Mixtape (video game)

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Mixtape
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Developers Beethoven & Dinosaur
Publisher Annapurna Interactive
Director Johnny Galvatron
Engine Unreal Engine 5
Platforms
ReleaseMay 7, 2026
Genre Adventure
Mode Single-player

Mixtape is an upcoming narrative adventure game developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive. The title is inspired tonally and visually by 1980s "coming-of-age" films similar to the work of John Hughes. It is scheduled for release on May 7, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.

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Gameplay and story

In the 1990s, teens Rockford, Slater and Cassandra make their way to a party on the last night of high school, reminiscing about their teenage years together growing up in Northern California. [1] The player controls Rockford, who has dreamed of being a 'Music Supervisor' since she was eight years old. [2]

Development

Melbourne-based studio Beethoven & Dinosaur had previously developed a music themed platforming title The Artful Escape , also published by Annapurna Interactive and released in 2021. [3] Developer Johnny Galvatron described the feel of the game as "sorta like channel-surfing [old-school] MTV at 3 AM". [4] The title is "soundtrack-driven", featuring music from Devo, Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop, Joy Division, and more. [5]

At Summer Games Fest 2025, Mixtape was confirmed to be releasing on Xbox Game Pass. [6] [7] The game is scheduled to be released in 2026. In November 2025, It was delayed to 2026, as announced by the developer via its social media accounts. [8]

During Nintendo's Indie World Showcase on March 3, 2026, it was announced that the game would launch on May 7, 2026 and confirmed a release for Nintendo Switch 2. [9] [10]

References

  1. ↑ Arias, Jackie (13 June 2024). "Mixtape Has Goonies, Stranger Things' Wholesome Retro Vibes". GameRant. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Clarke, Jon (8 June 2025). "Mixtape Hands on at Summer Games Fest". Xbox Era. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  3. ↑ Carey, Sean (10 June 2025). "Upcoming Xbox Games — 5 top picks from Summer Game Fest 2025". TrueAchievements. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  4. ↑ Delaney, Mark (11 June 2025). "The Transcendent Vibes Of Mixtape". GameSpot. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  5. ↑ Singh, Surej (10 June 2024). "Iggy Pop, Joy Division, Smashing Pumpkins and more to soundtrack new 'Mixtape' game". NME. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  6. ↑ Muriana, Stefano (7 June 2025). "Mixtape shown at summer games fest". Mondoxbox. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mixtape, A New Game From Annapurna". Cinelinx. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  8. ↑ Brady, Lee (11 November 2025). "Xbox Game Pass day-one game Mixtape delayed until 2026". TrueAchievements. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "Mixtape - Official Release Date Trailer | Nintendo Indie World 2026". IGN Southeast Asia. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  10. ↑ Daniels, Joelle (3 March 2026). "Mixtape Gets New Trailer Announcing May 7th Release Date". GamingBolt. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
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