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The Last Kids On Earth And The Staff Of Doom

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: Outright Games
Developer: Stage Clear Studios
Release Date: June 4, 2021

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'The Last Kids On Earth And The Staff Of Doom' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 7, 2021 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT

Taking place in the spooktacular world of The Last Kids on Earth, fans can immerse themselves in an all new story with massive levels to explore and hordes of zombies to defeat, in up to four player couch and online co-op action.

Fans can play as the series’ legendary heroes Jack, Quint, June and Dirk, as they search for the missing pieces of the ultra-powerful Staff of Doom and try to overcome Malondre the Queen of the Slime Monsters, as she seeks to summon Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds.

Upgrade your weapons and armor, cruise around Wakefield in a post-apocalyptic pickup truck, fight through hordes of zombies and massive monsters, and battle epic bosses in The Last Kids on Earth and The Staff of Doom!

The original voice cast from the Netflix series returns to voice their respective characters including, Nick Wolfhard, Montse Hernandez, Garland Whitt and Charles Demers.

At launch, players will be able to jump into 1-4 player offline couch co-op mode, which will soon be followed by a patch that will add online multiplayer functionality.


"We are delighted to reveal more details about this exciting original story that serves as the backdrop for our interactive addition to the amazing universe, of The Last Kids on Earth. Our partnership with Cyber Group Studios has allowed Outright Games to work on some of the most exciting kids' entertainment franchises in the world today. The Last Kids on Earth has proven to be a perfect fit to adapt into a video game, and along with our partners at Cyber Group, Clear State and Atomic Cartoons, we're confident that fans and newcomers alike will fall in love with what we've got in store for them," said Outright Games CEO Terry Malham.

The brand-new game is based on The Last Kids on Earth book series from Penguin Random House, which has sold more than five million copies in print around the world, in addition to being named to numerous best-selling book lists such as The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. A new Last Kids graphic novel, "Thrilling Tales from the Treehouse" was also published on April 6th 2021, which includes six brand new short stories by Max Brallier, and full-color art by Anoosha Syed, Xavier Bonet, Lorena Alvarez, Jay Cooper, Christopher Mitten and The Last Kids on Earth series illustrator Douglas Holgate.

"We started with books, then went interactive on Netflix, and now fans of the Last Kids on Earth have the power in their hands to fully control the fates of Jack, Quint, June and Dirk as they take on the greatest foes ever faced in their battle to save the world.   The world of The Last Kids on Earth just keeps on growing, and I can't wait to see how readers, viewers and gamers around the world respond to the next exciting chapter in the journey of these beloved characters," commented Author/Netflix Series Creator Max Brallier

Key Features

  • Team up with your family and friends and take on Malondre, queen of the slime monsters
  • Upgrade your equipment, abilities, Big Mamaand the Treehouse and take on the zombie hordes
  • Explore Wakefield and drive around in Big Mama

IP rights for The Last Kids on Earth were optioned in 2017 by Thunderbird Entertainment Group, the parent company of Atomic Cartoons. The animated Netflix series debuted in September 2019 with a special 66-minute episode that went on to win a 2020 Emmy award in the category of “Outstanding Special Class Program.” Season Two began streaming in April 2020, and alongside the upcoming Season Three there is an interactive episode currently in production. Atomic, together with Cyber Group Studios, has also launched a toy and merchandise line based on the series with JAKKS Pacific, and a T-Shirt line with Hot Topic.

To date, The Last Kids on Earth book series has sold more than five million copies in print around the world, with eight titles from Penguin Young Readers. The latest book in the series, The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road, released on September 15, 2020 was an instant New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best seller. The latest installment of the Netflix animated series debuted on October 16, 2020.

The Last Kids On Earth And The Staff Of Doom will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC (Steam) on June 4, 2021.


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