The Japanese gaming company JP Games Inc has collaborated with the International Paralympic Committee and has announced today that there will be an official game for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics. The game has been named The Pegasus Dream Tour and it will arrive on mobile platforms on June 25th, 2021 for Android and iOS devices. The studio JP Games has been founded and led by Hajime Tabata, a well-known director from Square Enix who directed the Final Fantasy XV.
Welcome to the wonderful Pegasus City
The Pegasus Dream Tour is an avatar-based RPG that will take place in the fictional city known as Pegasus City. The game will allow users to create an avatar in the world called a “Mine” and characters will be able to choose ethnicities from any region. The game will use the latest technology to generate the face of your character from your very own selfie. Due to real-world restrictions preventing spectators from interacting as they usually would at such events, this game aims to allow people to enjoy the Paralympics in an innovative way akin to how we would normally interact.
Real World Paralympians are here to Play in this game
When playing the game, you will also come across the avatars from pre-generated characters made by the developers. Some of these characters will also be from real-world competitors who will be present at the Tokyo Paralympics. Nine of the world’s top para-athletes will be featured in the game with their avatars. They are:
- Takayuki Hirose (Boccia / Japan)
- Patrick Anderson (Wheelchair basketball / Canada)
- Holly Robinson (Javelin / New Zealand)
- Silvio Velo (Football 5-a-side / Argentina)
- Manami Tanaka (Wheelchair Tennis / Japan)
- Kohei Kobayashi (Badminton / Japan)
- Rie Ogura (Badminton / Japan)
- Scout Bassett (Athletics / USA)
- Chaiwat Rattana (Athletics / Thailand)
This game will serve as a Tool for Expanding Diversity
Gamers come in many shapes and forms, while many users can find representation in video games there are still many gamers who can’t find any. This new mobile game is just one step towards allowing all types of gamers to find inspiration through it’s unique gameplay.
We are greatly excited about The Pegasus Dream Tour’s launch on June 24 as it will help the Paralympic Movement connect and build engagement with new and younger audiences, as well further increase Para-sport awareness ahead of Tokyo 2020
Craig Spence, IPC Brand & Communications Officer
“We want all gaming and sports enthusiasts to pre-register already for this ground-breaking video game, which will see people from across the world virtually coming together and being able to enjoy the Paralympic Games in a whole new, innovative and fun way”, he added. Finally, to sum everything up, the official game for the Tokyo Paralympics – The Pegasus Dream Tour is coming out on June 25th, 2021. Keep checking back here to know more details about the game as it comes out.
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