All of the Walt Disney Games Announcements from D23 Expo
Originally published at Disney Parks News
The first-ever Disney Games Showcase at D23 Expo was full of exciting announcements from across the wider games portfolio. In case you missed the games showcase or want a refresher on what was announced, we’re here to recap all of the new titles and content making their way to your PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Just in time for National Video Games Day!
Disney Illusion Island
The Fab Four – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy – have been summoned to a mysterious world to recover three magical books in Disney Illusion Island, a brand new 2D platformer adventure game from Disney and Dlala Studios! Choose your favorite character and embark on a grand solo adventure or grab up to three friends and play together in couch co-op as you explore the mysterious island of Monoth and set off on a perilous quest to save the world from disaster. Disney Illusion Island is debuting exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system in 2023.
TRON: Identity
Greetings, program! In the newly announced, TRON: Identity, you’ll enter a new Grid forgotten by its creator where an unprecedented crime has been committed. Following Query, a detective program tasked with solving the mystery, you’ll forge alliances and uncover truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Made in collaboration with Bithell Games, this new adventure-mystery visual novel is inspired by the “Tron” franchise and arrives on PC and console in 2023. Wishlist on Steam!
Gargoyles Remastered
Stone by day and warriors by night, the Gargoyles live again in Gargoyles Remastered! The classic 90s platformer is coming to modern consoles and PC with updated visuals and controls with the help of Empty Clip Studios.
Disney Speedstorm
Start your engines! Disney and Gameloft Barcelona treated players to an exclusive look at the first planned update for Disney Speedstorm. This update will introduce a new track, “The Factory”, and new racers from Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.”, including Sulley, Mike Wazowski, Celia Mae, and Randall. Get ready to put the pedal to the metal when Disney Speedstorm launches soon on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One and PC. Wishlist today at Disney Speedstorm.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
For those already exploring Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney and Gameloft announced some BIG news about the game’s first content update. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” franchise, you’ll soon be able to explore Bonnie’s bedroom and solve special quests with Buzz Lightyear and Woody when the new Toy Story Adventure downloadable content (DLC) pack launches. In the meantime, Disney Dreamlight Valley is available to play now in early access with the purchase of the Founder’s Pack for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One and PC.
Disney Mirrorverse
With Halloween officially in full swing at the Disney Parks, Disney Mirrorverse players are in for wicked-in game treats this October. Teased at D23 Expo, players will soon be able to unlock even more Guardians. Inspired by their favorite Disney villains, including powerful Hades and more villainous surprises, in this divergent Disney and Pixar universe. While you wait for a fright, download, and play Disney Mirrorverse for free via the App Store or Google Play.
LEGO® Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition
The most expansive LEGO® Star Wars game is about to get even bigger when the all-new LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition releases on November 1. With 13-character packs, including 6 new packs that add Cassian Andor, Reva, Captain Rex, and more. This new edition will feature the largest roster of playable characters in the LEGO Star Wars series. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition will be available for the Xbox One family of devices. Including Xbox Series X, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and PC.
Avatar: Reckoning
Return to the moon of Pandora and find your way in the aftermath of The Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar: Reckoning. A sneak peeks at this mobile MMORPG shooter shown during D23 Expo gave players a glimpse of how you’ll be able to customize your own Avatar warrior. And set out to discover new regions of Pandora across multiple game modes. Avatar: Reckoning is coming soon to mobile devices.
Aliens: Dark Descent
Announced earlier this year, Aliens: Dark Descent is a tactical squad-based action game set in the iconic Alien franchise. At D23 Expo, a preview of gameplay showed how players will command Colonial Marines that find themselves amidst a Xenomorph outbreak. The game arrives on PC and consoles next year.
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