DreamWorks Dragons Dawn Of New Riders Announced For Nintendo Switch

Outright Games and Universal Games have announced DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, coming to Nintendo Switch in February 2019.

The new game will coincide with the release of the upcoming movie How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

Check out the full details and screenshots below.

Worldwide video game publisher, Outright Games, today announced it has partnered with Universal Games on its newest title, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, which introduces a new story in the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe. Developed by Climax Studios, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will be coming to PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. The game will launch February 2019 in Europe and North America, to coincide with the release of the new movie DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

“The first feature film How to Train Your Dragon debuted eight years ago and has since sparked a beloved franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, inspiring additional films, television shows and more,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders gives us a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Dragons history by partnering with Universal to create an original story introducing two new, very special characters. We look forward to unveiling more details soon!”

Players will join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat a new villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans. They’ll clash against fierce enemies, explore new and familiar locations and interact with favorite characters in this fun and fiery action adventure.

KEY FEATURES:

• A NEW, AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE: Help Scribbler recover lost memories and forge a friendship with Patch, his unique hybrid dragon
• EPIC BATTLES: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes
• EXPLORE VAST NEW LOCATIONS: Fly to familiar locations, as well as new locations, including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island
• SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

“DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will take players on a new adventure that brings together a poignant tale of friendship, mysterious new characters and mystical locations,” said Chris Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “As the film trilogy reaches its’ epic conclusion, this new game will allow fans to deepen their connection with a world that has touched so many lives for almost a decade.”