THQ Nordic and Disney Games have announced that Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.
Purple Lamp Studios was the developer behind remaking the Wii classic, which sees Mickey Mouse journey through Wasteland – a realm filled with forgotten Disney characters.
Wielding a magical brush using paint and thinner, you can repaint the world around you to either restore beauty or uncover hidden secrets.
To come with the Costume Pack downloadable content, we’re promised that Mickey’s adventure will shine “brighter than ever” on Nintendo Switch 2, with higher resolution visuals, improved framerate, and mouse-style controls using the Joy Con 2 controller.
We enjoyed our time with the game on the original Nintendo Switch, concluding in our review: “Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed is a decent update of one of the Wii’s much-beloved adventures. As a Disney fan, playing through with my son was an absolute delight, smiling with glee as we registered rides from the theme parks and leaping off the sofa whenever we crossed paths with a well-known face. As a gamer, though, my experience was – as much as I hate to say it – good but not great, filled with intriguing worlds to explore and dated tasks to accomplish.”
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Epic Mickey Returns: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the magic of Disney to life in a vibrant 3D platformer. This faithful remake sends Mickey Mouse on an epic journey through Wasteland, a realm of forgotten Disney characters. As Mickey, you will dive into a fantastical world, and armed with paint and thinner, shape your adventure and the fate of this alternate world.
- Wield The Magic Brush: Help Wasteland with Mickey’s Magic Brush! Use paint to restore beauty and harmony or thinner to alter your environment and uncover hidden secrets. Your choices influence Mickey’s destiny and change the outcome of this artistic odyssey. Will you become the epic hero Wasteland needs?
- Classic Characters: Encounter various classic characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Yen Sid, Pete, and more as you travel between lands in Wasteland. Collect virtual Disney pins, tackle creative challenges, and uncover secrets, all while exploring classic platforming levels inspired by animated films and shorts.
- New Skills, Timeless Magic: Use new skills for Mickey, such as dash, ground pound and sprinting. The game’s compelling story makes it an unforgettable adventure for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Join Mickey Mouse and unravel the mysteries of Wasteland in this classic remake for modern audiences!
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 6 October 2026.
