Starting today, players can join Hello Kitty and Friends on a grand adventure to restore an abandoned theme park to its former glory, as Hello Kitty Island Adventure brings the beloved, bow-wearing star of Sanrio’s character lineup to the Apple Arcade in an exclusive game release.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a life simulation game where players will build friendships with their favorite Sanrio characters, like Kuromi, Badtz-Maru and Cinnamoroll, as they explore a massive island with a magical underwater world filled with puzzles, challenges and mysterious treasures. The game has more than 40 hours of gameplay, with more to be added over time.
Players can invite a friend into the game to play together, or play solo, as they traverse through a world teeming with adorable creatures and many mysteries to unravel. They will discover unique stories, participate in mini games, solve puzzles and uncover rare treasures to create the ultimate island paradise.
“We set out to create a game that Hello Kitty and Friends fans would love — an open world adventure combined with the cozy, customizable life simulation gameplay that delivers a deep and captivating experience, all wrapped in the incomparable charm of Sanrio’s beloved cast,” said Julian Farrior, founder of game developer Sunblink. “It’s an ongoing living world that will continue to honor and celebrate what fans love most about Hello Kitty.”
As players discover more of the island, they will have the opportunity to exchange gifts, chat, unlock character-specific quests and storylines with their friends and earn the ability to take a character around the world with them. Each character will also provide unique bonuses to help in the player’s exploration: Splash around with Keroppi, soar high with Cinnamoroll or get extra cooking help from Hello Kitty. Players can attract even more Sanrio characters by repairing, customizing and decorating visitor cabins across the island.
“Combining our core values of friendship, kindness, and inclusivity, and Apple Arcade’s inclusive and family-friendly offering, we aim to unite a community around the world through friendship, play, and positive connections with the launch of Hello Kitty Island Adventure,” said Craig Takiguchi, COO of Sanrio, Inc.
Apple Arcade is available for $4.99 per month with a one-month free trial. One subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog with 200+ titles, all free from ads and in-app purchases. The platform is home to hit games like Stardew Valley+, Cooking Mama: Cuisine! and Sneaky Sasquatch.
