Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake of the 2010 Wii game coming to Nintendo Switch this year
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Nintendo has announcedEpic Mickey: RebrushedforNintendo Switch, a remake of the classic Wii game set to launch this year.
The game was revealed during theNintendo Direct: Partner Showcasetoday (February 21) alongside a brand-new cinematic trailer showing the return of Mickey Mouse remade with modern graphics as he gets transported through a magic mirror to the home of wizard Yen Sid.
The colorful trailer also shows the moment Mickey acquires the wizard’s magic brush and accidentally creates chaos, resulting in an action-adventure set in a world inspired by Disney.
From publisher THQ Nordic, the game is set to be a “faithful remake of the beloved classic” featuring updated graphics and other quality-of-life improvements that will send Mickey Mouse on a journey “that requires creativity and a spirit of discovery.”
Nintendo didn’t reveal a specific release date during the livestream, instead only sharing a vague 2024 release window, so it’s unclear when it will launch.
“Join Mickey Mouse on a colourful adventure as he traverses Wasteland, a world inspired by Disney classic stories,” the game descriptionreads. “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 whenDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedlaunches on Nintendo Switch this year.”
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