The most recent Nintendo Direct was filled with announcements, both big and small, across a variety of different genres. As usual, turn-based RPGs had a prominent showing,Nintendo dropped some surprising first-party announcements, and there were a healthy handful of outliers that didn’t really conform to any pattern.Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sportswas, rather fittingly, one such game.
Set for a Fall 2024 release on just about every platform,Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sportswill pit up to four friends against one another in a suitably silly twist on four classic sports, including basketball, tennis, golf, and soccer. WhileLooney Tunes Wacky World of Sportsonly received a brief announcement trailer, it’s already clear that it’ll be filled with classicLooney Tunescharm and humor, something that’s reinforced by the game’s healthy roster of iconic series characters.
Every Playable Character Confirmed for Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports
There are a total of nine characters currently confirmed forLooney Tunes Wacky World of Sports, all of whom are household names who have had a lengthy history with the beloved cartoon franchise. Of course,Looney Tunes' two biggest mascots, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, are both front and center of the game’s marketing, as is Porky Pig. Wile E. Coyote is making a bittersweet appearance on the roster following the controversialcancelation of theCoyote vs. Acmemovie, and the Road Runner is there alongside him. Sylvester, Elmer Fudd, Taz, and Lola Bunny have also made the cut.
At the time of writing, it’s unclear if there will be any major differences between each ofLooney Tunes Wacky World of Sports' characters, such as any unique special abilities or moves. However, some store listings do hint at there being some kind of gameplay difference between some characters, stating that players can “Speed by with Roadrunner, Lola Bunny, or Silvester,” or “Overpower” as Elmer, Porky, and Taz, or “Outwit” opponents as Bugs, Daffy, and Wile E. Coyote. It’s unclear if this is just some fluffy marketing or a hint towards some kind of character class system.
Every Non-Playable Character in Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports
There are also a plethora of non-playable characters confirmed to appear inLooney Tunes Wacky World of Sports. These cameo characters can be seen in the background ofLooney Tunes' debut trailer, cheering on the core nine. These cameo characters range from well-known faces like Marvin the Martian and Tweety to more obscure callbacks like Beaky Buzzard and Nasty Canasta. Though these characters aren’t playable, they’re a testament to just how extensiveLooney Tunes' historytruly is.
Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sportsis scheduled to release in 2024.
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