Think the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog have been sitting back counting their cash? Well, they probably have, but they’ve also spent plenty of time working their minds to see the creation of a new action platformer – Balan Wonderworld.
Coming to current and next gen consoles, along with a launch on PC, Balan Wonderworld will launch with the power of Square Enix behind it in the Spring of 2021. It promises to be something pretty bizarre too, taking gamers to a land like no other.
Working life as a 3D action platformer, Balan Wonderworld is an all-new experience from the renowned gaming industry talent including Director, Yuji Naka (Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Creator, Team Sonic Co-Founder) and Character Designer, Naoto Oshima (Sonic the Hedgehog, Doctor Eggman, Team Sonic Co-Founder). It is a game that marks Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima’s first collaboration in 20 years, becoming the first game from the newly established BALAN COMPANY gaming brand; a company that looks to bring together talented videogame developers, visual artists, and composers to tell the greatest stories and provide the ultimate platformer experiences.
But what is Balan Wonderworld? Well, the family friendly platformer will see you entering a whimsical and bizarre land through a mysterious theatre, where players will take on the role of Leo and Emma as they embark on an adventure like no other. Led by an enigmatic maestro named Balan, it is up to them to navigate through Wonderworld to restore happiness and balance the hearts and minds of all they encounter here.
This will see players discoverin over 80 extraordinary costumes along their journey through a variety of unique environments within Wonderworld. The costumes change Leo’s and Emma’s appearances, granting them a wide array of fantastical powers to overcome obstacles that lay in their path and discover exciting new ways to play. The possibilities promise to be endless as you bash your enemies, walk in the air, freeze time and manipulate all kinds of objects with the costumes you collect.
Expect to see Balan Wonderworld making the most of Xbox Smart Delivery to launch on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X, along with releases on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. As mentioned, it’ll be the spring of next year when we are likely to see it. The announcement trailer below will provide further insight.