In February 2023, Wizards of the Coast closed an internal game development studio, and with it cancelled multiple unannounced titles, one of them being Whimpact!, a “Pokemon meets Fall Guys” online multiplayer game. Rather than let it die, Leah Hoyer, who was at the time VP of creative for WotC, opened her own studio called Level Headed Games, acquired the rights to Whimpact!, and continued development–and it’s set to release in early access soon.
Whimpact! drops players into the world of Whims, cute little creatures that pass along magical powers to those who collect and care for them. The more they’re cared for, the stronger those powers will be. Up to eight players will be able to join together in co-op arena-style gameplay as they collect Whims, gather mystical energy called Starcane, and navigate obstacles while fighting hordes of robotic invaders trying to steal the energy for themselves.
There are seven different types of Whims to collect, each with six different color variants. The power each Whim gives the player will depend on its color, with powers including increased speed, increased strength, high jumping ability, longer jumping ability, and more. Players will be able to mix and match powers, including swapping Whims on the fly, during a match as well.
It’s great to see that this unique game has found a second chance after its initial cancellation. The combination of Pokémon and Fall Guys sounds like a fun and exciting concept! Looking forward to seeing how it develops.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how the gaming community can rally behind projects like this. The blend of Pokémon-inspired mechanics with Fall Guys’ fun multiplayer chaos could really appeal to a wide audience. It’ll be interesting to see how the developers incorporate feedback from fans moving forward!
of Pokémon and Fall Guys is such a creative concept! It’s interesting to see how fan support can sometimes breathe new life into games that might otherwise be lost. I wonder how the unique mechanics from both franchises will come together in this new project.