Summary
Media conglomerate Disney has announced thatDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, a reimagining of the first game in the beloved Wii series, will be releasing September 24, with a Collector’s Edition now available for pre-order. The first two games in the franchise have established a cult following amongDisneyfans, which could prove promising for the upcoming remakeDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
First announced at the February 2024 Nintendo Direct,Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedwill return players to theworld ofEpic Mickeywith improved graphics and updated quality of life features. Familiar mechanics like the paintbrush gameplay will be making a return, with major performance upgrades across a wider variety of gaming platforms. While news on the title has been minimal since February, Disney has finally given fans more details in an exciting new trailer forRebrushed.
The latest trailer forDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedconfirms the game’s launch date and exclusive Collector’s Edition items, reigniting fan enthusiasm for this colorful title. In the trailer, Warren Spector, creative director of theoriginalDisney Epic Mickey, shares insights into the remastering process for the development ofRebrushed. Spector notes the significance of bringingEpic Mickeyto “a new generation of players” and the excitement of Disney fans old and new getting to experience the world ofDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. He goes on to reveal theSeptember 24 release dateand announcement of a Collector’s Edition for the Mickey Mouse action-adventure game.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Collector’s Edition Content
Fans who pre-orderDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushednow can receive the costume pack for free, along with 24 hours of early access, though the latter is unavailable for PC/Steam. This will be the first Collector’s Edition in theEpic Mickeyfranchise, offering dedicated players a unique opportunity to obtain rare fandom collectibles. Disney is hoping to revitalize the 3D platforming series after the lukewarmreviews forEpic Mickey 2, and the special offerings on deck with the Collector’s Edition seem to indicate that the media conglomerate is confident inDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedahead of its release later this year.
Following thesuccess ofDisney Dreamlight Valley, audiences are hopeful thatDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedwill see similar popularity and sales and thus encourage Disney to release more games based on classic characters. WithDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedstepping up to the plate this September, many are keeping a watchful eye on the future of Disney in gaming.
Disney
Disney is a conglomerate and media company that owns a variety of television stations like ABC, Disney Channel, and Disney XD. They are also owners of the Marvel and Star Wars franchises and own the ever-popular Disney theme parks found all around the world.
