Summary
Coming off the heels of a brand-newKung Fu Pandamovie from Dreamworks, a video game adaptation is apparently in the works from an unknown developer/publisher, seemingly titledKung Fu Panda: The Warrior’s Gauntlet.There is currently no information about the game’s release, including what platforms it may be on, but previous video games based onDreamworksproperties have appeared on most current and last-gen consoles, so it seems likely for a cross-platform launch as well.
This would not be the first video game based onKung Fu Panda,as the original film trilogy received several adaptations across multiple platforms, followed by the 2015 fighting game titleKung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends.Jack Black’s titular panda bear Po and the Furious Five have also appeared in several other video games as tie-incrossovers such asMinecraft,Brawlhalla,and the mobile gameCastle Clash.
After a class nine trademark filing appeared on the Global Brand Database on May 21, it appears that Dreamworks is taking another stab atturning a beloved franchise into a video game, as it confirmed development onKung Fu Panda:The Warrior’s Gauntlet.The listing doesn’t provide many details aside from the title, which is likely subject to change, and the region for the trademark, which is the European Union.
What is the New Kung Fu Panda Game?
The filing’s classification doesn’t provide much context, either, as it simply confirms that the trademark is for a video game to be released on multiple platforms, without confirming which ones. It mentions mobile devices, consoles, and computer software, so it currently remains unknown where the game will actually release, though allprevious Dreamworksgameshave been multiplatform.
While little is known aboutThe Warrior’s Gauntlet,it seems likely to be a combat-focused action game or even a fighting game, given the franchise’s focus on martial arts. Previous video game tie-ins and spinoffs for the franchise have mostly focused on these aspects, and as the title implies, the new one seems to be taking on similar elements.
The Warrior’s Gauntletwill likelytake inspiration fromKung Fu Panda 4, the most recent film,meaning players may get to see some new characters and mechanics based on it. In the meantime, there is little else to go on as far as details about the game go at the moment, so fans will have to wait until Dreamworks or the developers themselves officially announce the title.
