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Published on August 19th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning

Europa-Park Producer Unveils New Video Game Based on Upcoming Feature Film

Tivola Games—an international developer of family-friendly video games—in partnership with Europa-Park and MACK Magic, is delighted to announce Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions, an undeniably adorable kart racing game based on the major motion picture GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE, a co-production by MACK Magic and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, coming to PC and consoles in summer 2025.

Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions brings the loveable Europa-Park mascots and cinema stars Ed & Edda to video game format for the first time ever in a fast-paced, heart-warming adventure. Joined by the film’s cast of eclectic characters, players will race across a dozen stunning racetracks set in landmark European locations. From car tune-ups and upgrades to cosmetics, players will customize their racecars to their heart’s desire while mastering power-ups and unique driver abilities and playstyles.

Key Features of Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions:

  • Tear through exciting tracks in beautiful recreations of prestigious European landmarks
  • Choose from eight familiar characters, including Ed & Edda, Europa-Park’s historic mascots
  • Unleash unique driver abilities, skillfully wield power-ups, and customize vehicles to ensure no two races feel the same
  • Long-term racecar modifications and unlockable progression tune-ups ‘drive’ replayability
  • 2-4 player split-screen mode for local multiplayer invites family fun and lifelong memories

Michael Mack is the Managing Partner of the Europa-Park Resort and operates the Mack family business in the 8th generation. As producer of the feature film and founder of the entertainment company MACK Magic, he emphasizes the meaning and the long-term strategy in producing content and building up brands: “With Tivola Games and Jumpgate, we are excited to have strong partners who believe in our Ed & Edda storyworld by bringing the beloved characters to PCs and consoles worldwide.”

Mack continued, “This will make the first feature film with the beloved Europa-Park mascots Ed & Edda more than just a movie: Together with the new associated family attraction 2025 at Europa-Park, the video game Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions and many other licensed products, it is the start of a very unique transmedia project. With our transmedia strategy, we are convinced that we will build a long-term sustainable brand with content based around our characters.”

Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with language support for English, German and French.

For more information about Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions, for both the video game and film, follow Europa-Park on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and stay tuned with Tivola on Facebook and Instagram.


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Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.


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