Following today's announcement of upcoming new Tron game Tron Identity, Bithell Games head Mike Bithell and Disney producer Heidi Vargas have shared a handful of details on what to expect from it, including its genre and setting: it's a detective game set years after Tron: Legacy.

Sitting down with IGN for an exclusive interview, Bithell explained that Identity takes place so far in the future that characters from the other Tron stories are legends that have shaped the history of Identity's setting, and are loved and hated for their contributions.

It takes place in a secondary Grid created by Flynn for the ISOs to inhabit after promising he'd return, though as we know, he never did. We get a look at what society and culture has evolved since then, through the eyes of a detective named Query assigned to solve a robbery and the mystery that surrounds it.

We also got a look at a few other characters, including Proxy, who is a program that has started to live outside the established hierarchy. She's a rebel who arrives on the scene of the theft, looking to see if she can benefit from the events that follow.

Bithell says that Identity will have "hybrid" gameplay, featuring puzzles interspersed with conversational elements, similar to a visual novel. The story will focus on the nature of Identity Discs, and will use them as a device through which the detective can uncover the mystery at the heart of the plot.

According to Bithell and Vargus, we can expect to see more "very soon." In the meantime, Tron Identity was just one of a number of Disney games that were announced or shown off at today's Disney and Marvel Games Showcase. You can see our full roundup of everything we saw right here.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection finally has a PC release date.

The long-awaited Uncharted collection includes Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and will finally make its way to PC on October 19.

The collection was leaked on the Epic Games Store earlier in the year, with a similar listing now confirming the release date as well as what we can expect from its pre-order bonuses.

“The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, remastered and optimized for PC, hits Epic Games Store on Oct. 19, and if you pre-purchase it, you’ll get a snazzy new Fortnite glider in the shape of Sully’s seaplane.”

UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection will release on PC on Oct 19th according to EGS. Preorders on EGS will get a Fortnite glider in the shape of Sully's seaplane https://t.co/O1JRMM1MhE

The game is slated for Steam as well pic.twitter.com/1IVwTa1Yyo

— Wario64 (@Wario64) September 9, 2022

That’s right – you could be gliding your way into King’s Canyon via Sully’s seaplane… but whether or not you’ll be able to brandish his signature mustache is unknown.

Additionally, the seaplane glider will be heading to the Fortnite Item Shop on November 19.

It will presumable be accompanied by the Nathan Drake and Chloe Fraser skins (and harvesting tools) that appeared in Fortnite earlier in the year.

As for the collection itself, expect numerous improvements compared to the PS4 originals… after all, it was also released for PS5 and sported improved graphics that will no doubt be even better on PC.

IGN’s Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves PS4 review said: “Uncharted 4 is The Last Crusade for Nate in more ways than one. Here it is refined, smoother, faster, and sharper, but not to a level I am sure many hoped… Improved textures and resolution are the only minor visual boosts, with level of detail, ambient occlusion, and others all remaining the same.”

It remains to be seen what the PC version brings to the table, but it’s still good news to see the Uncharted collection heading to PC. Whether or not it’s any good I another matter entirely.

Want to read more about Uncharted? Check out where Legacy of Thieves sits among the most anticipated PC games of 2022, and find out what the game devs think of making another sequel.

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Gaming is having some serious whiplash on everything web3, blockchain, and NFT-related lately, with a number of companies jumping on the bandwagon (some to massive backlash) and others playing more cautiously. Now, we can go ahead and add Disney’s gaming arm into the column of “currently not interested.”

In an interview with Disney VP of Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Games Luigi Priore, he told IGN that while Disney is currently watching the industry closely and observing the changes and trends to see what will ultimately stick, it doesn’t have anything to announce regarding blockchain projects for now.

“It’s a whole new area,” Priore says. “We’re always paying attention to what happens there. We’re looking for those successes to say: where is that gonna go? Because there have been a lot of very high profile failures, and there haven’t been a lot of high profile successes. Are we looking at that and paying close attention to it? We are. We’re not announcing anything, we don’t have anything to talk about right now, but as the industry changes we’ll be right there with it.”

In a follow-up statement to IGN, a Disney games representative clarified that the company has no plans for NFT or blockchain games.

Blockchain technology, including assets such as NFTs, have been controversial topics in gaming over the last few years for numerous reasons, including concerns about potential scams as well as worries about environmental impact. Proponents claim the technology can be used to create unique items within games that are truly and wholly owned by individuals and can then be bought and sold. Opponents have noted that there have been few if any blockchain use cases in gaming thus far that couldn’t be replicated with other, existing tech, and games that have implemented them tend to focus aggressively on monetization – and don’t actually benefit most of their players. In a survey at the Game Developers Conference this year, only 28% of game developers were interested in implementing NFTs, while 27% were interested in cryptocurrency as a payment tool.

While a number of companies (including Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Epic Games) have jumped on blockchain and NFTs in various capacities ranging from turning a Cloud Strife figurine into an NFT to simply being open to or investing in blockchain games, others (including Valve, Take-Two, and Xbox) have been far more cautious or outright against the idea. Some companies, such as Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World and Worms developer Team17 have announced NFT projects to significant backlash, and have since retracted their plans as a result.

You can check out everything announced today during the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase right here.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

In 2016, when Disney shut down its internal games development and publishing arms, one major casualty was an unreleased project made by indie studio Dlala. But now it looks like at least some form of the game canceled back then is finally seeing the light of day.

Dlala’s original collaborative project with Disney was never officially announced. We know it involved a reboot of one of Disney’s biggest IPs, and would have been a four-player couch co-op platformer, “an episodic Metroidvania-style affair” with hand-drawn characters. And we know that Dlala had signed a $3.5 million deal to get it made. But when Disney exited publishing, Dlala’s game went with it after a year and a half of work.

Dlala was able to keep some of the payout, but had to very quickly pivot its plans to keep the studio alive long-term. And it succeeded, through contributions to games like Team17’s The Escapists, Modus’ Lost Words: Beyond the Page, and its own recent project: Battletoads.

But now, Dlala is back in partnership with Disney for a game that has at least some of the DNA of that canceled 2016 game. Announced today at the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, we got a look at Disney Illusion Island: a four-player co-op platformer featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck.

Speaking to IGN, Disney VP of Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Games Luigi Priore says that while Illusion Island is not the same game as the one Dlala had to cancel years ago, “a lot of foundational elements” remain the same. The original game, he says, didn’t have a name or a story yet, and was mostly focused on the characters. But both games share the Dlala DNA of multiplayer co-op, which was also present in Battletoads.

“Disney’s in a different place now,” Priore says. “Is it exactly the same game? It’s not. Is it Dlala? Yes. Are they bringing their creativity to it? Yes. Is it the same characters? Yes. It didn’t work then, but the environment changed with Sean Shoptaw [Senior VP, Walt Disney Games] taking over, with us bringing in people like John Drake on the business development side…we already knew [Dlala CEO] AJ [Grand-Scrutton] and the team at Dlala and we knew they could do great work, so we wanted to start a project and work with them to create this new game.”

Disney Illusion Island is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch later this year. You can read more about it and all the other announcements from today’s showcase in our news roundup.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Niantic is turning the Marvel Universe into reality, augmented reality that is, with the new mobile game World of Heroes coming in 2023.

Niantic specializes in augmented reality games like Pokemon Go where players use their phones to interact with the real world. While gameplay details are sparse, it looks like players will be able to collect various Marvel superpowers like Doctor Strange's magic, Cyclops' laser eyes, and Thor's Mjolnir.

Check out the trailer below.

According to the press release, Marvel World of Heroes will let players create their own super hero identity and team up with Marvel characters in the real world.

World of Heroes will be coming next year and players can pre-register now. There will also likely be some kind of social co-op element as the trailer ends with a park full of players blasting abilities at each other.

Niantic is still chasing the success of Pokemon Go, collaborating with various IPs to bring to its AR ecosystem. Aside from Pokemon, Niantic has developed games around Harry Potter, Pikmin, and Transformers with the latest partnership being with Marvel.

For everything else announced during today's D23 presentation check out our round-up of the Disney and Marvel games showcase.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

The new Marvel game from Amy Hennig's Skydance New Media division is taking a different approach to the Marvel Universe, teasing a game set in World War 2-era Paris starring Captain America and Black Panther.

In a moody, cinematic trailer set to Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again' it's not until the end we see Captain America's iconic shield and a brief glimpse of Cap and Black Panther facing off. The words 'King,' 'Captain,' 'Soldier,' 'Spy,' then flash across the screen before the trailer ends with a shadowy look of our heroes.

Check out the trailer below.

The teaser implies the game will take place across two locations, likely Paris and Wakanda, and star four heroes. While two of them will be Captain America and Black Panther, we also get a look at Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones and Nanali, the leader of the Wakandan Spy Network.

Other than a few easter eggs (Hydra notebook?) Skydance Media looks to be keeping plot details under wraps. IGN's Ryan McCaffrey interviewed Hennig and learned a few new details about the project:

Skydance New Media was founded in 2019 as Skydance's video game development studio. Under Hennig, Skydance New Media has already announced a Star Wars game in partnership with Lucasfilm Games, but it appears the team is now ready to add a Marvel title to the lineup.

You can check out interview with Hennig after the show and for more from today's D23 presentation, check out all the new games and announcements here. You can also take a look at the full D23 schedule for more.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

During today's Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, we learned about a curious remaster that you might have missed during the event if you blinked: Gargoyles. We're getting a Gargoyles Remaster.

Developed by Empty Clip Studios (which most recently worked on the Streets of Rage and Yakuza mash-up Streets of Kamurocho), Gargoyles Remastered is exactly what it says on the tin: a remaster of the classic platformer that was out on the Sega Genesis in 1995.

Gargoyles Remastered is planned for release on console and PC with updated visuals and controls, but there's no release date for it yet.

If you're less than familiar with Gargoyles itself, the game is based on the Disney animated series of the same name that aired back in the 90s and followed a group of gargoyles in then-modern-day New York City who protect it fromfrom various supernatural villains. It was a part of the Disney Afternoon programming back in the day, and has become a bit of a cult hit over the years. It's currently available on Disney+.

Gargoyles Remastered joins a number of other Disney Classic platformers that have seen remasters in recent years, including Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book.

You can check out everything announced so far at D23 from the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase in our roundup.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

After another delay, Marvel's Midnight Suns has a new release date. The new Marvel strategy game from Firaxis will be coming to new-gen consoles and PC on December 2, 2022. The Switch version remains without a release date.

Midnight Suns was announced in 2021 and was originally set to be released on October 7, 2022, with the Switch version being released later. In August, the title was further delayed and will now be released in December. However, the Switch version still hasn't received a release date.

Check out the trailer here:

Developed by Firaxis Games, Midnight Suns will be familiar to fans of XCOM. Players can control iconic heroes like Doctor Strange and Ghost Rider and have them move to various locations along the map to strategically take out enemies.

There's also a social element to the game as well since players will take on the role of Hunter, an original character who can interact with the Marvel Universe.

An animated prequel short will premiere on October 31 that introduces the main cast of the game including Blade, Ghost Rider, Nico Minoru, Magik, Iron Man, and more.

While Midnight Suns is dated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, we're going to have to wait longer for a proper Switch release date.

Until then, check out IGN for a full round-up of all the new games and trailers announced at D23.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

D23 2022 is home to the first-ever Disney & Marvel Games Showcase, and the show gave us a glimpse into the future of Disney and Marvel games from studios around the world. From Amy Hennig's new Marvel game starring Captain America and Black Panther to a new look at Marvel's Midnight Suns to a new 2D Mickey and Friends platforming game to Tron: Identity, there was a bit of something for everyone.

There were a lot of announcements in the show, and we've gathered each and every one below to ensure you don't miss a thing!

Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media’s New Game with Marvel Is a Captain America and Black Panther Story Set in World War II

Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media have revealed that their upcoming narrative-driven, ensemble adventure game with Marvel Entertainment will be centered around Captain America and Black Panther during World War II. During the story, players will travel to Paris, Wakanda, and potentially more places.

While the game is currently untitled, it promises to feature four playable heroes - “a young Steve Rogers, aka Captain America; Azzuri, T’Challa’s grandfather and the WWII-era Black Panther; Gabriel Jones, a U.S. soldier and member of the Howling Commandos; and Nanali, leader of the fledgling Wakandan Spy Network.”

Marvel's Midnight Suns Gets a New Release Date, Switch Version TBD

After an indefinite delay, Marvel’s Midnight Suns now has a new release date of December 2, 2022, for new-gen consoles and PC. Unfortunately, the Switch version still has no date. Alongside the release date news, it was revealed that Marvel’s Midnight Suns will be getting prequel shorts beginning on October 31 that are a “set of five short videos that provide backstory on the formation of the young core of the Midnight Suns.”

Tron: Identity Is a New Visual Novel Adventure From Thomas Was Alone’s Bithell Games

Thomas Was Alone developer Bithell Games has revealed Tron: Identity, a new visual novel adventure that follows Query, a “detective program tasked with solving the mystery of an unprecedented crime.” While not much more was revealed, we do know it will be released on PC and consoles in 2023.

New Co-op Mickey Mouse and Friends Game, Illusion Island, Announced Exclusively for the Nintendo Switch

Disney Illusion Island is a new 2D platformer starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy that is set to arrive exclusively on Nintendo Switch in 2023. The art style looks similar to the recent Mickey Mouse shorts, and the story will see Mickey and friends embarking on a quest to “explore the mysterious islands of Monoth and and recover three mystical books to save the world from disaster.” Each character looks to also have their own unique ability, like Donald’s ability to swim and Goofy’s ability to use a ginormous condiment bottle. Oh, and it support online and local, split-screen co-op.

Marvel World of Heroes, a New Marvel AR Game, Has Been Announced by Pokemon GO Developer Niantic

Pokemon GO developer Niantic has revealed it has partnered with Marvel Entertainment to develop Marvel World of Heroes, an AR game that will let fans create their very own super hero and team up with their favorite Marvel characters in the real world. Those interested can pre-register now at marvelworldofheroes.com ahead of its global launch on mobile devices in 2023.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gets a Quick Gameplay Overview

While it was just a quick look, the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase did provide fans with a quick gameplay overview of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Marvel Snap, the Upcoming Free-to-Play Collectible Card Game, Gets a Global Release Date

Marvel Snap, the upcoming free-to-play collectible card game set in the Marvel universe, will officially launch globally on mobile and PC on October 18, 2022. Players can pre-register for Marvel Snap right now, and it promises over 150 Marvel heroes and villains and a shorter average match time that other games in the genre to get players right into the action.

Return to Monkey Island Gets a New Trailer Ahead of Its Talk Like a Pirate Day Launch Date

Return to Monkey Island is set to be on September 19 aka Talk Like a Pirate Day, and the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase shared with fans a brand-new look at the much-anticipated title.

Aliens: Dark Descent First-Look Gameplay Trailer Revealed

Aliens: Dark Descent was officially announced at the Summer Game Fest Showcase 2022 and is a squad-based, top-down shooter that will see a team of space marines taking on hordes of Xenomorphs. The Disney and Marvel Showcase revealed a first look at gameplay and showed a bit more about how the game will be played when it arrives on PC and consoles in 2023.

Gargoyles Remastered Will Bring the Classic 90s Platformer to Modern Consoles and PC

The classic 90s platformer Gargoyles, which loosely follows the plot of the Disney animated series of the same name, will be making a return on modern consoles and PC with updated visuals and controls. Gargoyles was first released on Sega Genesis in 1995 and was one of the earlier projects of composer Michael Giacchino.

Disney Dreamlight Valley to Add a New Toy Story Realm Later This Year

Disney Dreamlight Valley, the life-sim game that allows you to live in a world with your favorite Disney and Pixar character and recently launched into Early Access, will soon add a new Toy Story realm that will bring with it Woody, Buzz Lightyear, new quests, and more.

The Mobile MMORPG Shooter Avatar: Reckoning Gets a First Look Trailer

While many Avatar fans may be waiting for Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, they should also be aware that there is also a mobile MMORPG shooter called Avatar: Reckoning that will be arriving in the near future. This mobile title will let you customize your own Avatar and explore Pandora across “multiple game modes.”

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gets a New Galactic Edition and New Characters

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be getting a new Galactic Edition on November 1 that will bring with it 13-character packs, including 6 new packs that contain such fan favorites as Cassian Andor, Reva, Captain Rex, and more.

Disney Speedstorm Introduces New Racers From Monsters Inc.

While Disney Speedstorm has yet to be released (that’s coming soon!), the racing game did get a new look at today’s showcase and it revealed that Sulley, Mike Wazowski, Celia Mae, and Randall, will be joining the roster of racers alongside a new Monsters Inc. inspired track called ‘The Factory.

Disney Mirrorverse’s Halloween Season Will Soon Bring Spooky Fun to the Mobile Adventure

Disney Mirrorverse is a free-to-play action RPG game that is set in a divergent Disney universe that has united the most iconic heroes and villains against a dark force. The mobile title is set to get its very own Halloween season and will introduce new Guardians like Hades and more.

Marvel Strike Force to Add Red Hulk

Marvel Strike Force, the squad-based mobile RPG, is set to add Red Hulk on September 13 and players can “recruit this fiery brawler as Apocalypse’s newest Horseman of War.”

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During the D23 games showcase, Disney announced a new 2D platformer starring Mickey and friends called Disney Illusion Island. The new game is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch in 2023.

Sporting a style similar to the Mickey Mouse shorts, Disney Illusion Island is an upcoming co-op platformer playable with up to four friends playing as either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy. You can check out the trailer below.

Each character appears to have unique abilities, whether it's Donald's ability to swim, or Goofy's ginormous condiment bottle.

Disney's Illusion Island is an homage to classic Disney games and was developed by Dlala. You can learn more about how Illusion Island was created in our interview after today's livestream.

Players can play together on the couch when Disney Illusion Island comes to the Nintendo Switch next year.

Check out IGN's full round-up of new game announcements and trailers from D23.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.