BTS announce collab with new “active play” console Nex Playground

BTS have confirmed particulars of their first ever gaming collaboration, with the Okay-pop titans teaming up with “active play” console Nex Playground.

After launching within the US on the finish of 2023, the Nex Playground was launched within the UK and Europe earlier this month. Similar to the Wii or the Xbox Kinect, the console makes use of movement controls to trace gamers actions, with the Nex Playground that includes a library of greater than 60 video games.

The Nex Playground will set you again £269 and comes with 5 video games. A £90-a-year subscription is required to entry the total library.

“Nex Playground combines gaming with physical movement and learning, in an experience that’s accessible to all ages,” explained creators Nex. “It’s the first system of its kind designed for the whole family to get active and play together year-round. It’s pint-sized to fit everywhere while bringing some giddyup to your household.”

Now Nex have confirmed that BTS might be coming to the Playground’s rhythm sport Starri later this 12 months. “Using Nex Playground’s controller-free, motion-tracking technology, players will interact with BTS’ music through full-body gameplay,” reads a press release. “Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the experience reimagines how users can engage with the group at home, transforming the living room into an interactive celebration of the music and artistry that have captivated audiences around the globe.”

“Playground’s active play platform offers global audiences of all ages an innovative way to engage with our artists,” mentioned Hybe, the leisure firm behind BTS. “We are excited for fans and families to come together through interactive gameplay inspired by the group’s music. As the first dedicated artist experience on the platform, this partnership represents an exciting new way to connect music, play, and fandom.”

“Music has always been one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and BTS have built a global community through that shared connection,” added Nex’s president Tom Kang. A launch date for the BTS X Nex Playground expertise continues to be to be confirmed.

Earlier this 12 months, BTS kicked off their big 2026 and 2027 world tour at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, and broke out tracks from ‘ARIRANG’ for the primary time. The present run of reveals are the primary tour dates from the Okay-Pop giants in three years and can see them cowl 34 areas with 79 dwell reveals, marking their largest tour but. The group will return to the UK subsequent month for a pair of reveals at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium forward of gigs in North America, Asia and Australia. Find all ticket information here, UK tickets here, and worldwide tickets here.

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