Jumanji: The Video Game Unveiled

04 June 2019, Jumanji: The Video Game, the officially licensed game set in the world of the Jumanji film franchise was revealed. The game was developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, Outright Games, and Funsolve, in collaboration with Sony Pictures.

With a release date of 15th November 2019, Jumanji: The Video Game puts the player in control of Jumanji’s greatest heroes as they seek to find the Jewels of Jumanji, save the world and find a way home. Obstacles will include a deadly array of exotic creatures, dangerous locations and an army of evil marauders.

Jumanji: The Video Game will allow players to play with up to three other players online or through split-screen modes. Players will choose their heroes between Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Franklin “Mouse” Finbar or Professor Shelly Oberon whom all have their own unique abilities to keep one another alive.

“This is a dream come true for our studio” Funsolve Founder and Director, Richard Tawn said “Adapting the exotic, dangerous and hilarious world of Jumanji into a video game has pushed us to create something truly special. We’ve got some incredibly exciting features and reveals coming soon, but for now let’s just say the game is coming this November.”

Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games, shares Tawn’s excitement: “Jumanji is a property we have been eager to work with for a long time.”

Jumanji: The Video Game will run on Unreal Engine 4, and releases worldwide on 15th November 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.