Balan Wonderworld revealed during Xbox Games Showcase pre-show (updated)


The development of Balan Wonderworld is being spearheaded by two of the minds behind the original Sonic The Hedgehog titles.

Among the multiple titles revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase pre-show is Balan Wonderworld, a new Square Enix title created by the minds behind the original Sonic the Hedgehog Games: Yuji Naka and Naoto Oshima.

Described by Naka as the “action game of action games” Balan Wonderworld puts players in the shoes of a character who has just reached a turning point in their lives. They arrive in a wonderful and colorful world full of quirky characters to guide them through it. Of course, the strange land of the wonderland cannot be explored with just two legs. The main character of the game can wear costumes that give him different powers and abilities that make walking through the dreamy landscape an easier touch.

Although we don’t know much about Balan WonderworldThe description of the game preview gives us some clues. World of Wonders It will consist of “twelve different tales” that could simply be translated into twelve different worlds to explore. On top of that, the information about the game is pretty basic, though the trailer also offers a glimpse at the game’s antagonist, a strange creature that seems to corrupt anything with a single tap.

More information will surely come Balan Wonderworld as we get closer to its spring 2021 release date. Balan Wonderland It will come to Xbox consoles: both Xbox One and Xbox Series X. It will also come to all other platforms: Switch, PS4, PS5 and PC through Steam. For those looking to purchase the game on the current generation Xbox console, Balan Wonderworld will also ship with Smart Delivery.