Funko and 10:10 Games have announced upcoming video game Funko Fusion this afternoon, and much to our delight, the game is absolutely loaded with Funko POP-style horror icons.
The official trailer for Funko Fusion heavily features John Carpenter’s The Thing, as well as 1999’s The Mummy, Jaws, Jurassic World, and even Jordan Peele’s Nope!
Other horror properties including M3GAN, Shaun of the Dead, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Jurassic Park, and Chucky have also been confirmed for Funko Fusion.
Funko Fusion is coming to PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 13, 2024.
Funko Fusion is an action-adventure, single player and online co-op experience that pays tribute to NBCUniversal’s deep roster of beloved worlds and the irreverent Funko Pop!
“Crafted by a talented team, Funko Fusion is the ultimate celebration of fandom, blending beloved movie and TV properties for every generation with humor, fun mechanics, and fast-paced high-adrenaline action.
Funko Fusion is the experience we believe fans are waiting to play, and finally, on a personal note, I get to have He-Man in a video game!” “Funko Fusion is our first, explosive entry in console video gaming.
“We’re honored to be working alongside these juggernauts of entertainment and pop culture to bring Funko Fusion to life,” said Ian Howe, Managing Partner at Skybound Games.
To our utter delight, Funko and 10:10 Games revealed the details of their upcoming video game, Funko Fusion, this afternoon. The game features an abundance of Funko POP-style horror icons.
The Thing by John Carpenter, Jaws, Jurassic World, and even Jordan Peele’s Nope are all prominently featured in the official Funko Fusion trailer!
Additionally confirmed for Funko Fusion are other horror properties like M3GAN, Shaun of the Dead, Jurassic Park, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Chucky.
On September 13, 2024, Funko Fusion will be available for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for the game’s physical console editions are now available at a few international retailers; pre-orders for digital versions will follow shortly.
A tribute to NBCUniversal’s extensive library of cherished worlds and the humorous Funko Pop! interpretations of the characters who inhabit them, Funko Fusion is an action-adventure game available for single player and online cooperative play. Fans of over 20 different franchises will be able to celebrate their favorite films and TV shows in the game, including popular shows like Battlestar Galactica, Masters of the Universe, The Umbrella Academy, and Shaun of the Dead, as well as blockbuster films like Jurassic World, JAWS, Back to the Future, The Thing, and Shaun of the Dead.
The first game from 10:10 Games, which was co-founded by TT Games founder and five-time BAFTA winner Jon Burton, is Funko Fusion. The studio employs a group of seasoned developers who are well-known for their work on brick-based games.
Arthur Parsons, co-founder and head of publishing at 10:10 Games, states, “Our vision at 10:10 Games is to create an incredible co-op videogame experience that will bring gamers from across the globe together in a unique, fun, energetic, and authentic gaming experience.”. Funko Fusion, created by a gifted team, is the pinnacle of fandom celebration, fusing humor, enjoyable mechanics, and intense, fast-paced action with beloved film and television properties for all generations. Finally, on a personal level, I get to play a video game with He-Man in it! Funko Fusion is the experience we think fans have been waiting to play.
Our debut console video game, Funko Fusion, is a huge hit. “In addition to a plethora of surprises from both Skybound and Funko, new and seasoned Pop! fans will traverse, explore, and adventure through incredible worlds inspired by some of NBCUniversal’s most iconic brands and characters,” stated Jason Bischoff, vice president of licensing and business development at Funko. Since our announcement, fans have been clamoring for more details. We are incredibly appreciative of the thrill as well as the chance to begin showcasing our friends at 10:10 Games’ incredible work and collaboration. It’s all about Funko Fusion come fall 2024.
A themed The Walking Dead Pack, featuring two more playable characters from Skybound’s critically acclaimed The Walking Dead comic books, Rick Grimes and Michonne Hawthorne, will be given to fans who pre-order Funko Fusion at no extra cost at launch. Additionally, the pack contains alternate outfits for Rick Grimes in the role of Alexandria’s Leader and Michonne in the attire of a Traveler.
Ian Howe, Managing Partner at Skybound Games, stated, “We’re honored to be working alongside these pop culture and entertainment giants to bring Funko Fusion to life.”. “Adding Invincible and The Walking Dead to the mix is really just icing on the cake, as it increases the fun for Skybound fans.”. We are eager for fans to witness Invincible, Omni-Man, Rick Grimes, and Michonne in the company of some of the most incredible NBCUniversal characters.
According to Bill Kispert, SVP and GM of Games & Digital Platforms at Universal Products & Experiences, “Funko Fusion delivers both quintessential and cult classic IPs from our incredible library in a game experience that is completely unexpected.”. With a ton of witty nods to these beloved worlds, players will be able to engage with their favorite characters in brand-new and thrilling ways as the game unlocks new adventures for them to experience. “.
