Summary
- The Expendables 4 is teaming up with War Machines mobile game, allowing players to access characters, weapons, and gear from the franchise starting September 18.
- Characters like Barney Ross, Lee Christmas, and Gina will support online multiplayer gameplay and clan wars, while also allowing players to customize their battle tanks.
- The collaboration aims to unite passionate fan bases and create an immersive and action-packed experience that connects players with the Expendables crew.
The Expendables 4 is getting the mobile game treatment, much to the delight of fans of the franchise. Wildlife Studios, which owns the popular mobile game War Machines, is collaborating with Lionsgate and Millennium Media to incorporate elements of the new movie into their online multiplayer game. Characters from the franchise will be available beginning on September 18, as well as weapons and other gear that will offer players a boost and entice audiences to dip their toes into the mobile world.
The Expend4bles characters included in the new update are Barney Ross (played by action hero Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (franchise favorite Jason Statham), and Gina (newcomer Megan Fox), all of whom offer support for the game's eight-player online matchups and clan wars. Whether one chooses Barney, Lee, or Gina for loadout, players will be able to access patterns and decals to personalize their battle tanks in the spirit of the Expendables films. There are even dedicated player events to celebrate the launch and provide a more immersive War Machines experience, including opportunities to gain Crew Crates, Legendary Tokens, and Seasonal Ammo.
More About War Machines & Expend4bles
Speaking about the exciting new collaboration, War Machines General Manager Alvaro Freire shared the following sentiment:
At Wildlife Studios, we’re continuously seeking new collaborations that can unite our communities with equally fervent audiences. When the opportunity arose to collaborate with this iconic franchise, it was a no-brainer for us to merge these enthusiastic fan bases.
For Lionsgate’s part, Director of Interactive Ventures and Games, Erika Ewing, had this to say:
On the heels of the fourth film’s release, we couldn't be more excited for where The Expendables franchise is heading. With this partnership, fans can finally feel like they are a part of the Expendables crew and connect with their squad in new explosive and action-packed ways.
Directed by Scott Waugh, Expendables 4 continues the journey of the beloved mercenaries, whose team is now led by Jason Statham's Lee Christmas. Not only do several of the most popular characters return for the fourth film, but the veterans mix it up with "New Blood" characters played by the likes of Megan Fox, 50 Cent, Andy Garcia, Levy Tran, Jacob Scipio, Iko Uwais, and Tony Jaa.
In addition to War Machines, Wildlife Studios is home to over 60 games such as Tennis Clash, Zooba, Colorfy, Sniper 3D, and Sky Warriors, and War Machines, driving more than 3 billion downloads. War Machines is available to download on both the Apple Store and Google Play.
