This is our comprehensive look at EVERYTHING we know about Skylanders Imaginators
Long ago when the Ancients used a mysterious power known as “Mind Magic” to create everything in Skylands. With it, they conjured into existence anything that they could imagine! However, they soon learned that in the wrong hands, it could be very dangerous, and so they sealed it away so that it could never be misused. After discovering this ancient secret, Kaos has unleashed the power of “Mind Magic” into Skylands once again – and he is using it to create an unstoppable army of Doomlanders, the likes of which have never been seen! Now it’s up to Portal Masters to create Skylanders Imaginators from their own imagination and stop Kaos and his evil Doomlanders before it is too late. And to help train them, Eon is sending the greatest mystic warriors of all time – the Senseis!
Villain to Sensei story
After the events of Skylanders® Trap Team, Eon gave these Villains a choice – either go back to a newly reformed Cloudcracker Prison or become Skylander Senseis, teaching a new generation of Imaginators their formidable battle skills as well as how to stay clear of a life of crime. They accepted the deal but first had to prove themselves by re-arranging all the books in the Academy’s library, a task which took almost two years, testing every ounce of will they had. And their knowledge of the alphabet.
Returning franchise favourites will only feature in the story.
Characters
20 Sensei New Skylanders and 10/11 Villains (who are also Senseis)
King Pen (Penguin Skylander) – Air/Brawler
Tri-Tip (Triceratops Skylander) – Earth/Smasher
Golden Queen – Earth/Sorcerer
Sensei Skylanders
All-new heroes who represent 10 powerful Battle Classes:
Knight
Sorcerer
Bowslinger
Brawler
Smasher
…and more
Sensei Skylanders help train created Imaginators by offering a range of benefits
Unlock Imaginator weapons
Increase Imaginator level caps
Provide access to special areas in the game
Unlock Secret Techniques for Imaginators of the same Battle Class
Senseis also have their own unique benefits including the extraordinary ability to unleash Sky-Chi – the ultimate Battle Class super move.
Core Skylanders
None announced
Toy Support
All previous 300+ Skylanders character toys are supported.
Traps are NOT supported
Although not officially confirmed, Vehicles should be supported by multiplayer racing
Although not officially confirmed, magic items should be supported
Creation Crystals
Physical toy that stores a single Imaginator
Creation Crystals are elementally aligned
Creation Crystals pulsate with light on the portal
No confirmation that Imaginators can be created and saved in the game without storing them in a crystal
Imaginators
Customise any of the following:
Any body part
Any body part size
Any body part colour
Powers
Abilities
Catchphrases
Collect Imaginator parts throughout the game
Common
Rare
Epic
Mythic
Part drops are randomised to support multiple playthroughs
Two players cannot create characters at the same time
Completed Imaginators are not saved in the game, they exist solely in the creation crystal
Game Modes
Long single player adventure
Local two player co-op adventure
Multiplayer kart racing
No word yet on Elemental Zones
No word yet on any other game modes, e.g. Battle
Digital vehicles are available for racing if you don’t own Supercharger Vehicles
Portal
Supports two creation crystals, two character toys or one of each.
“Fan favourite” Swap Force portal returns
Portal has no trap slot
All previous portals are supported
Starter Pack Contents
1x Sensei = King-Pen (Penguin Skylander)
1x Sensei = Golden Queen (Villain)
1x Creation Crystal
1x Portal Of Power
Dark Edition Starter Pack Contents
Three exclusive black and silver variant designs of new Senseis
Three Creation Crystals
Two-sided ultimate collector poster
Sticker sheets
…and more
Platforms
PS4
XB1
PS3
360
Wii U
No confirmation of Wii or 3DS
No pack images for PS3, 360 or Wii U
Same game on all announced platforms
Release Date
October 13 in Australia/New Zealand
October 14 in Europe
October 16 in North America