MATTEL AND OUTRIGHT GAMES BRING MONSTER HIGH TO ALL CONSOLES AND PC THIS FALL
Enroll at Monster High and Team Up with the Boo Crew for a Monstrously Good Time in Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets
El Segundo, Calif. and London, UK (July 22, 2024) – Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, in collaboration with Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, has today revealed the first Monster High™ video game for the current generation of consoles – Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™. It’s almost time for players to create their very own monster, meet the Boo Crew, and lend a helping hand to stop the mysterious chaos roaming the halls. Developed by Petoons Studio, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets will be available just in time for Halloween, October 29, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC available on Steam and the Microsoft Store.
Be yourself. Be unique. Be a Monster™.
Discover the secrets of the Hidden Rooms, and what is happening at Monster High.
As the newest member of the Boo Crew, you’re in for one hex-citing adventure!
Monster High is one of the most successful and beloved kids’ properties of all time, featuring a world of fangtastic characters that embrace what makes them unique and rally people everywhere to be yourself, be unique and be a monster. Monster High’s Skulltimate Secrets line is currently ranked #4 in Fashion Doll & Accessories items in the US (YTD 2024) and was the #9 item in 2023.* Now, the haunted halls are opening their doors to popular gaming systems with Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets, a single-player, 3D platformer with chillingly captivating gameplay. Strange things are occurring on the grounds of Monster High™, and it’s up to players to stop the chaos plaguing the halls of their school.
Players can become besties with Clawdeen Wolf™, Draculaura™, Frankie Stein™, and the rest of the Boo Crew to explore various locations, uncovering the fangtastic secrets of the Hidden Rooms along the way. Choose from six fangtastic monster types to craft a unique character, picking from a fabulous array of spooky hairstyles, haunt-couture clothing, and scareccessories for the ultimate Monster High experience.
“Monster High continues to resonate with kids and fans as a space to celebrate their true selves, and now we are introducing new characters and a spooktacular mystery to uncover for players on all major consoles and PC,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets lets players of all backgrounds imagine themselves as part of The Boo Crew and gives them the chance to express their personality in a quirky, playful way that embraces inclusion and creativity.”
“Monster High is an IP that truly encourages fans to express every part of themselves and think outside the box. We couldn’t be prouder to help build on its legacy and reintroduce the Boo Crew to a new generation of players,” said Stephanie Malham, COO of Outright Games. “As the latest Monster High video game to be released on all consoles and PC, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets invites fans to explore faithful recreations of the school, experience a brand-new story, and design their own ghoulish character. Mattel has worked with us every step of the way, providing us the tools and support to create something that will be special for fans old and new.”
Monster High debuted in 2010 to create a more accepting world where everyone feels proud to be their authentic self and let their inner monster shine.The franchise follows a group of monster teens as they attend Monster High, learning to embrace their differences through strong friendships. Community, acceptance, and belonging are core tenets of this group. It’s not about one monster, but each one of them – coming together, supporting one another, and embracing their unique differences.
Since reimagining the brand in 2022, Monster High has made an even greater impact on issues that are core to the brand purpose of inclusion, diversity, and community through inspiring product, content and initiatives including the brand’s social mission, Monster High Project Belonging.
To learn more about Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™ and discover more upcoming games published by Outright Games featuring Mattel franchises, follow Outright Games on YouTube (@OutrightGames), X (@Outright_Games), and Instagram (outright_games). Monster High can be found on all platforms at @MonsterHigh.
*Source: Circana/Retail Tracking Service/US/JAN-MAY 2024 & JAN-DEC 2023/Fashion Dolls & Acc Subsegment/USD
