Bandai Namco has remained rather consistent with shipping more for Pac-Man in recent years. In 2022, the firm went ahead with the release of Pac-Man Museum+ which comes as an anthology collection to revisit the legacy of the series. Additionally, Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is another game for the series as well which shipped earlier this year.
Looking ahead, there is also a live-action film that is also piecing together in Hollywood. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sonic the Hedgehog producer Chuck Williams is attached to the picture. However, there has yet to be an update on the film. But at The Game Awards, Bandai Namco unveiled its next planned project for Pac-Man.
During the presentation, Bandai Namco unveiled a metroidvania for the series – Shadow Labyrinth. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below:
“As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet where relics from past wars remain, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will. To survive you will discover many secrets, start preying on your enemies, and become the apex predator as embrace your true purpose,” the description on the Steam page reads.
“Search the remnants of an age-old intergalactic conflict, started long before your arrival, and discover new powers and abilities. Use them to traverse an alien world as you battle dangerous creatures and evolved monstrosities. […] Master the fluid combat and combine powerful skills to create a playstyle of your own. Use different playstyles to turn the tables on your enemies as you consume them and grow from prey to apex predator.”
Are you any interested in Shadow Labyrinth?
Shadow Labyrinth is listed for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch for a 2025 launch.
