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The Future of South Park Video Games

2025-06-25 03:10:17

The South Park franchise has seen a variety of video game adaptations since its debut in 1998. While the latest release, Snow Day (2024), received mixed reviews, fans remain hopeful for new projects. The first South Park game was a Nintendo 64 first-person shooter, later ported to PC and PlayStation. Though it garnered mixed reactions initially, it holds nostalgic value for many gamers.

Following the original game, the series experimented with party and racing titles like Chef's Luv Shack and South Park Rally. After a nine-year hiatus, smaller games such as Let's Go Tower Defense Play and Phone Destroyer emerged. However, the franchise truly shined with its RPGs—The Stick of Truth (2014) and The Fractured But Whole (2017)—both praised for their storytelling and humor.

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With no new RPGs in nearly a decade, fans are eager for another installment. The upcoming THQ Nordic Showcase on August 1 could be the perfect opportunity for an announcement. While nothing is confirmed, past showcases have featured South Park reveals, keeping hopes alive.

If a new game is announced, what could it be? A third RPG seems likely, but fans have also speculated about open-world or GTA-style adaptations. Regardless, the franchise’s enduring popularity suggests a new project is inevitable—whether at the showcase or later.

In the meantime, fans can look forward to South Park Season 27, premiering July 9. The show’s return ensures the franchise remains in the spotlight, even as gamers await news about its next video game venture.