King Kong’s Roaring Return to Video Games with Skull Island: Rise of Kong

King Kong, the legendary cinematic giant, is set to roar back into the video gaming universe with ‘Skull Island: Rise of Kong’, slated for release in Fall 2023. Developed by indie studio IguanaBee and published by GameMill Entertainment, the game promises a unique experience, where players will control a young Kong and avenge his parents’ death, killed by Gaw, an alpha predator.

For decades, Kong’s influence in gaming has been monumental, inspiring iconic characters like Nintendo’s Donkey Kong. The colossal primate has been the focus of several video games, including a highly acclaimed first-person shooter based on Peter Jackson’s 2005 remake of King Kong.

First Look: ‘Skull Island: Rise of Kong’ Trailer

The resurgence of the mighty ape in the MonsterVerse franchise, coupled with the impending arrival of ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’, has only fueled excitement for Kong’s return to gaming. A captivating trailer for ‘Skull Island: Rise of Kong’ released on YouTube gives players a glimpse into this epic adventure. From a young Kong observing the pandemonium on Skull Island to the adult Kong battling monstrous creatures with agility and power, the trailer provides a taste of what’s to come.

An inadvertent leak on Amazon’s Spanish site pre-empted the official announcement of ‘Skull Island: Rise of Kong’. The game, which marks Kong’s first solo venture since 2017’s ‘KONG VR: Destination Skull Island’, is eagerly anticipated by fans. As the younger, less infamous Kong, players will journey through his evolution to become the powerful creature renowned in cinema.

If ‘Skull Island: Rise of Kong’ leaves you wanting more of the great ape, you can look forward to his big-screen return in ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ in 2024. The game is expected to release on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Prepare yourself for an enthralling, wild ride with the legendary Kong!