Free Disney Infinity (1.0 Edition) upgrade arrives to the Wii U

Wii users who have been enjoying Disney Infinity (1.0 Edition) and already own Nintendo’s newest console will now be able to play the game on the Wii U, for free.

Disney Interactive and Nintendo announced today fans of the franchise can download now the Wii U version of the game from the Nintendo eShop.

The 10.4 GB high-definition upgrade of Disney Infinity (1.0 Edition) makes use of the Wii U GamePad to create worlds using the Toy Box and share them with friends online. The Disney Infinity Starter Pack for the Wii is required to play the game on the Wii U.

“Disney Infinity launched one year ago, and in that time the number of Wii U players has significantly expanded,” stated John Blackburn, Vice President and General Manager of Avalanche Software. “Given our commitment to compatibility for our players, we wanted existing Wii owners to be able to experience the Wii U version of the first game for free. With the upcoming launch of the 2.0 Edition of Disney Infinity we want all Nintendo players to experience the game’s Wii U functionality.”

The launch of Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) on multiple consoles is just a month away.

[Source]: Disney Interactive.