Legendary English heavy metal band Iron Maiden is releasing a free-to-play mobile game coming in summer 2016.The game, titled Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, will be available for both iOS and Android devices.
The game’s official website describes the game as an RPG “set in the expansive Iron Maiden universe.” Players will take control of the band’s mascot Eddie in a time-traveling quest to collect pieces of his shattered soul where he will “encounter a cast of dramatic and engaging characters.”
Fans might be most intrigued to know that according to the site, the game promises to include songs from Iron Maiden’s 35+ year discography including some unreleased live sessions of the band. Bassist and lead songwriter Steve Harris appears to have a role in curating the soundtrack.
The site’s description continues:
“A powerful soundtrack enhances gameplay, using songs spanning Iron Maiden’s entire career, including previously unheard live recordings adapted for the game by engineer Tony Newton under the close scrutiny of Steve Harris.”
Developing the game appears to be Roadhouse Interactive, Nodding Frog (a subsidiary of Roadhouse), and 50cc Games. Roadhouse Interactive is best known for it’s work on another mobile RPG, Warhammer 40,000: Carnage.