Skull Island: Rise of Kong, where players become the vengeful King of the Apes, has gotten a release date.GameMill Entertainment and IguanaBee Studios announced that the upcoming action-adventure game will swing into PC and consoles on October 17.
Skull Island: Rise of Kong is based on the series of novels by Joe Devito and inspired by King Kong by Merian C. Cooper. The game can be played on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S and One, and Nintendo Switch.
In Skull Island: Rise of Kong, players take control of Kong, the 30-foot gorilla who rules over the mysterious Skull Island. The main story involved Kong on a quest to avenge his parents' deaths at the hands of Gaw, the ultimate alpha predator and Kong's nemesis.
The game will feature cel-shaded visuals. According to its developers, having cel-shaded graphics enabled them to "capture the beauty and peril of Skull Island." It also allowed them to introduce a dynamic combat system. This means players can unleash Kong's fury with powerful combos, roars, and finishing moves.
Players will also be able to explore various environments, such as mountains, jungles, swamps, and caves, and discover collectibles, new abilities, and hidden lore.
Pre-orders have also started for Skull Island: Rise of Kong. The game carries a price tag of $39.99.
Publisher GameMill Entertainment also said a Colossal Edition, priced at $49.99, will arrive soon. The Colossal Edition will contain exclusive content and features. They ranged from behind-the-scenes to a new mode.