Overview

• 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.