Skull Island: Rise of Kong Releases on October 17th

GameMill Entertainment’s Skull Island: Rise of Kong will release on October 17th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, the game focuses on Kong’s upbringing, as he seeks vengeance against the saurian Gaw for the death of his parents. Check out the latest trailer below.

Along the way, you’ll explore various locations, from jungles and caves to swamps and mountains, battling all kinds of threats. Kong can unleash powerful combos and his signature roar to send them packing, but he’ll also unlock new abilities throughout the 5-6 hour story. Check out our interview with the developer for more details.

Skull Island: Rise of Kong retails for $39.99, but there’s also a Colossal Edition for $49.99. It includes film grains that mimic the look of the 1933 and 1970s films, the Kong Style Pack to recolor Kong with eight different shades, behind-the-scenes artwork, an orchestral soundtrack and a Boss Rush Mode.