Skull Island: Rise of Kong announced for PC and consoles

Publisher Gamemill Entertainment and developer IguanaBee have announced Skull Island: Rise of Kong, a new action-adventure game based on the iconic franchise.

Skull Island: Rise of Kong is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 with a release set for later this year.

The game is coming in both a standard $39.99 edition at retail, as well as a digital deluxe “Colossal Edition” that costs $49.99. The latter comes with: eight exclusive film grains visual filters, the Kong style pack with eight different colors, a boss-rush mode, and a behind-the-scenes exclusive pack including looks at in-game artwork and the all-original orchestral soundtrack.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:

Your reign is at hand! Based on the rich history of Skull Island developed by creator Joe DeVito and based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, this exhilarating third-person action-adventure game lets you become Kong on a journey of vengeance as you fight to claim your rightful place as King of Skull Island.

Take on an action-packed quest to avenge the death of Kong’s parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: the saurian terror Gaw. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover its secrets across a variety of treacherous environments, discovering the power coursing through its exotic flora and fauna. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King!

Key Features

• Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw.
• Unleash the Fury of Kong: Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
• Ascend to New Heights: Gain new abilities through special events and intense boss fights to unlock Kong’s full potential.
• Discover the Mythos of Skull Island: Explore mountainous terrain, jungles, swamps, skullite-filled caves and more to unearth collectibles, unlock new areas, and learn more about the mysterious history of this faraway land.