Summary
Funko Fusionalready features plenty of legendary heroes as playable characters, and now KFC’s iconic founder/mascot Colonel Sanders is joining its ranks. Announced back in 2022 and set for release on September 13,Funko Fusionis an action-adventure crossover based on the popular Funko POP figures and contains characters from a variety of Universal-owned properties. Some of these properties includeThe Walking Dead,Invincible, andScott Pilgrim vs. the World, all of which have been featured in video games before.
Additionally, some ofFunko Fusion’s playable characters hail from video game franchises likeFive Nights at Freddy’sandTeam Fortress 2, though the latter hasdrawn controversy fromTF2fanswho would rather Valve focus on updating the main game instead of licensing its characters to other titles. On a much lighter note, the beloved Mega Man will lend his Mega Buster to the battle againstFunko Fusion’s villain Eddy, having been confirmed as a playable character in August.
He will be joined by an unlikely ally whenFunko Fusionlaunches later this week, as developer 10:10 Games recently announced that KFC’s Colonel Sanders will be playable. The iconic fast-food mascot will be available in his traditional white suit, and KFC Rewards members in the US can redeem their reward points to unlock alternate costumes like Mecha Colonel Sanders (for 250 points) or Chef Colonel Sanders (for free) from theKFCandFunkowebsites. AFunko Fusiongameplay trailer of the Colonel in action was also released, showing him firing fried chicken at enemies from a makeshift bucket cannon.
KFC’s Colonel Sanders Joins Funko Fusion
At first glance, KFC might not be a company players associate with gaming aside from a tasty snack between sessions, but the fast-food chain has had promotions with titles likeDiablo 4,Genshin Impact, andFinal Fantasyover the past few years. This isn’t getting into KFC’s own unusual gaming endeavors, such asa mock “KFC Console”(complete with chicken warmer) and a Colonel Sanders-themed dating sim that even featured Lady Dimitrescu fromResident Evil Villagein a bizarre crossover promotion.
Now the Colonel is getting ready for some finger-licking combat inFunko Fusion, which is shaping up to be a wild pop culture crossover on par withFortniteandthe defunctLEGO Dimensions.Funko Fusionwill be released September 13, meaning that curious gamers won’t have to wait too much longer to jump into the world of Funko POPs as Colonel Sanders and many other classic characters.
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.
