CARMEN SANDIEGO Game Reboot Gets Official Launch Date

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you should make that doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off, but you probably grew up watching and/or playing Where the hell is Carmen Sandiego?.

That show and the subsequent computer game were great – from the great theme song to the challenging geographical trivia, it was a lot of fun and the game is coming back!

The series was rebooted with an animated adaptation a few years ago on Netflix, which lasted four seasons, and now you can relive the game with a fun new twist.

The rebooted puzzle adventure game has a new perspective that aligns with the plot of the animated series. Specifically, players will be able to play as Carmen Sandiego herself in a story-driven campaign that is poised to have players take on the role of vigilante as they track down other infamous criminal masterminds.

Playing as Carmen Sandiego means access to a variety of cutting-edge spy-style gadgets and tons of opportunities to travel the world as you gather intelligence to solve puzzles and track down VILE’s most wanted criminals. The game will include a narrative campaign and “classic” modes reminiscent of the original games fans know and love.

Carmen San Diego has its official release date this spring, March 4, 2025. The game just rebooted it will be available on mobile devices via Netflix Games, on PC via Steam and on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. The cost will be $29.99 for the Standard Edition and $49.99 for the Deluxe Edition.

The Deluxe Edition includes two cosmetic skins, an additional Where in the World Anniversary Caper adventure, and a digital art book and soundtrack for the game.

The game’s mobile debut via Netflix Games, however, will come a little sooner. This version for iOS and Android will be available starting January 28, 2025, just a few weeks away.

This means that Netflix subscribers will be able to try out the mobile version of the game a few months early, before its global launch on other platforms on March 4th. For everyone else, pre-orders are now available on console.

The Deluxe Edition comes with a 20% discount when you pre-order, while fast access on release day is the main benefit of pre-ordering the Standard Edition.

For those who want a physical copy to add to their collection, Gameloft also announced a 40th anniversary physical edition of the game.

This version will be available for Nintendo Switch and PS5 and includes the base game from the standard edition, the DLC from the deluxe edition, and some physical bonuses such as a global map, city location stickers, and a collector’s edition case.

They will go on sale in mid-April 2025 to coincide with the official 40th anniversary of the Carmen Sandiego franchise.

Are you excited to play this new version of the classic adventure game Carmen Sandiego?

via: CB