Summary

  • Epic Mickey 3 is desired by fans, but creator Warren Spector's day job makes his involvement impossible for now.
  • Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake of the original game, fixing control issues and adding new features. It will debut this year.
  • In the meantime, fans can enjoy Disney Illusion Island for platforming fun with modern Disney characters like Mickey and friends.

Epic Mickey director Warren Spector discusses whether a third game is possible. Epic Mickey may not be ed as fondly as classic games like Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, but the 2010 action-platformer has established a decent cult following since its release. With its darker take Disney's iconic mascot, it stood out against other Mickey Mouse games, and while it may have received mixed reviews, the response was solid enough that a sequel, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, was released in 2012.

Following the news that the original title is being remade for modern platforms, Spector addressed whether fans can expect to see a threequel. Responding to a LinkedIn question from fellow game creator Chris Heatherly, Spector, most notable for creating franchises like Deus Ex and Thief, spoke about the future of Epic Mickey. Spector said:

I’d love to do Epic Mickey 3 but I have a day job that would make that impossible. I actually have a high level idea for what I’d do in a tri-quel.

As part of the same post, the creator also acknowledged the remake, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, stating that he was thrilled to see the original make a return. Spector said in part, "Everyone on the original team as well as the Purple Lamp and THQ Nordic teams that worked on the remaster did a great job bringing the game to life." Spector is not currently involved in the development of Rebrushed, and it remains unknown how much input, if any, he's had in the remake.

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Epic Mickey, originally a Nintendo Wii exclusive, may have failed to impress critics with its mechanics. However, its theme was hailed as one of the most interesting takes on Mickey Mouse Disney has ever produced. The story saw the titular character adventuring through the Wasteland, a location populated by many of Disney's forgotten or obscure characters and represented as a dark, twisted version of Disneyland.

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As for Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, the remake aims to fix some of the issues with the original game, particularly its problematic control scheme and frustrating camera. While giving everything a new coat of paint, Rebrushed will also be adding some additional tools to Mickey's arsenal, including extra movement abilities and skills to make navigating the Wasteland more efficient. Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is set to be released in 2024 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

While Epic Mickey 3 may be less likely following Spector's comments, in the meantime, fans wanting to scratch the itch for more platforming fun starring the round-earned mouse can check out Disney Illusion Island, a 2023 game starring modern takes on Disney's four core characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Disney Illusion Island were similarly mixed. However, many critics singled out its zany energy and fun levels as a high point for the experience.

Source: Warren Spector/LinkedIn