Godzilla Will Roar on Consoles Again
After the movie theaters, Godzilla is now preparing to make a strong return to the console world. Toho has taken action for the first time since the Monsterverse era that began in 2014 for console-focused Godzilla games. The giant monster, which has recently made a name for itself again with its highly acclaimed films and comic book projects, wants to establish its throne in the gaming world this time.
A New Era Begins in Godzilla Games
Toho’s decision is part of a major investment in the Godzilla brand, both cinematically and digitally. Productions such as Godzilla Minus One, released in 2023, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, released in 2024, have increased the character’s global popularity. At the same time, comic book projects such as Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong and the new crossover event with Marvel show that this monster has become a versatile media figure.
This rebirth process is not limited to visual media. It is known that Toho invests in mobile games under the Toho Games label. The company currently has three mobile game projects, namely Run Godzilla, Godzilla Destruction and Godzilla Battle Line. However, these games stand out with their limited production values and experimental gameplay. Now, the goal is to make Godzilla a strong brand again on home console platforms.
The series, known for multiplayer fighting games such as Godzilla Unleashed in the past, may undertake larger and bolder projects in the new period. Toho, which took a step with small-scale projects such as Godzilla Voxel Wars, intends to create a more comprehensive and permanent game series this time. Players want to see modern versions of classic fighting games remembered with nostalgia, but Toho is also likely to come up with more innovative ideas.
This move by Toho also coincides with the recent increase in interest in licensed games. With examples like Hasbro’s GI Joe game and Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin project, licensed brands are experiencing a new revival in the gaming world. With this wind behind them, Godzilla is preparing to roar once again in the gaming world in 2025. Expectations are high, and surprises are on the way.
