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Disney Infinity 2.0 ditches original game's unlock system
Speaking with Joystiq yesterday, a Disney Interactive Studios representative confirmed that Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes will not use the criticized "roulette" item-unlocking system from the original Disney Infinity, and will instead allow players to unlock items on an easier and more intuitive basis. During gameplay in both Disney Infinity games, players earn points toward unlocking items based on classic Disney properties for use in the sandbox-styled Toy Box mode. Disney Infinity's approach to unlocking these items drew criticism from players, essentially leaving item unlocking up to random chance and blocking players from working toward items they wished to use within Toy Box mode.
Maleficent finally gets invited to something: Disney Infinity 2.0
Disney's drag-and-drop sandbox has cordially invited Maleficent to the next shindig in Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition. The announcement ties to this weekend's opening of Maleficent, a new fairytale film in which a horned Angelina Jolie puts at least one person to sleep. The villainous mistress that sullied Sleeping Beauty's christening joins a wide range of Disney characters in Disney Infinity, including that super-heroic bunch from the Marvel universe. And just like The Avengers, Maleficent comes in the form of a physical toy to be placed on a special base, which seemingly teleports her right into the game. Disney Interactive also used a Wednesday night preview of Maleficent in San Francisco to show off Princess Merida of DunBroch, the bold archer from Pixar's Brave. She'll join Disney Infinity, having been picked as a favorite in social polls. Merida's archery and Maleficent's magic will both be available in the Toy Box mode of Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition, coming to PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo platforms this fall. [Image: Disney]
Disney Infinity 2.0 out in September, says official webcast
Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes is soaring onto shelves in September, according to an official weekly webcast. At the 8:28 mark in the video, Executive Producer John Vignocchi says, "Definitely check out all the Avengers that are going to be part of the 2.0 edition of Disney Infinity out this September." Now, pinches of salt at the ready, because official announcements from earlier in the week only noted a fall window, and nothing more specific than that. Also, when Disney's official fan club let slip of the news a bit early, it noted an August launch, not September - that was all swiftly retracted ahead of the announcement proper. Finally, when we reached out to Disney a UK PR representative reiterated a fall window. If September is accurate, however, it means Disney Infinity 2.0 gets the jump on the new Skylanders, which is due to hit North America on October 5 and Europe on October 10. As for Disney's own magic box that turns plastic into gold, Infinity 2.0 calls on characters from Marvel's huge roster of heroes. The new characters include Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Iron Man, and promises of plenty more besides. The new game also brings expanded worlds for the heroes to fly around in, and a deeper Toy Box to sink time into. All the additions and expansions won't prevent returning players from using characters, power discs and Toy Box saves from the original game, because they'll all be compatible with Infinty 2.0. [Thanks, Tim!]
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes coming this fall; PS4 and Xbox One joining the fight
Update: Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes will launch for previous generation systems as well as PS4 and Xbox One this fall. Watch the trailer above. Original Story: Live in Los Angeles, Disney has announced the next adventure for its popular Infinity franchise. Leveraging its Marvel series, Disney will inject its superheroes into a new release later this year. Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes will launch this fall. When originally and accidentally revealed earlier this month, Disney noted the Marvel Super Heroes refresh to Disney Infinity would arrive in August. Disney quickly backtracked on the announcement, saying its D23 club "erroneously reported about the launch of the next chapter of Disney Infinity."
