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'''''Ulitimate Sackboy''''' is a 3D automatic runner game developed by Exient for iOS and Android mobile devices. It is the second dedicated mobile title in the ''LittleBigPlanet'' series following 2014's ''[[Run Sackboy! Run!]]'' and revolves around [[Sackboy]] competing in the Sackworth University Games.
'''''Ulitimate Sackboy''''' is an automatic runner game developed by Exient and Sad Puppy for iOS and Android mobile devices. It is the second mobile title in the ''LittleBigPlanet'' series following 2014's ''[[Run Sackboy! Run!]]'' and revolves around [[Sackboy]] competing in the Ultimate Games.


The game was initially soft-launched on the Google Play Store in the Philippines, slowly making its way to other territories. It is currently only playable on Android devices, however, an iOS version has been confirmed for a future release.<ref name="PeteSmith Confirmation>[https://twitter.com/pete0151/status/1390213806668845059 Pete Smith] - Twitter, May 6, 2021</ref>
The game was initially soft-launched on the Google Play Store in the Philippines in late March 2021, and over the following year slowly made its way to other territories, and eventually iOS.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Similar to ''Run Sackboy! Run!'', Sackboy runs forward on his own, but the player can swipe the screen in different directions to control him; left or right to change lanes, upwards to jump, downward to slide, or downward in the air to perform a ground slam. Unlike its predecessor, however, runs in ''Ultimate Sackboy'' are finite, with the goal being to score as many points as possible within the allotted time, and without running into any obstacles. The player can sometimes find powerups on the track, including magnets to attract [[Score Bubble]]s from other lanes, and shields that grants temporary invincibility.
Similar to ''Run Sackboy! Run!'', Sackboy runs forward on his own, but the player can swipe the screen in different directions to control him; left or right to change lanes, upwards to jump, downward to slide, or downward in the air to perform a ground slam. Unlike its predecessor, however, runs in ''Ultimate Sackboy'' are finite, with the goal being to score as many points as possible within the allotted time, and without running into any obstacles. The player can sometimes find powerups on the track, including magnets to attract [[Score Bubble]]s from other lanes, and shields that can destory obstacles for a limited time.


===Daily Duel===
===Daily Duel===
After winning three runs in a row on a given day, the player can participate in a Daily Duel, in which they have one attempt to earn more points than their opponent. If the player wins, they receive one of their opponent's costume pieces the next day.
After winning three runs in a row on a given day, the player can participate in a Daily Duel, in which they have one attempt to earn more points than their opponent. If the player wins, they will receive a loot bag containing one of their opponent's costume pieces the next day.


===5 A Day===
===5 A Day===
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In March 2021, ''Ultimate Sackboy'' was soft-launched in the Philippines, being labelled as "Early Access" at the time. However, it wouldn't be discovered until late April when concept art for the game was uploaded to ArtStation by illustrator Javier Corzo. The title given to the concept art on their personal website, "Little Big Planet 2019" suggests that it formally entered development sometime in 2019.<ref name="LBP 2019 concept art">[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/R3oA5O Little Big Planet Mobile Phone Version] - ArtStation, April 24, 2021</ref>
In March 2021, ''Ultimate Sackboy'' was soft-launched in the Philippines, being labelled as "Early Access" at the time. However, it wouldn't be discovered until late April when concept art for the game was uploaded to ArtStation by illustrator Javier Corzo. The title given to the concept art on their personal website, "Little Big Planet 2019" suggests that it formally entered development sometime in 2019.<ref name="LBP 2019 concept art">[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/R3oA5O Little Big Planet Mobile Phone Version] - ArtStation, April 24, 2021</ref>


On May 6, 2021, former XDev Director Pete Smith replied to Twitter user "Nerdyant64" confirming the game's existence, stating it is "just early access at this stage." When asked, he also confirmed that an iOS version was planned for release.<ref name="PeteSmith Confirmation></ref>
On May 6, 2021, former XDev Director Pete Smith replied to a Twitter user confirming the game's existence, stating it is "just early access at this stage." When asked, he also confirmed that an iOS version was planned for release.<ref name="PeteSmith Confirmation>[https://twitter.com/pete0151/status/1390213806668845059 Pete Smith] - Twitter, May 6, 2021</ref></ref>


On November 24, 2021, the soft-launch was extended to Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore and Sweden.
On November 24, 2021, the soft-launch was extended to Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore and Sweden.


On March 18, 2022, Pocket Gamer revealed that the game was scheduled for release in Summer 2022, stating that Exient had "ramped up its hiring process over the past 12 months [making] 20 key hires to gear up for [its] release." <ref name="Pocket Gamer Summer 2022">[https://www.pocketgamer.biz/job-news/78429/exient-brings-former-un-hr-specialist-hunida-busefi/ Exient brings on former United Nations specialist Hunida Busefi] - Pocket Gamer, March 18, 2022</ref>
On March 18, 2022, Pocket Gamer revealed that the game was scheduled for release in Summer 2022, stating that Exient had "ramped up its hiring process over the past 12 months [making] 20 key hires to gear up for [its] release." <ref name="Pocket Gamer Summer 2022">[https://www.pocketgamer.biz/job-news/78429/exient-brings-former-un-hr-specialist-hunida-busefi/ Exient brings on former United Nations specialist Hunida Busefi] - Pocket Gamer, March 18, 2022</ref>
On August 21, 2022, ''Ultimate Sackboy''&apos;s Google Play Store page was updated with new screenshots and an early version of the game's trailer, with the game being soft-launched in Canada and Australia three days later. The trailer was taken down on August 22, however, a revised version of it would later surface on Exient's official YouTube channel on September 6.<ref name="UltimateSackboyTrailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1bNJ0hOS0c Ultimate Sackboy - Trailer] - YouTube, September 6, 2022</ref>
On September 6, 2022, ''Ultimate Sackboy'' was released onto the iOS App Store in New Zealand.
==External links==
==External links==
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exient.sackboy&hl=en&gl=ph Ultimate Sackboy on Google Play]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exient.sackboy ''Ultimate Sackboy'' on Google Play]
* ''Ultimate Sackboy'' on Apple App Store: [https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/ultimate-sackboy/id1555728544 NZ])


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:58, 21 November 2022

Ultimate Sackboy
Title screen
Developer: Exient, Sad Puppy
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
System(s): Android, iOS
Engine: Unity 2020.3.39f1
File size: 109 MB (Android)
176.2 MB (iOS)
Genre: Action
Supported players: 1
Current version: 1.6.0 (Android)
1.6.0 (iOS) (Read more...)
Release Date (Y/M/D) Code
Android Digital Download PH
(Soft-launch)
2021-03-25 ?
Android Digital Download DK
(Soft-launch)
2021-11-24 ?
Android Digital Download NL
(Soft-launch)
2021-11-24 ?
Android Digital Download NO
(Soft-launch)
2021-11-24 ?
Android Digital Download SG
(Soft-launch)
2021-11-24 ?
Android Digital Download SE
(Soft-launch)
2021-11-24 ?
Android Digital Download CA
(Soft-launch)
2022-08-24 ?
Android Digital Download AU
(Soft-launch)
2022-08-24 ?
Android Digital Download KR
(Soft-launch)
2022-10-06 ?
iOS App Store Digital Download NZ
(Soft-launch)
2022-09-06 1555728544
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Ulitimate Sackboy is an automatic runner game developed by Exient and Sad Puppy for iOS and Android mobile devices. It is the second mobile title in the LittleBigPlanet series following 2014's Run Sackboy! Run! and revolves around Sackboy competing in the Ultimate Games.

The game was initially soft-launched on the Google Play Store in the Philippines in late March 2021, and over the following year slowly made its way to other territories, and eventually iOS.

Gameplay

Similar to Run Sackboy! Run!, Sackboy runs forward on his own, but the player can swipe the screen in different directions to control him; left or right to change lanes, upwards to jump, downward to slide, or downward in the air to perform a ground slam. Unlike its predecessor, however, runs in Ultimate Sackboy are finite, with the goal being to score as many points as possible within the allotted time, and without running into any obstacles. The player can sometimes find powerups on the track, including magnets to attract Score Bubbles from other lanes, and shields that can destory obstacles for a limited time.

Daily Duel

After winning three runs in a row on a given day, the player can participate in a Daily Duel, in which they have one attempt to earn more points than their opponent. If the player wins, they will receive a loot bag containing one of their opponent's costume pieces the next day.

5 A Day

Every day, player can win prizes by collecting five Prize Bubbles containing different slices of fruit. The value of the prize increases for every consecutive day the player collects the five fruit, up to seven days.

Below are the prizes and their corresponding days:

  • Prize 1: 100 Coins
  • Prize 2: Sacknana Legs
  • Prize 3: 28 Buttons
  • Prize 4: Sacknana Top
  • Prize 5: 300 Coins
  • Prize 6: Champion's Bag
  • Prize 7: Sacknana Head

Development

In March 2021, Ultimate Sackboy was soft-launched in the Philippines, being labelled as "Early Access" at the time. However, it wouldn't be discovered until late April when concept art for the game was uploaded to ArtStation by illustrator Javier Corzo. The title given to the concept art on their personal website, "Little Big Planet 2019" suggests that it formally entered development sometime in 2019.[1]

On May 6, 2021, former XDev Director Pete Smith replied to a Twitter user confirming the game's existence, stating it is "just early access at this stage." When asked, he also confirmed that an iOS version was planned for release.[2]</ref>

On November 24, 2021, the soft-launch was extended to Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore and Sweden.

On March 18, 2022, Pocket Gamer revealed that the game was scheduled for release in Summer 2022, stating that Exient had "ramped up its hiring process over the past 12 months [making] 20 key hires to gear up for [its] release." [3]

On August 21, 2022, Ultimate Sackboy's Google Play Store page was updated with new screenshots and an early version of the game's trailer, with the game being soft-launched in Canada and Australia three days later. The trailer was taken down on August 22, however, a revised version of it would later surface on Exient's official YouTube channel on September 6.[4]

On September 6, 2022, Ultimate Sackboy was released onto the iOS App Store in New Zealand.

External links

References

  1. Little Big Planet Mobile Phone Version - ArtStation, April 24, 2021
  2. Pete Smith - Twitter, May 6, 2021
  3. Exient brings on former United Nations specialist Hunida Busefi - Pocket Gamer, March 18, 2022
  4. Ultimate Sackboy - Trailer - YouTube, September 6, 2022