On the hunt for gold medals in 18 Olympic disciplines with specially created Olympians in the officially licensed game of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“The Olympics have a long tradition of official video games and we look forward to fans around the world being able to share in the excitement for Tokyo 2020 through this latest title,” says Elisabeth Allaman, VP Commercial Integration at IOC Television and Marketing Services.
“By working with SEGA, we are able to inspire new and existing fans – especially young people – for the Olympic Games far beyond the period of the Games. We look forward to seeing how the next generation of young Olympic fans builds their first tangible connection to the Olympic Games and the Olympic idea through the official video game.” Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers fans of all ages the opportunity to enter the world stage in 18 fun Arcade-style Olympic disciplines such as 100m, long jump, basketball, BMX, sevens rugby, sport climbing, tennis and many more.
Players can compete with friends and family in a variety of solo and online modes, including the training mode, leaderboard competitions, and more. Realistic replicas of the actual Tokyo 2020 venues, including the Olympic Stadium, ensure an authentic gaming experience.
“SEGA has a long tradition of developing fun, family-friendly, and inclusive Olympic-themed video games that bring the thrill of a competition on the world’s largest sports stage to living rooms,” adds Ian Curran, President & COO at SEGA of
America. “Whether you want to climb to the top of the global leaderboards or just create a fun avatar and compete in your favorite arcade sport, Tokyo 2020 Olympics offers a fun and authentic Olympic experience for fans of all ages.” In addition to the 18 playable disciplines, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games also offers a comprehensive avatar creator that allows players to create and customize the Olympic athlete of their dreams.
For example, you can do a long jump as a pirate or become the first astronaut judo champion. Over 50 colorful costumes, including Miraitowa (the official Olympic mascot!) and Sonic the Hedgehog, offer a wealth of creative customization options. Players can also share their avatar code with friends to put together the ultimate dream team. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The official video game™ is available from today for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam and Google Stadia.