Carmen Sandiego Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival

Netflix and Gameloft have released an exciting new update for the Carmen Sandiego game, where the iconic character embarks on a thrilling mission in Japan during the Cherry Blossom Festival. This isn't a leisurely trip; Carmen is on a mission. As Japan celebrates the Sakura season, Carmen dives into the Free FestiVILE event, a limited-time adventure running from April 7th to May 4th.

Carmen Sandiego Chases VILE during the Cherry Blossom Festival

Carmen's mission is to track down the culprits behind the theft of the sacred Shinboku tree. Players will follow leads, unravel clues, and race against time to solve this mystery. While navigating through this case, you'll immerse yourself in the breathtaking Japanese landscapes, from Tokyo shrines to the iconic cherry blossoms. As a special touch, you can unlock a traditional happi coat for Carmen, offering a stylish alternative to her signature red trenchcoat.

Interested in seeing Carmen Sandiego in action amidst Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival? Check out the video below:

It’s Carmen Sandiego’s 40th Anniversary This Year!

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Carmen Sandiego series, and fans will be thrilled to hear the return of the original Rockapella theme song. It's featured in the Standard Edition and is part of the Deluxe Edition soundtrack as well. If you're familiar with the Netflix animated series, you'll recognize the influence on the game, with its high-stakes missions and clever capers where Carmen steals from thieves to safeguard cultural treasures.

If you haven't yet explored the game and you're a Netflix subscriber, now's the perfect time to download it from the Google Play Store. The cherry blossoms won't last forever, and neither will this thrilling caper!

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