Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here.


Skylanders continue their push on mobile.

Activision Blizzard announced today that it is partnering with South Korean developer Com2us to create a mobile role-playing game based on the Skylanders franchise, which has earned over $3 billion. It did not specify which mobile platforms the game would release on or when it would come out.

Com2us developed the mobile RPG Summoners War. It is the No. 33 ranked RPG on the U.S. iOS App Store, according to App Annie.

“There are many mobile game companies, but very few have found success globally,” said Josh Taub, senior vice president of Skylanders product management at Activision Publishing, in a press release. “We are excited to be working with Com2us, as they have proven expertise in the mobile role-playing game genre.”

Event

GamesBeat Summit 2023

Join the GamesBeat community for our virtual day and on-demand content! You’ll hear from the brightest minds within the gaming industry to share their updates on the latest developments.


Register Here

Acitvision Blizzard announced that it would not release a new version of the toys-to-life series on consoles this year, but the company is still committed to the brand. Along with this new mobile game, a second season of the Skylanders Academy cartoon will launch on Netflix this year, with a third also in the works.

And this isn’t the first Skylanders game we’ve seen for mobile. Last year, Activision Blizzard released the digital card game Skylanders Battlecast.

GamesBeat's creed when covering the game industry is "where passion meets business." What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you -- not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. Discover our Briefings.