Into the Badlands Gets Companion Mobile Game

CHICAGO: AMC Networks and Reliance Games have developed a first-of-its-kind multiplayer martial-arts mobile game tied to the drama series Into the Badlands.

AMC’s Into the Badlands tells the story of a ruthless, well-trained warrior named Sunny (Daniel Wu) and a young boy named M.K. (Aramis Knight) who embarks on a spiritual journey across a dangerous land. The Into the Badlands Blade Battle game will feature a never-before-seen, isometric tactical combat and favorite characters from the TV series, including Sunny, The Widow, M.K., Waldo, Quinn and more, with unique weapons, powers and combat styles.

The game will launch in early 2017 to tie in with the season-two premiere of Into the Badlands. It will be available exclusively for smartphones and tablet devices.

Mac McKean, the executive VP of innovation and digital media for AMC and SundanceTV, said: “In addition to releasing exciting and authentic gaming experiences for fans, we want fresh game design and innovation to be hallmarks of the games based on AMC originals. We’re thrilled to partner with Reliance Entertainment for Into the Badlands, and we hope fans of both the show and martial-arts games will be thrilled with this title as well.”

Amit Khanduja, the CEO of Reliance Entertainment – Digital, added: “Into the Badlands Blade Battle is an exciting moment for us to deliver the gripping action and moment-to-moment tension of the TV series in a never-before-seen martial-arts game on mobile. It’s a first-of-its-kind innovative game with a ‘one vs. many’ combat system where you can relive the journey of famous characters and the drama of the story. What’s more, players from all over the world can build powerful squads, forge alliances and battle to conquer the Badlands.”