Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City News

[p]Last month, we finally popped the manhole cover off TMNT: Empire City, showcasing the game for the first time to attendees and select press at New York Comic Con. Creative Director Ace St Germain was joined by TMNT legend, and Narrative Consultant, Tom Waltz, as we showcased gameplay and the history behind our heroes in a half shell.[/p][p]Since then, we’ve been showing off much more of the game, sharing our little green-tinged digital slice of NYC with creators and press. They got to get to grips with the turtle’s lair and learn just what getting behind the bandana for the first time in virtual reality really means.[/p][h3]Variety Exclusive[/h3][p]As part of hands-on opportunities from NYCC, Variety sat down with Ace St. Germain and were the first to showcase the lair after a short bonding session with the battle-hardened brothers. Check it out.[/p][h3]VR Creators[/h3][p]We were also fortunate to partner with VR content creators as they too got to check out the turtles’ lair. You can see a collection of their videos below...[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Newsletter[/h3][p]Don’t want to miss out on the latest news and reveals when it comes to TMNT: Empire City? Sign up to our newsletter! You’ll get monthly round-ups of all the goings on in the turtles’ first adventure in virtual reality.[/p][h3]Join the Brotherhood[/h3][p]Jump shell first into our official Discord server and connect with VR and TMNT fans from around the world. Enjoy exclusive AMAs and giveaways. Get involved.[/p][h3]\[BONUS NEWS] Steam Frame Support[/h3][p]We’re proud (and incredibly excited) to confirm that we’ll be supporting the newly announced Steam Frame VR headset from Valve in 2026. Yes, that does mean TMNT: Empire City too. We’ll be speaking more about what that means next year.[/p][p]
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[p]When the Turtles want to visit the streets of New York, all it takes is a pop of a manhole cover – but for the Cortopia team, our trip took a little more planning.

This past month, we boarded a plane in our home city of Stockholm, Sweden bound for New York Comic Con – and behind closed doors, 250+ attendees got their first-ever look at the combat of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City. And while I know you’re eager to see it too, we couldn’t help but want to be a part of that time honored Comic Con tradition of “you had to be there.”

But, that doesn’t mean we can’t drop a hint or two as we recap our incredible week in New York.

Check it out 👉 https://www.cortopia.com/tmnt-empire-city-dev-diary-4/[/p][p][/p][p]In the lead up to launch, we'll be sharing further insight and behind the scenes of the development of the first TMNT game to come to VR. Be sure to join our official Discord, follow us on social, and wishlist the game.[/p]

[p]Hey Turtles fans,
[/p][p]Next week at New York Comic Con we’re showing all-new gameplay footage of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City for the first time. No filters. No cinematic tease. The catch? You’ll have to be in the room to see it! [/p]

• [p]📍 Friday, Oct 10, 12:45pm in Room 408 (NYCC).[/p]
• [p]🙋 Ace St. Germain (Creative Director) + Tom Waltz (who worked on
• Last Ronin*)[/p]
• [p]🎮 Gameplay[/p]
• [p]📗 Story details[/p]
• [p]…and maybe a surprise or two ;)[/p]

[p]And here’s the best part: if you attend the panel, you’ll receive an exclusive in-game item at launch. You won’t be able to get this anywhere else! 
[/p][p]Be sure to get us on your NYCC schedule, and we’ll see you on October 10th. Stay green, friends! (Psst, if you're not in town for NYCC; be sure to follow along on Instagram Stories and ask panel questions on Discord!)[/p][p][/p][p]In the lead-up to the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City in 2026, we will provide you with insights into the game's design and production through a series of developer diaries, wishlist to stay up to date, and follow our socials![/p]

[p]Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is all too often thought of as big action and silly gags – and while you’ll definitely find both in the series, at its core there’s a deeper story about brotherhood, about interpersonal dynamics, and about feeling the weight of something more than yourself. To communicate that effectively, you need to tell a story – and that story needs to be said by performers who understand the characters inside and out. So without further ado, we're proud to announce the main voice cast for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City[/p][p][/p][p]Check out the full Dev Diary #3 here, including a first exclusive audio clip! 👉🔗 https://www.cortopia.com/tmnt-empire-city-dev-diary-3/[/p][p][/p][p]In the lead-up to the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City in 2026, we will provide you with insights into the game's design and production through a series of developer diaries, wishlist to stay up to date, and follow our socials![/p]

[p]The rooftops of New York are such iconic environments for the Turtles, so using them for navigation became a top priority for us. When designing our movement system for Empire City, our north star was to help players feel like a Ninja Turtle who grew up in New York, leaping from building to building with a sense of style and speed. We want Empire City players to feel that, over time, they have a command over every nook and cranny of the city just like Leo, Donnie, Raph, or Mikey would. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Check out Dev Diary #2 in the video above and read more here 👉🔗 https://www.cortopia.com/tmnt-empire-city-dev-diary-2/[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the lead-up to the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City in 2026, we will provide you with insights into the game's design and production through a series of developer diaries. [/p][p]Keep an eye out for Dev Diary #3 in September![/p][p][/p][p][/p]