Nintendo has announced a remake of the 2010 Nintendo Wii Classic, Epic Mickey, titled Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. The game will launch in 2024.
Junction Point initially released Epic Mickey in 2010. Warren Spector, former developer on games such as Deus Ex and System Shock, sought to make a game inspired by Disney’s past and the aforementioned immersive sims.
UPDATE: According to a trailer released by THQ Nordic, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will also be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Announced, Releasing This Year
During the recent Nintendo Partner Showcase, THQ Nordic announced a remake of Epic Mickey. The “faithful” remake, titled Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, will feature several graphical and quality-of-life improvements. After the Direct, Nintendo posted a trailer of the game’s full intro with updated visuals. Check out the trailer below:
A press release from Business Wire describes the game as follows:
Join Mickey Mouse on a colorful adventure as he traverses Wasteland, a world inspired by Disney classic stories. Play the 2010 classic along with a variety of upgrades in this enhanced remake of the action-adventure 3D platformer originally released on the Wii console. Along with updated graphics and other improvements, Mickey Mouse’s abilities have been improved with a whole new set of skills and more. For fans of the original and new fans alike get ready for an adventure of truly “epic” proportions when Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches on Nintendo Switch this year.
About Disney’s Most Recent Game, Illusion Island
Disney’s most recent game, Disney Illusion Island, is available now on the Nintendo Switch. Similarly to Epic Mickey, the game features some references to Disney’s past. It also has a charming artstyle and a thrilling Metroidvania structure. The game is available at most local and online retailers. The Nintendo eShop describes the full game:
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy embark on a new adventure to find three magical books and save the mysterious island of Monoth. You’ll meet unusual allies and dangerous foes as you play solo or with up to three friends as the Fab Four in local co-op. Work together as you run, jump, swim, and swing your way to victory!
Experience a brand-new Mickey & Friends adventure with hand-drawn animation, a fully orchestrated original score, and featuring performances from the authentic voice talents.
Lastly, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will release in 2024 for the Nintendo Switch. It will also be available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
