- The Next Generation of Disney Gaming?

In a world where gaming has become an integral part of our lives, it's no surprise that major players like Disney are continuously pushing the boundaries to create new and exciting experiences for their loyal fanbase.

After the moderate success of its predecessors in terms of sales figures, there were many who expected nothing less than a full-fledged sequel from Disney Interactive Studios. However, instead of simply releasing another installment with minor tweaks here and there (a common practice among some publishers), they've decided to completely reboot the entire franchise altogether!

This move comes at an interesting time considering how popular games like 'Fortnite' have become overnight thanks largely due in part because their business model focuses more on microtransactions rather than traditional full-price purchases. It remains to be seen whether this shift towards free-to-play will prove successful for Disney Infinity 4.0 though.

The next chapter in the highly anticipated series promises plenty of surprises, including new playable characters from across Walt's vast library of beloved franchises such as Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe titles alongside returning favorites like Elsa from Frozen - all brought together under one roof with improved graphics thanks to advanced technology provided by EA's Frostbite Engine 3.

However, before we dive deeper into the features and gameplay improvements that this new title promises, let's take a quick look at what happened in its predecessors.

Disney Infinity: The Originals

Released back in August 2013 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch (as part of Disney Parks Exclusive Title Pack - Season Pass) and PS Vita, this first game introduced us to a world where classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse were turned into action figures that could be brought alive through special figurines called 'Disney Infinity Figures'.

Players would collect these various figures across multiple worlds inspired by different Disney movies such as Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937), Pinocchio (1940s era), etc., then use them to battle against evil forces trying to steal away magical artifacts known only as 'Infinity Stones'. It was an interesting take on the 'collectible card game' genre, but it failed to capture widespread attention.

Disney Infinity 3.0

Two years later in September 2015 saw the release of Disney Infinity 2.6 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (as part of a bundle called 'The Complete Story' which included all three games plus bonus content), followed closely by its next-gen counterpart entitled simply 'Disney Infinity 3' on PS4 & Xbox One later that same month.

This iteration brought some much-needed changes to the formula, including new playable characters from Star Wars (including Rey and BB-8) and Marvel Cinematic Universe titles like Captain America: The First Avenger alongside returning cast members such as Elsa from Frozen. Graphically speaking things also seemed slightly improved compared to its predecessors thanks largely due in part because of EA's Frostbite Engine 3 engine being used under the hood.

Now onto what we can expect from Disney Infinity 4.0:

New Characters and Worlds

With a roster that already includes iconic figures like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie (from 'Aladdin'), Tarzan, Simba ('The Lion King') among others - not forgetting about brand new additions coming straight out of Star Wars: Rey & BB-8 alongside Captain America from The First Avenger too!

In addition to these character crossovers fans can also look forward to exploring entirely fresh environments inspired by classic Disney movies such as Beauty And The Beast (1991) and Toy Story 3 among others - all beautifully rendered in high definition thanks once again largely down to EA's continued support with their Frostbite Engine technology.

Improved Gameplay Mechanics

As you would expect from a next-generation title like this one, there have been some significant improvements made across the board when it comes to gameplay mechanics themselves. For example:

* New combo moves and finishing sequences that allow players more freedom than ever before in how they take down enemies using special attacks combos etcetera.

* Upgrades for existing abilities such as increased damage output or health regeneration upon leveling up characters further.

Overall, Disney Infinity 4.0 seems poised to deliver on all fronts - offering something old yet new at the same time with its tried-and-tested formula mixed together with fresh twists thrown into the mix courtesy of course EA's continued support through their Frostbite Engine technology powering everything under-the-hood!

However, we'll have to wait and see whether this latest iteration will finally be enough to capture the attention of core gamers worldwide. Until then, stay tuned for more updates on what other exciting features may come our way...

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