Banijay Brands has confirmed that the popular mobile and PC reality TV title Big Brother: The Game, is set to return for a third instalment.
Developed by 9th Impact, the game has already captivated over half a million players worldwide, with the third title looking to further build on this success.
While the details of the grand prize for Big Brother: The Game 3 have not yet been announced, previous winners have taken home impressive cash prizes of over US$33,000 and US$50,000 each.
“We are thrilled to be working with 9th Impact once again to bring this experience to fans of the series,” commented Lex Scott, commercial director, gaming and gambling at Banijay Brands. “The game provides a unique and immersive experience that allows fans to be part of the Big Brother universe. We can’t wait to see the strategies and alliances that players will create as they compete to win the ultimate prize.”
Finn Krewer, head of development at 9th Impact, continued: “We have been working hard on Big Brother: The Game 3 and can’t wait to reveal the changes from previous games. We know that fans of the series are passionate and demanding, and we are committed to delivering a game that they love playing.”
To date, Big Brother has had 66 adaptations, broadcast across 72 countries, with over 520 seasons and 35,000 episodes. The brand has over 90 million social followers worldwide. The show will be making a highly anticipated return to UK screens in 2023, after five years off-air. Last year the 24th season in the US was the nation’s biggest summer cross-platform hit with 8.3 billion minutes of viewing time across all platforms.
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