Microids Reveals Deal To Make Games Based On The Smurfs

It will be interesting to see what they come up with.

French publisher Microids and IMPS, the Smurfs world license
holder, are pleased to announce a major publishing deal regarding the development of
four new Smurfs video game adaptations. These games will explore different genres
and will gradually launch over the next five years. As a reminder, Microids’ new
subsidiary, Microids Distribution France, will handle the distribution of the game
in the French territory.
“We’re thrilled over this ambitious deal with IMPS, as it extends even more our
lasting and very promising partnership.” says Stéphane Longeard, Microids’ CEO.
“Working on such a rich franchise that speaks to all generations allows us to create
a wide variety of different games: there will be something to suit all tastes!
Besides, thanks to this partnership and the Smurf’s incredible international
notoriety, Microids continues to significantly reinforce and diversify its catalog
of renowned IPs.”
“It’s a great pleasure to collaborate with Microids, we fully trust them in coming
up with iconic, creative, gorgeous games with our little Smurfs.” adds Véronique
Culliford, Peyo’s daughter and IMPS’ founding president. “I’m sure both kids and
adults alike will be delighted. Additionally, with the new Smurfs TV series that
will be broadcast worldwide in 2021, the notoriety of the Smurfs will grow even
more! I am really proud to consolidate our bond with another company from the Media
Participations group.”
In addition to these four upcoming games, the Smurfs will also be a part of
Microids’ 2021 line-up, as the new Smurfs game that was announced last May will
launch at the end of the year. Entitled The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf and developed by
Osome Studio, the game will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One
consoles, and Nintendo Switch. In this new 3D adventure-platformer, the Smurfs will
once again have to thwart evil Gargamel’s schemes to save their village… and the
whole forest!
Stay tuned: Microids will soon unveil more information about The Smurfs - Mission
Vileaf!