Skull Island: Rise of Kong releases October 17 on all platforms

GameMill Entertainment revealed Skull Island: Rise of King earlier this Summer and they have now shared the game will be released on October 17. The new King Kong game will come to Xbox One, Xbox Series XlS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

Skull Island: Rise of Kong is based on the series of novels featuring Skull Island developed by creator Joe DeVito and based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong. The third-person action-adventure game has received quite the criticism based on the early looks shared thus far.

Rise of Kong Key Features:

Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the 30-foot 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 cel-shaded environments including 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.

You can pre-order Skull Island: Rise of Kong for $39.99 at major retailers and the digital deluxe version for $49.99. The deluxe version includes the following:

Eight exclusive film grains featuring the ability to experience a red-tinted rage mode and the original look that harkens back to the classic Kong of Merian C. Cooper, the Kong style pack with eight different colors so you can choose your own Kong, a boss-rush mode allowing you to defeat all the titans of Skull Island, and a behind-the-scenes exclusive pack including looks at in-game artwork and the all-original orchestral soundtrack.