‘Garfield - Escape from Monday is dropping on Sep 24th

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Press release:
Paris, France, June 19, 2026 – Microids is delighted to announce Garfield – Escape from Monday, a brand-new 3D platforming adventure developed by OSome Studio. Get your lasagnas ready (and hide the spinach), as Garfield embarks on an unforgettable journey that is as dynamic as it is delicious. The game will be available on September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

More than just a colorful adventure, Garfield – Escape from Monday captures the spirit of one of the world’s most beloved entertainment franchises in an all-new interactive experience. Designed to appeal to audiences nostalgic for Jim Davis’s famous “cattitude” and gaming enthusiasts, Garfield – Escape from Monday breaks the mold. Players will master the technicality of feline movements, manage unique abilities tied to 3 exclusive costumes Garfield can wear in-game (turkey, surfer, cowboy), and confront a variety of formidable bosses throughout their journey. This story into the heart of the nightmare promises to be a thrilling ride for players worldwide.

Red Alert: A Nightmare in the Kitchen… and in his Sleep!

For Garfield, spending most of his time sleeping is part of the routine. But spiraling into a bizarre nightmare full of vegetables, sugar-free candies, and other unimaginable horrors, even the world’s laziest cat knows something is wrong!

After Jon fed him spinach lasagna inspired by Chef Monday’s recipe, Garfield falls into a deep sleep… in order for Garfield to wake up from the nightmare and reactivate his taste buds, he must embark on a deliciously chaotic adventure, where players will explore worlds packed with enemies, challenges, and lasagna.

Thankfully, Garfield can rely on Jon and his friends Odie, Arlene and Pookie, as well as a collection of special costumes, including turkey, surfer and cowboy, each with its own unique skill, to overcome the dangers lurking within Garfield’s dreams.

About Garfield – Escape from Monday:

Move like a cat: Jump, climb the walls, curl up into a ball…You will always land on your feet!

Embody Garfield in every form: Go airborne dressed as a turkey, slide on the water like a surfer and swing with your cowboy lasso!

All the Garfield cast is here: Jon will be here to help you in your quest, along with Odie and Pookie. But beware Garfield’s archenemies, Nermal and Squeak!

Explore lively worlds: 3 worlds and over 40 levels filled with enemies to fight and lasagnas to devour.
The more you eat, the more rooms you edit! Gather tons of delicious collectibles to keep your morale and help refurbish Jon’s house with all kinds of surprising items.

Garfield – Escape from Monday promises to combine the franchise’s universal humor with OSome Studio’s expertise in action/platform games, offering a colorful adventure for players of all ages.

Garfield – Escape from Monday will be available on September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985, which has established itself as a key international player in the industry. Its editorial strategy focuses on two main areas: adventure games and games designed for hardcore players. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids offers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to experience brand-new adventures alongside iconic characters.

About Garfield
Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, Garfield is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world. With his irresistible “cattitude”, Garfield is undeniably himself—selfish, sarcastic, lazy… yet surprisingly lovable. Since its creation in 1978, this iconic cat has spawned numerous movies, TV series, stage shows, and merchandise. It has also received four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program. Today, Garfield-related content is broadcast in 80 countries and has generated over $3 billion in retail sales to date. In 2019, Paramount Global acquired Paws, Inc., the company holding the rights to the Garfield franchise.

About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising activities for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse roster of iconic brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Media Ventures), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon, and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. The division also includes Paramount Game Studios. Spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth, and adult properties, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality products for some of the world’s most beloved franchises. To discover our range of Paramount-branded merchandise and apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.