Nex, the leading motion technology company, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today launched DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies. Available now exclusively on the award-winning Nex Playground active play system, this interactive, motion-controlled game allows players to take flight in high-speed challenges inspired by the upcoming theatrical release of Universal Pictures’ reimagining of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon. The highly anticipated, live-action reimagining of the first film soars into theaters June 13, 2025.
The launch of How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies marks a key moment leading up to the film’s release by giving players a chance to experience the high-flying, frenetic action right in their own living room.
Watch the game’s launch trailer in the player below:
In How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies, players take flight in high-speed, motion challenges inspired by the hit franchise. With intuitive flying mechanics, players use the motion of their bodies to fly, train and ride their favorite dragons to help defend the Isle of Berk from incoming threats. Featuring single and two-player modes, this skill-based adventure ensures family-friendly competition and excitement.
How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies Features:
· Iconic Locations: Players can experience up to six different game maps based on iconic locations from the world of How to Train Your Dragon, providing a wide range of diverse environments to master
· Engaging Game Modes: Players can hone their dragon-riding skills by learning to aim at targets, and transport sheep in Training mode, or protect the Isle of Berk from enemy dragons and showcase their combat skills
· Customized Experiences: Players can customize their gameplay experience by selecting their favorite dragon companion, including Toothless, Deadly Nadder, Gronckle, and more.
“How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies showcases the unique way riders can get off the couch and move their body together in some fire-breathing fun,” said David Lee, co-founder and CEO of Nex. “Soon, players can experience the How to Train Your Dragon film in theaters and afterwards come home and jump right back into the universe with Nex Playground. These types of moments are made possible by our continued collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, who share our vision of family gaming.”
How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies is the third game released on Nex Playground in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, following previous releases Gabby’s Dollhouse: A-meow-zing Moves and Kung Fu Panda Train Like A Master. This partnership showcases the strength of the console’s expanding library of family-friendly games, and reinforces Nex’s commitment to delivering interactive experiences for all ages.
Fans can play How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies exclusively on Nex Playground through Play Pass–Nex Playground’s membership pass that offers access to the entire catalog of games with no ads. Nex Playground is a motion-controlled gaming console that transforms living rooms into interactive play spaces. How to Train Your Dragon: Riders of the Skies is one of over 40 amazing titles available on the gaming system that combine motion tracking and precise games to get kids and families moving.
Families interested in purchasing Nex Playground can find the active play system on Amazon as well as in Best Buy®,Target® and Walmart® online and select retail stores nationwide. Store availability can be found athttps://nexplayground.com/stores. For more information and to view the full library of games, visithttps://playground.nex.inc.
