Mixtape (video game)
| Mixtape | |
|---|---|
| Developers | Beethoven & Dinosaur |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Director | Johnny Galvatron |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platforms | |
| Release | May 7, 2026 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Mode | Single-player |
Mixtape is an upcoming narrative adventure game developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive. The title is inspired tonally and visually by 1980s "coming-of-age" films similar to the work of John Hughes. It is scheduled for release on May 7, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.
Gameplay and story
In the 1990s, teens Rockford, Slater and Cassandra make their way to a party on the last night of high school, reminiscing about their teenage years together growing up in Northern California.[1] The player controls Rockford, who has dreamed of being a 'Music Supervisor' since she was eight years old.[2]
Development
Melbourne-based studio Beethoven & Dinosaur had previously developed a music themed platforming title The Artful Escape, also published by Annapurna Interactive and released in 2021.[3] Developer Johnny Galvatron described the feel of the game as "sorta like channel-surfing [old-school] MTV at 3 AM".[4] The title is "soundtrack-driven", featuring music from Devo, Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop, Joy Division, and more.[5]
At Summer Games Fest 2025, Mixtape was confirmed to be releasing on Xbox Game Pass.[6][7] The game is scheduled to be released in 2026. In November 2025, It was delayed to 2026, as announced by the developer via its social media accounts.[8]
During Nintendo's Indie World Showcase on March 3, 2026, it was announced that the game would launch on May 7, 2026 and confirmed a release for Nintendo Switch 2.[9][10]
References
- ^ Arias, Jackie (13 June 2024). "Mixtape Has Goonies, Stranger Things' Wholesome Retro Vibes". GameRant. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Clarke, Jon (8 June 2025). "Mixtape Hands on at Summer Games Fest". Xbox Era. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Carey, Sean (10 June 2025). "Upcoming Xbox Games — 5 top picks from Summer Game Fest 2025". TrueAchievements. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Delaney, Mark (11 June 2025). "The Transcendent Vibes Of Mixtape". GameSpot. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Singh, Surej (10 June 2024). "Iggy Pop, Joy Division, Smashing Pumpkins and more to soundtrack new 'Mixtape' game". NME. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Muriana, Stefano (7 June 2025). "Mixtape shown at summer games fest". Mondoxbox. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Mixtape, A New Game From Annapurna". Cinelinx. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Brady, Lee (11 November 2025). "Xbox Game Pass day-one game Mixtape delayed until 2026". TrueAchievements. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ "Mixtape - Official Release Date Trailer | Nintendo Indie World 2026". IGN Southeast Asia. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ Daniels, Joelle (3 March 2026). "Mixtape Gets New Trailer Announcing May 7th Release Date". GamingBolt. Retrieved 3 March 2026.