Outright Games has revealed that DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game is set to introduce a new story in DreamWorks' popular Dragons series - a TV show based on the popular 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon.
The game will see players join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat a new villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans. You'll clash against fierce enemies, explore new and familiar locations, and interact with favourite characters from the series in an action-adventure setting.
Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games, has said the following:
"The first feature film How to Train Your Dragon debuted eight years ago and has since sparked a beloved franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, inspiring additional films, television shows and more. DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders gives us a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Dragons history by partnering with Universal to create an original story introducing two new, very special characters. We look forward to unveiling more details soon!"
We're yet to be treated to any footage of the game, but here's a selection of screenshots and a feature list for you to check out:
Features:
A NEW, AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE: Help Scribbler recover lost memories and forge a friendship with Patch, his unique hybrid dragon
EPIC BATTLES: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes
EXPLORE VAST NEW LOCATIONS: Fly to familiar locations, as well as new locations, including Havenholme, Valka's Mountain and Blood Briar Island
SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles
The game is expected to launch in February 2019 in both Europe and North America on Nintendo Switch, aiming to coincide with the release of the new movie How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
Are you a Dragons fan? Are you intrigued by a new game for the franchise? Let us know with a comment below.
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Hailing from viking land myself, I'm still upset at how the EU forced us to stop riding dragons, and instead afford vast tracts of our already limited lands to dragon reserves.
Are you kidding ?
No, 3D Platform like OPEN WORLD. I really want to Flight and Ride Dragon. Much like Little Dragon Cafe.
Movie tie-in games don't do anything for me anymore.
Would be good if they could do the films justice at last. Doubt it, but we'll see.
Out of the animated series that have released over the past decade or so, How to train your dragon is one of my favorites. I like how the characters actually age and don't all have the Simpsons syndrome of staying the same age forever. If the game's decent and maybe $30, I might have to pick it up.
I bought every Amiibo and Monster Hunter Stories because it reminded me of HTTYD.
Actual game on Switch is amazing. Please, let this be good!
I just tried playing school of dragons again and it was awful, I was hoping they would make a new, actual high quality game. This is great!
Movies are great, T.V shows are decent, the games have sucked horrendously.
So excited to see this, but those screen shots though. Looked like a Wiiware Dora the Explorer game.
The last Dragons game was one of the worst video games I had ever played my entire life and I doubt anything will ever top it, but this certainly has kids game cash grab written all over it. So sad, it really was a great to show and a great movie series so far, the new trailer for the new game is incredible, day 1 in theaters. This is an insult and an embarrassment. This license deserves something along the lines of at least Skylanders, not this drivlle. ugh
Oh well, maybe it will be good past the graphics and real cheap real soon. I wonder if a Frozen 2 tie in game will arrive next holiday and fair better?
What year is it?
Where's Spyro the Dragon.
I have always thought an open world HTTYD game would be amazing. Sadly 2 was a horrendous game, but at least this one looks like some fun to play. Even if it'll most likely be shovelware.
Well, the screenshots look sharp. Hopefully the gameplay can match.
HTTYD could make an amazing video game if done as an open world action RPG. It's a shame that this game looks about as good as a free to play mobile games.
This movie franchise is still kicking? huh.
Guys, these are the same guys who made adventure time pirates of the enchiridion and crayola scoot.. i don't have my hopes high for this
Doesnt impress me yet
It looks neat.
I'm not sure if it'll be a good game but I'll certainly keep an open mind and watch reviews
Seeing licensed games always reminds me of THQ's untimely demise.
How to train your dragon would make a great Monster Hunter Stories/Pokemon type game. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
More shovelware, just what nintendo needs.
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