Kao the Kangaroo (2022 video game)

Kao the Kangaroo is an upcoming platform video game developed and published by Tate Multimedia scheduled for release in May 2022 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[1] It is the fourth installment of the franchise, a reboot of the series,[2] and the first title released after Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano in 2005.

Kao the Kangaroo
Developer(s)Tate Multimedia
Publisher(s)Tate Multimedia
SeriesKao the Kangaroo
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: May 27, 2022
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Kao the Kangaroo is a third-person 3D action platformer where players control Kao as he moves and jumps across obstacles and suspended platforms in a variety of environments. He is able to attack enemies using his boxing gloves as well as explore hidden areas for collectibles.

Story

Set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, a kangaroo fighter named Kao sets off on a journey to search for his missing sister, Kaia, and discover the secret of his long-lost father. To do this, he must battle the famous "fighting masters" who are being influenced by a dark power, and ultimately face the powerful Eternal Warrior who threatens the balance of the world.[3]

Development

Kao the Kangaroo is developed and published by Polish studio Tate Multimedia who previously created every other title in the Kao series. The game was announced in June 2020, which marked the 20th anniversary of the series,[4] with the first concept art and information surfacing the following September.[3] Development started shortly after the series' second game, Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2, was re-released on Steam in 2019 following a trending #BringKaoBack campaign on social media.[3] Tate Multimedia was surprised by the games sales on the platform, which lead them to decide to create a new installment. The team prototyped a number of ideas, including a remake of the third game in the series, Mystery of the Volcano, and a combat-focused game starring a much older Kao. Eventually, the team decided to make the project a reboot, with Tate Multimedia publishing head Kaja Borówko saying, “it's a completely different take on the story and on the character”. [5] The announcement was followed by a short gameplay clip showing early footage Kao in a jungle environment.[6] Tate Multimedia is developing Kao using Unreal Engine 4.[7] Although the game was originally intended to be released in 2021,[8] the developers later pushed the release to 2022.[9] Besides of PC version, the title is scheduled to come on consoles PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch in the summer.[10]

References
  1. Stewart, Marcus (April 22, 2022). "Kao The Kangaroo Hops Towards A May Release Date". Game Informer. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  2. "Kao the Kangaroo's sequel gets a new trailer and a confirmed summer release". 27 January 2022.
  3. Allen, Joseph (September 1, 2020). "New Kao The Kangaroo Game Bounces Its Way To Steam In 2021". TechRaptor. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  4. Tate Multimedia (June 9, 2020). "Kao the Kangaroo is back!". Steam. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  5. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-02-14-tate-media-on-rebooting-kao-and-the-gentle-art-of-nostalgia
  6. Moyse, Chris (2020). "Kao the Kangaroo looks promising in this very early footage". Destructoid. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  7. Tate Multimedia (November 9, 2020). "The game's engine". Steam. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  8. Olszar, Aleksandra (September 2, 2020). "Kao the Kangaroo to make a return in 2021". GameReactor. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  9. Maycuzai (September 2, 2021). "New Kao the Kangaroo Delayed". Gamepressure. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  10. McCaffrey, Ryan (January 26, 2022). "Kao the Kangaroo (2022) Announced". IGN. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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