“Wicked” Characters Debut in “Funko Fusion” Video Game This Week
Dec 3, 2024 at 4:01 PM
This week, "Wicked" is set to become even more popular with the Tuesday launch of downloadable content tied to the Universal film in the action-adventure video game "Funko Fusion." Developed by 10:10 Games and released in September, the game is filled with Funko Pop! figurine versions of iconic pop culture figures. It is a co-op action title that combines characters from "Jurassic World," "Back to the Future," "Five Nights at Freddy’s," and other beloved NBCUniversal IP into Funko Pop! format alongside hero Freddy Funko and his evil twin Eddy Funko.
Unique Collaborations with Universal
"Now, 'Wicked' joins a list of 'Funko Fusion' collaborations with Universal. The next collaboration will include some characters from NBC's 'The Office.' This shows the wide range of partnerships and the continued popularity of the 'Funko Fusion' concept."Pack 1: Glinda and Elphaba
"The 'Wicked' cast will be available in two different 'Funko Fusion' DLC packs priced at $7.99 each. Pack 1 includes the addition of Glinda (as played by Ariana Grande in 'Wicked') and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) as playable characters in the game. These characters bring a new level of excitement and recognition to the game. Glinda's charm and Elphaba's complexity add depth to the gameplay, allowing players to experience the magic of 'Wicked' in a whole new way. With their unique designs and abilities, they are sure to be popular among players."Pack 2: The Wizard and Madame Morrible
"Pack 2 brings in The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). These characters add another dimension to the game. The Wizard's wisdom and Madame Morrible's cunning bring a strategic element to the co-op gameplay. Players can team up with their friends and use the powers of these iconic characters to overcome challenges. The combination of these characters with the Funko Pop! format creates a unique and immersive gaming experience.""Per Funko, 'Players who pick up either Wicked Movie pack can dive into the newly launched online co-op mode as Elphaba, Glinda, The Wizard, Madame Morrible, or any other Funko Fusion character with up to three friends. Build a full squad of fan-favorite characters and fuse your fandoms through crossover combinations never before possible!' This online co-op mode allows players to connect with their friends and share the excitement of the 'Wicked' universe. The ability to fuse different characters and create unique combinations adds a lot of replay value to the game.""The new 'Funko Fusion' 'Wicked' content is available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. This ensures that players on different platforms can enjoy the game and the 'Wicked' DLC. The wide availability of the content makes it accessible to a large number of players and increases the game's popularity.""Over the Thanksgiving holiday, 'Wicked' enjoyed another huge box office turnout, notching the No. 2 spot with $81.1 million over the traditional weekend and $118.2 million over the five-day holiday stretch. Director Jon M. Chu's big-screen take on the popular Broadway musical has generated $263.1 million in North America and $359.2 million globally, as of Sunday. This shows the strong appeal of 'Wicked' both on the big screen and in the gaming world."Watch the trailer for the "Wicked" DLC for "Funko Fusion" via the video below.