Oh boy, this looks delightful.
The long trend of nice-looking Mickey Mouse video games looks set to continue with Disney Illusion Island – and this time, he’s brought his mates along for the 2D platforming adventure, which is set to release very soon indeed.
Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck and Goofy as they attempt to save the magical island of Monoth, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
With co-op gameplay and a cartoony art style that’s hugely reminiscent of the fantastic Rayman Origins and Legends games, this one’s sure to be a delight.
Read on to find out everything there is to know about the Disney Illusion Island release date, release time, where to pre-order, and story and gameplay details.
Scroll to the end of the page to check out a trailer to see what all the fuss is about!
When is the Disney Illusion Island release date?
Disney Illusion Island is slated for release on the 28th July 2023, so just the end of this month!
It won’t be long before you’re side-scrolling to save the magical island of Monoth.
What is the Disney Illusion Island release time?
The Disney Illusion Island release time for those who have pre-ordered should be midnight as soon as it turns to 28th July. If not, the software to go live on the eShop from 2pm UK time or 5pm UK time.
There has been no official word on a release time for Illusion Island; the information above instead is more general guidance from Nintendo UK for all game releases.
Can I pre-order Disney Illusion Island?
Disney Illusion Island is indeed available to pre-order, and you can grab it from the Nintendo Store for £34.99 right here!
Alternatively, you can pre-order it from Amazon here.
Which consoles and platforms can play Disney Illusion Island?
As far as we’re aware, Disney Illusion Island is a Nintendo Switch exclusive.
This makes sense to us, with the Switch being primarily a family friendly console. Epic Mickey was a blast on the Wii, and we hope Disney Illusion Island is just as much fun for this generation!
Disney Illusion Island gameplay and story details
Interestingly, Disney Illusion Island looks to be a take on the a metroidvania genre. It’s a two-dimensional platformer with plenty of exploration, so we expect multiple mazes and maps in this magical world. The trailer shows a variety of different moves, from your typical run and jump to flying with an umbrella à la Mary Poppins.
And speaking of the magical world, Mickey and his friends are in a land called Monoth. It looks just as colourful and zany as you’d expect, and it needs saving “a thousand evils” according to the trailer. Speaking of which…
Is there a Disney Illusion Island trailer?
There is indeed a trailer, released on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel. Check it out below to see the game’s whimsical graphics and family-friendly gameplay in action:
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