MONOPOLY is back, as Ubisoft improve the formula and bring the tabletop classic to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC and Ubisoft+.
Available right now as the latest – and greatest? – MONOPOLY experience yet is the classic tabletop affair. It rolls to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, playable either as a cash download or through the Ubisoft+ subscription service. It’s also on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC (Epic, Luna, Steam).
It’s MONOPOLY. Again.
We don’t think we have to sit here and tell you what is what in regards this Ubisoft release of MONOPOLY, but be assured that they are promising that this one comes with improves visuals and gameplay, as the iconic game comes to virtual life.
It’s a game that we’ve seen drop onto PC and console in various forms over the years, the most recent being Monopoly Madness a few years back. But this one should be much more in line with the classic rules and gameplay. At least, it will until the board evolves, transforming before your very eyes, uncovering hidden secrets along th way. You’ll want to keep a beady one peeled for mr Monopoly too…
“As MONOPOLY nears its 90th anniversary, we are delighted to work with Ubisoft to deliver a brand-new take on the classic game – one which truly immerses players digitally and brings the board’s neighborhoods and locations to life like never before,” said Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast. “This collaboration with Ubisoft highlights our ongoing strategy to grow our digital games portfolio and expand the reach of our iconic brands to gamers all around the world.”
Key game features
With various dice present, as well as homemade rulesets, a Fast. Mode, Speed Die and more, this could be the MONOPOLY experience we’ve been crying out for.
Get your eyes on the key game features and let us know your thoughts.
- A BOARD THAT COMES TO LIFE – With next-gen graphics quality and a detailed 3D city, MONOPOLY brings the classic franchise to a new level; Move around the board to explore the city and its different neighborhoods, or spy on your opponents before your next move; With a day/night and weather cycle, admire the city as it transforms from sunny mornings to stormy nights.
- A TABLETOP FEEL – Feel the essence of tabletop gaming in every move as you buy, sell, trade, and scheme your way to riches; You can now manipulate your token, moving it around and making jumps. Want revenge for your bankruptcy? Knock out the guilty one’s tokens! You end up in jail? Flip the whole board!
- A FAMILY GAME NIGHT STAPLE – Play with up to six players in your living room or take the matches online* to compete against other property moguls from around the world. MONOPOLY also supports cross-play!; Choose to play with one controller for all or just one per player!; Customize your dice set and discover your favorite tokens in a new light.
Buy now!
You can purchase and play MONOPOLY on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, fully optimised, for £24.99 from the Xbox Store. Alternatively it is freely available as part of Ubisoft+.
MONOPOLY from Ubisoft should also be on the stores of PlayStation, Switch and PC.
We’ll look to run review as soon as we can.
MONOPOLY Description
MONOPOLY® is back with a fresh look and an improved game experience. Buy, sell, trade properties, and grow your empire in this faithful adaptation of the game we all grew up with! Roll the dice, start the game, and dive in to explore an exciting, fully animated 3D city.
