'Carmen Sandiego' Reboot Expected To Launch in March 2025

A reboot of Gameloft's "Carmen Sandiego" is expected to launch in March 2025 and will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC via Steam, and mobile devices.

The upcoming title was originally announced by the developer last year, and its official release date is Mar. 4, 2025. The "Carmen Sandiego" reboot will be released digitally before it gets a physical version, which will come in April 2025.

Carmen Sandiego Reboot

The latter is a notable timeframe because it is also when the iconic series celebrates its 40th anniversary. The "Carmen Sandiego" reboot will have two digital versions available for purchase: Standard and Digital Deluxe.

The standard edition will include the base game only and will cost fans of the franchise $29.99. On the other hand, the digital deluxe edition will have the base game as well as a special Anniversary Caper, two cosmetics skins, a digital soundtrack, and a digital artbook for $20 more, according to Nintendo Life.

The game is based on the Netflix reboot of the same name, where players will not be trying to chase down a legendary vigilante but instead play as her. In "Carmen Sandiego," you will have to uncover mysteries, sneak around enemies, and explore the vast world.

While the game will cost $49.99 for the digital deluxe edition, pre-orders get a discounted price of $39.99.

Become a Vigilante

There is also the 40th Anniversary Edition that includes the base game, everything in the digital deluxe edition, as well as a global map, city location stickers, and an exclusive 40th-anniversary collectors' edition sleeve, Gematsu said.

In the "Carmen Sandiego" reboot, players will have to make use of high-tech gadgets to capture VILE. The developer is inviting rookie gumshoes and seasoned detectives to put their skills to the test in the game's main campaign or classic "The Acme Files" mode.

For the first time in the franchise's history, players will take control of the protagonist herself and experience her escapades as she outwits VILE operatives. The various gadgets you have access to in "Carmen Sandiego" include a glider, grappling hook, and thermal imaging goggles.

The reboot is the first installment in the franchise in the past decade, and some fans have been able to play a few hours of the game recently. On top of giving fans of the series what they want, "Carmen Sandiego" is also said to be profoundly educational.

Additionally, the reboot also seems like an excellent and kid-friendly choice that can help younger players learn how to play video games, according to Polygon.