Mattel, Nintendo, Outright Games and other publishers are rolling out new games and updates across consoles, PC, mobile and Roblox, mixing retro revivals, family adventures and licensed collaborations.
Masters of the Universe heads to Roblox
Mattel Game Studios has partnered with Twin Atlas to launch Masters of the Universe: Battle for Grayskull, a faction-based action RPG available worldwide on Roblox. Inspired by last summer's film and decades of franchise lore, the game lets players join He-Man and the Heroic Warriors or Skeletor and the Evil Warriors in a battle for Castle Grayskull. Players can explore Eternia locations including Snake Mountain and Subternia, complete quests, defeat bosses and collect gear while unlocking new abilities and customizing their playstyles. An evolving skill tree and player-driven choices shape each adventure.
Retro brawler and Wuhu Island return
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a retro-inspired 2D brawler from Mattel, Bitmap Bureau and Clear River Games, brings Eternia to life with pixel-art visuals and classic arcade action. Players fight as He-Man, Man-At-Arms or Teela, with She-Ra unlockable in future play-throughs, battling Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, Trap Jaw and other villains across 13 stages. The game features iconic locations, Battle Cat combat, unique character styles and two-player local co-op. It launches Feb. 4, 2027, with preorders open through Limited Run Games through Nov. 22.
Nintendo is bringing players back to Wuhu Island with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 22. The game features 12 sports, including Boxing, Archery and Thumb Wrestling, plus activities and minigames for players of all experience levels. Players can explore the island by skateboard, power cruiser or prop plane, compete against top-ranked opponents in the new Island Crown Mode, and earn Spocco Points to unlock customization options, with Sportsmate and Mii characters and local and online play supported.
Holiday tie-ins and family titles
The Grinch returns to Who-ville in The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas from Outright Games. Players control the Grinch as he explores snowy environments, collects ornaments and tackles challenges to create the ultimate Christmas tree for the Whos. Familiar locations include Mt. Crumpit, the Grinch's Cave and Who-ville, with gadgets such as Rocket Skates, a Jetpack and a Snowball Maker to help players navigate obstacles and defeat enemies. The adventure supports solo play or local co-op, with Max joining in.
Toca Boca and Netflix are bringing KPop Demon Hunters into Toca Boca World on Oct. 27, adding fashion, music and character-inspired content based on HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys and other characters from the film. Players can mix everyday outfits with stage-ready looks, and a new in-game music player features four soundtrack songs — "How It's Done," "Golden," "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol" — for a limited time. The partnership also extends to Netflix Playground, where Toca Boca Jr Kitchen has received a themed update, available on iOS and Android at no additional cost with a Netflix subscription.
Roblox activation and emotional learning
Moose Toys and Gamefam are bringing MrBeast Lab to Roblox for the first time with a limited-time event inside Untitled Fling Game, running Oct. 17 through Nov. 14. The activation introduces the Mega-Tech Mutators Panthar, Silver-Byte and NecroClaw, with players able to explore a branded area, complete character-inspired quests and unlock themed rewards while searching for a hidden Gold Variant. It marks the fourth consecutive holiday season the two companies have partnered on Roblox; their collaborations have brought five Moose franchises to the platform, generating more than 100 million gameplay sessions and 650 million brand engagements, according to the companies.
Separately, Skidos and SmileyWorld have launched Happier Minds, an interactive experience designed to help children recognize, express and navigate everyday emotions through play. It combines SmileyWorld characters with stories, mood check-ins and calming activities, including a Mood Check-In and the guided Breathe Together exercise, and builds on Skidos' emotional well-being programming and SmileyWorld's Happier Schools Project. Ares Interactive, meanwhile, is rolling out new content across three titles, including a limited-time Ghostbusters crossover in Heroes vs. Hordes through Nov. 20, plus Halloween-themed events in The Walking Dead: Aftermath and Baseball Hits 26.