Hold onto your Mickey ears, folks! Frontier Developments, the brilliant minds behind Jurassic World Evolution, Planet Zoo, and the endlessly addictive Planet Coaster, has officially announced a partnership with Disney. And what does that mean? Well, it strongly suggests we’re getting a game where you can finally build and manage your very own Disneyland park.
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While the details are still under wraps, a press release to IGN confirmed that this new project will leverage Frontier’s “extensive experience and proven capabilities as a leader in the creative management simulation genre.” In simpler terms, expect a deep, engaging sim game where you get to design every aspect of your Disney dreamscape. This isn’t just about slapping some rides together; it’s about crafting an immersive world that captures the magic of Disneyland.
Given Frontier’s track record, particularly their success in bringing licensed properties to life (think Jurassic World Evolution), a Disneyland park creator seems like the most logical next step. Remember Kinect: Disneyland Adventures? While initially tied to the Kinect peripheral, it demonstrated Frontier’s ability to translate the Disney experience into an interactive format. Now, imagine that same level of detail and creativity applied to a full-fledged management sim!
“We are delighted to announce this collaboration with Disney,” said Frontier CEO Jo Cooke. “Our mission with this game is to connect a passionate creative community of players with one of the world’s most iconic and beloved brands, and I can’t wait to see what our talented teams will create with this amazing opportunity.”
Beyond this exciting new venture, Frontier also reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its existing franchises. Planet Zoo 2 is slated for release in October, and the studio will also publish Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a strategy game that promises intense tactical combat.
Tom Phillips, IGN’s News Editor, is keeping a close eye on this developing story. You can follow Tom on Bluesky at @tomphillipseg.bsky.social.
Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking partnership between Frontier Developments and Disney! The possibilities are truly endless.
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