Disney and Aniplex’s mobile JRPG,Disney Twisted-Wonderland, will finally launch in North America with a full English translation. Pre-orders are now live, offering rewards to players who register for the game ahead of its release.
Disney Twisted-Wonderlandwas first released in Japan in March of 2020, garnering over 1.5million downloads upon launch. The game features an original story, with characters inspired by classic Disney villains such asThe Little Mermaid’sUrsula,The Lion King’sScar, andSleeping Beauty’sMaleficent. Yana Toboso, creator of acclaimed manga and anime seriesBlack Butler, supplied all character designs as well as the main script for the game.
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A new trailer from Aniplex confirms thatDisney Twisted-Wonderlandwill release in the United States and Canada on June 30, 2025. The protagonist-whose name is chosen by the player-is transported to another world through a magic mirror. Arriving at Night Raven College, amagical school not unlikeHarry Potter’sHogwarts, they are taken in by the institution’s headmaster despite having no magical abilities. The player must search for a way back to their own world, interacting withDisney Twisted-Wonderland’svaried cast of characters along the way.
The core gameplay ofDisney Twisted-Wonderlandblends the mechanics of JRPGs, rhythm games, and gacha games, all set tovisual novel storytelling. The player can use Magical Keys to summon new characters of varying strength and rarity. Attending classes at Night Raven College will improve a character’s stats, allowing them to perform better in the turn-based battles that make up the game’s combat. Both enemies and party members have weaknesses, which can be targetted by certain types of magic for extra damage. Rhythm-based minigames also play a key role, requiring the player to earn a high enough score to progress.
Asgacha games such asGenshin ImpactandFire Emblem: Heroesbecome increasingly popular in the west, it’s no surprise to see Disney and Aniplex tapping into the market for these games. WhereDisney Twisted-Wonderlandstands to gain, however, is from Disney’s cultural omnipresence. The universal appeal of the franchise’s characters is a huge draw for the game, especially to those who might be unfamiliar with gacha games as a whole. Given the prevalence of the game’s many fan-made translations, an official localization has a good chance of succeeding with English-speaking audiences.Disney Twisted-Wonderland’searly release next year is sure to delight both gacha players as well as Disney’s legion of fans, offering a new take on the media giant’s beloved characters.
