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Disney Illusion Island

Disney Illusion Island interview

After a surprise reveal at D23 Expo last year, Disney Illusion Island ­- an upcoming 2D Metroidvania from the makers of the recent Battletoads reboot – is set to launch exclusively on Switch in late July. After getting to spend nearly an hour with it at Summer Game Fest, I spoke with lead designer Grant Allen about its development, what it’s like working with such iconic characters, and what players can expect when the full game releases.

Disney Illusion Island release date

A release date has now come in for Disney Illusion Island. The game launches on July 28, today’s Nintendo Direct confirmed.

Disney Illusion Island was announced for Switch last September. We knew it was planned for 2023, but more specific timing hadn’t been shared.

Here’s some information about the game:

Disney Illusion Island

Disney Illusion Island is coming exclusively to Switch, Disney has announced. It will launch in 2023.

The game is being made by Dlala Studios, the team that worked on the 2020 Battletoads game. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will be featured in the 2D platformer that features local co-op. It’s set in the world of Monoth, and players must travel to the three biomes to retrieve the books of knowledge.


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