You are never too old to play with toys – or Toy Story.
With “Toy Story 5” on the horizon, Disney, Atari, and Digital Eclipse are opening Pixar’s gaming toybox once again, reviving a collection of childhood favorites in two releases: Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition.
Buzz from the past
The Toy Story: Retro Roundup! will include several Pixar games, most of which will be playable on PC and modern consoles for the first time.
The collection spans some of Pixar’s earliest gaming adventures, including “Toy Story” (1995), “A Bug’s Life” (1998), “Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue” (1999), “Buzz Lightyear of Star Command” (2000), “Toy Story Racer” (2001), and the “Toy Story 2” console tie-in.
These titles are also getting a modern touch.
Players can save and load progress at any time, rewind difficult sections, use Rex’s Cheat Codes, and access guided practice modes.
Enhanced visuals are included, alongside an option to recreate the original PS1 look.
The collection will also include behind-the-scenes featurettes and developer interviews for fans curious about how these childhood classics were made.
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Woody rides again
For many fans, however, the biggest draw may be Toy Story 3: Complete Edition.
The beloved tie-in game returns with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie reliving the events of the film, from Andy’s Room to Sunnyside Daycare.
And yes, the fan-favorite Toy Box mode is back too, letting players complete missions, customize their own Wild West town, and explore at their own pace – now in crisp 4K at 60 frames per second.
Playtime across platforms
While “Toy Story 5” arrives in cinemas this June, the games are set to launch on October 15 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
This revival is part of a growing trend of bringing classic licensed games to modern platforms, introducing them to a new generation while giving original fans a dose of nostalgia.
If the collection proves successful, it could open the door for other Pixar favourites to return.
Cars, Monsters, Inc., and The Incredibles may have their own fans waiting for a chance to press “Start” once again.
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