Microsoft have announced the release date and revealed the first gameplay of Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game.

Microsoft had previously announced a contest is being held to submit ideas for a video game based on the upcoming movie. Space Jam: A New Legacy is a sequel to the 1996 movie, and will see LeBron James and the Looney Tunes team up to defeat an evil AI in a basketball game.

The game has now been revealed; a 2D beat ’em up staring Bugs Bunny, LeBron James, and Lola Bunny. The trio pummel their way through AI generated robots and the mutant Goon Squad.

You can find the gameplay reveal trailer below.

You can find the rundown (via Xbox) below.

PLAY THE OFFICIAL GAME

Jump into virtual action. Play as LeBron, Bugs and Lola Bunny in SPACE JAM A NEW LEGACY – The Game, a classic arcade-style side scroller featuring fan ideas, a retro art style, and fun for the whole family. Battle across diverse digital realms to stop the evil AL-G Rhythm and his cyber forces from taking over the world’s electronics.

Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game launches July 15th, and as a free Perk via Xbox Game Pass. The game is also available earlier on July 1st via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.

Space Jam: A New Legacy premieres Summer 2021.