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Shrek Comes To Ubisoft’s Popular Fighting Game
Ubisoft has announced a Shrek crossover for its free-to-play platform fighting game, Brawlhalla. The collaboration brings characters from DreamWorks’ long-running animated franchise into the game, continuing Brawlhalla’s use of licensed guest fighters to attract players and broaden its appeal.
The crossover launches on 29 July and adds Shrek, Princess Fiona and Puss in Boots as playable characters, while Donkey appears as a companion. It was revealed during Brawlhalla’s Midseason Championship in Atlanta and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the first Shrek film; each crossover character will cost 300 Mammoth Coins.
In short
- Shrek characters join Brawlhalla on 29 July.
- Shrek, Fiona and Puss are playable.
- The crossover marks Shrek’s 25th anniversary.
Explained simply
Brawlhalla is a free-to-play online fighting game published by Ubisoft where players compete in one-on-one battles. The game regularly brings in characters from other franchises as playable fighters to attract fans of those properties and keep players engaged.
DreamWorks' Shrek franchise is marking its 25th anniversary, and Ubisoft has announced a crossover bringing characters from the animated films into Brawlhalla. Players will be able to control Shrek, Princess Fiona and Puss in Boots, with the character Donkey appearing as a companion.
Crossovers like this are a common strategy for games seeking to expand their player base and generate revenue, as fans of the guest franchise may try the game to play as their favourite characters. For Shrek enthusiasts, it offers a way to interact with beloved characters in a completely different gaming format.