Sand Land Game Set to Honor Akira Toriyama's Legacy with April Release

Following the recent passing of legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, the upcoming game based on his work, Sand Land, aims to bring his imaginative world to life.

• The Sand Land game, developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco, is scheduled for release on April 25, 2024, on various platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
• This game will be the first posthumous tribute to Akira Toriyama, featuring extensive adaptations of his manga series to create an open-world adventure.
• Developers have expanded the original story with side missions, dungeons, racing, and more to enhance the gaming experience.
• The adaptation process from 2D to 3D was challenging, particularly in capturing the expressive characters designed by Toriyama, with a focus on facial animations and lip-syncing for English voices.
• Sand Land: The Series, an anime adaptation of Toriyama's manga, has also premiered, further celebrating the legacy of the late artist.

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