Outright Games, Aardman Team for ‘Chicken Run: Eggstraction’

The plot chickens! Outright Games has partnered with Aardman for the upcoming action-stealth video game Chicken Run: Eggstraction. Based on the iconic Chicken Run franchise, the top-down heist game picks up where Aardman’s 2023 film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget left off, as the gang works together to save chicken-kind. Chicken Run: Eggstraction launches this Fall, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Chicken Run: Eggstraction continues the adventures of its feathered heroes as they work to save chickens from the evil nugget industry. Take control of the Chicken Run characters and embark on a mission to infiltrate five fortified farms and liberate the captive chickens. Equipped for up to two players in local co-op, players can tackle the adventure alone or team up with a friend to hatch a plan for success.

Reprising their roles from Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Bella Ramsey and Josie Sedgwick-Davies voice Molly and Frizzle in the upcoming game.

“We are delighted to be working with Outright Games to bring a new Chicken Run adventure to the gaming community,” said Sean Clarke, Managing Director at Aardman. “Developing a game of this scale has been an exciting endeavour and has been a fantastic opportunity to expand the Chicken Run universe and continue building the brand in new and engaging ways for fans old and new.”

“We’re incredibly excited to be working with Aardman on the release of Chicken Run: Eggstraction, and the first Chicken Run video game in 25 years” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Aardman’s style is so distinct, and it’s been amazing to see how they’ve adapted it for a video game. We cannot wait for fans of all ages to explore this new chapter in the Chicken Run story, and to see how they can wing it through the chaos that awaits them.”

Source: Outright Games

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