Summary
MoreWickedcharacters are now available inFunko Fusionas part of its Wicked Pack 3, with Winkie Prince Fiyero making his debut in the game alongside new versions of frenemies Elphaba and Glinda. While previously released versions of Elphaba and Glinda are already available inFunko Fusion, this new pack features them in their school attire, reflecting life at Shiz University.
Universal’sWickedmovie’s popularityhas been a shot in the arm for movie musicals. An adaptation of the first act of the 2003 Broadway musical of the same name, the movie premiered in theaters last November and has grossed close to $730 million worldwide since then. Recently, it took home two Oscar trophies at the 97th Academy Awards after being nominated for 10, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande as Glinda.
Back in December, publisher-developer 10:10 Gamesreleased its first twoWickedDLC Packs forFunko Fusion. One contained villains Madame Morrible and The Wizard, while the other focused on main characters Elphaba and Glinda. In the original release, Elphaba is decked out in her classic Wicked Witch attire from the end of the film, while Glinda reflects her queen-like appearance from its opening number. Alluding to earlier imagery from the film, this new pack displays the duo as they appeared upon their arrival to Shiz, with Glinda in her gray-and-pink striped suit and Elphaba sporting her now iconic asymmetrical glasses. Likewise, Fiyero wears the regal attire from his first meeting with Elphaba in the woods and his big “Dancing Through Life” musical number in the library.
Funko Fusion Wicked Pack 3 DLC Characters
The DLC pack, which is being sold for $4.99, is available now for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam versions ofFunko Fusion, though there’s no word yet on a release for Nintendo Switch. It includes one more character and a lower introductory price point than the first two packs, which originally sold for $7.99 apiece. It’s also being sold for half the price of the more recentFunko FusionUniversal Monsters DLC, although that pack contains four characters: Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, Invisible Man, and Wolf Man.
While the new pack offers more options for fans ofWickedin the game, it followslayoffs byFunko Fusion’s developerthat were reportedly tied to the game’s poor performance. Reports from February stated that 10:10 Games had informed 19 different employees in mid-January that they would be losing their jobs, and inside sources stated that the cuts were attributed to the game’s poor market performance.
Funko Fusion
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Funko Fusion is a third-person action game that’s all about celebrating fandom. Play with some of your favorite characters from across TV, movies, games, and comics, and explore handcrafted worlds inspired by Jurassic World, Back to the Future, JAWS, The Thing, Chucky, Battlestar Galactica, Hot Fuzz, The Umbrella Academy, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Masters of the Universe, Invincible, and many more!Select, unlock, and play with 60+ unique playable characters from more than 20 fan-favorite franchises, all lovingly recreated in Funko Pop! form.Each character has their own weapons and special moves, and some characters have unique skills for solving puzzles and finding secrets.Explore your favorite franchises in video game form, relive memorable moments, and play through a unique story that ties them all together!Shoot, blast, and whack enemies in ranged and melee combat. Craft gadgets and items to give yourself an advantage or to unlock hidden areas.
