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This week, THQ Nordic announced a new multiplayer title set in theSouth Parkuniverse, titledSouth Park: Snow Day. The title’s reveal trailer was shared alongside other major announcements at theTHQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2023.South Park: Snow Dayis the third entry in the franchise’s modern run of games, following the vents of bothSouth Park: The Stick of TruthandSouth Park: The Fractured But Whole. While classicSouth Parkcharacters appear in the title’s reveal trailer, THQ Nordic has yet to confirm howSouth Park: Snow Day’s cooperative gameplay works, or whether players can team up with specific characters in certain battles. However, a glimpse at the trailer gives fans a few hints.
South Park: Snow Dayis set to feature the crass humor and chaotic gameplay of its predecessors. Taking place during a school lockout, it appears that players will work together as a group while battling with other groups of children in an all-out grudge match. While the title’s premise seems to have been well-received by fans, the bold departure of its art style has proved divisive, and with little else confirmed inSnow Day’s trailer, fans are clamoring for more information. This has led some to dissect the trailer’s brief gameplay moments, in order to better understand howSnow Day’s 3D visuals influence its multiplayer focus.
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South Park: Snow Day Appears to Feature Cooperative PvE Combat
Thereveal trailer forSouth Park: Snow Dayfeatures Cartman, dressed in hisThe Stick of Truthcostume, giving an emboldened speech about snow days, before raining fire down from the sky. Following this reality-bending introduction, a feature common amongSnow Day’s predecessors, the trailer showcases nearly 20 seconds of gameplay footage. This footage appears to confirm thatSnow Day’s combat encounters feature group PvE gameplay. THQ Nordic has confirmed that up to four players can join forces to dominateSouth Park’s post-blizzard battlegrounds.
South Park: Snow Day’s gameplay footage appears to feature four unique player-characters, marking the return ofThe Stick of TruthandThe Fractured But Whole’s fan-favorite customization options. These original characters are shown engaging large groups of other children in brutal real-time combat. While characters such as Cartman are likely to take part in these battles in one way or another, it appears that the majority of gameplay will focus on the player character’s journey. If so, this aligns withSnow Day’s predecessors, which saw the player, or “New Kid”, elevated to a prominent role in the titles' central conflict, often with unexpected powers and skills.
South Par: Snow Day’s Co-Op Could Reflect Other Popular Titles
While little has been revealed aboutSouth Park: Snow Day’s gameplay, its combat footage is reminiscent of titles in the hack-and-slash RPG genre, such asHyrule WarriorsandDynasty Warriors. A team of four players could be tasked with controlling certain points ofSouth Park’s snow-ridden locations, using their unique characters to defeat enough enemies and mini-bosses to take full control of the battlefield. According to the title’s trailer, players may be able to summon supernatural elements and potential allies to aid them in the fight.
South Park: Snow Day’s unique player-characters are likely the primary focus of the title’s gameplay, but various fan-favoriteSouth Parkcitizens could show up to lend a hand. InSouth Park’s previous games, the “New Kid” could enlist the aid of classic characters in battle, leading to some hilarious, and highly destructive, attacks. InSouth Park: Snow Dayplayers may be able to summon characters to the battlefield, or briefly control them as part of an ultimate ability or attack. The finer details ofSouth Park: Snow Day’s co-op gameplay remain a mystery. Fans interested in learning more should stay tuned, as THQ Nordic is sure to provide multiple detailed glimpses atSnow Dayprior to its slated 2024 release.
South Park: Snow Dayis coming to PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.
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