amazon MGM decided not to move forward with the project. The cancellation left Stargate without a new television series once again.
Comparing The Two Paths
| Path | Status | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Timekeepers | Released on PC, Part 2 completed, consoles announced | Eva McCain, Max Bolton, Sam Watson, Derreck Harper, A’ta, Xugga |
| Amazon Prime Video series | Greenlit in Nov 2025, cancelled in June 2026 | Not specified |
Timeline Of Key Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Timekeepers released on PC | Jan 2024 |
| Timekeepers Part 2 completed | Oct 2024 |
| Console versions announced | Dec 2025 |
| Amazon Prime Video greenlit | Nov 2025 |
| Amazon Prime Video cancelled | June 2026 |
Why The Replacement Works
Replacing the SG-1 team lets the game explore new corners of the universe. The Jaffa Resistance, Moloc’s forces, and the Unas offer fresh conflicts and settings. The new team gives players a different lens on the same galaxy.
What Fans Should Expect Next
Stargate’s future remains unclear. The franchise has struggled to establish a steady stream of new releases in both gaming and television. Timekeepers stands as one of the most recent official narrative releases, but it is a video game, not a TV show.
The Amazon Prime Video cancellation was a blow. It removed the franchise’s best shot at a proper comeback in years.
The Verdict On Timekeepers
Timekeepers is a bold move. It takes a beloved team and puts it in the background. That’s a risk few franchises would take.
The game succeeds because it commits fully to its new cast. Eva McCain and her unit carry the story with confidence. The missions are tight, the campaign is focused, and the ensemble holds together.
For longtime fans, the shift feels abrupt. But the game earns its place. It respects the source material while telling a fresh story.
Final Word
Stargate has a devoted audience and decades of established mythology. The franchise deserves a proper revitalization. Whether that comes through games, television, or both remains to be seen.
The wait for more Stargate continues. The next official release, whenever it arrives, will have a lot to live up to.
Source material: “Stargate Officially Replaces SG-1 With A New Team Timekeepers,” Screen Rant.
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