TAITO and Square Enix have announced a new Space Invaders title which will release on mobile devices and will feature augmented reality (AR). This is the first time that a Space Invaders title is getting innovative AR features and coming to mobile devices as well. The developers are going towards a brand-new direction for the franchise with the new title.
The new AR Space Invaders will offer a compelling and completely new experience through its blend of proprietary AR technology and modern art style. Space Invaders is one of the highest-grossing game franchises of all time and a premier brand within the Square Enix portfolio. Patrick Naud, Head of Studio of Square Enix said:
We are extremely inspired by our collaboration with TAITO to re-imagine the Space Invaders franchise in a contemporary way while shaping it to our ambitious vision of what it can be on mobile. At Square Enix Montréal we are huge fans of the franchise and the team has risen to the challenge of showing how all-new technology can breathe fresh energy into a game as timeless as Space Invaders.
Check out the teaser trailer released by Square Enix below:
While sticking true to its core formula, the new AR Space Invaders will let players interact with the world via augmented reality gameplay in a new and delightful way. Players will be defending the world against an alien invasion while interacting with the game in AR and on mobile devices. Tetsu Yamada, President, and Representative Director, Taito Corporation also said:
Collaborating with Square Enix Montréal on their bold vision for Space Invaders has been an incredible endeavor. As fans of our classic series, they are treating Space Invaders with the utmost care and respect. We are thrilled that the game is coming out with new technology and fresh taste and will further expand the universe of the Space Invaders franchise.
At this point, not a lot of details have been revealed about the new AR Space Invaders title apart from the short teaser linked above. If you are interested in the title, you can sign up for updates at Square Enix’s website. The game will be released exclusively on iOS and Android. A release window is not known at this time.
Let us know in the comments section below whether you would be interested in playing the new AR Space Invaders title or not.
