Butters’ Latest South Park Adventure Just Gave the Next Game an Ace Up Its Sleeve That I Really Hope It Plays

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Spoilers ahead for South Park Season 27, Episode 4.

In the past, South Park was flourishing in the video game world, thanks to the adoration from both fans and critics towards the Ubisoft era titles – The Stick of Truth and The Fractured But Whole. However, a shift in developer and genre for Snow Day didn’t fare well for the franchise, as it was criticized for being less humorous and marred by repetitive gameplay. As The New Kid’s transition to third-person multiplayer gaming fell short of the success enjoyed by the previous turn-based RPGs, it remains to be seen what genre the next South Park game will choose when it eventually launches. Despite its choice of genre, though, the upcoming South Park game has the potential for great comedy with Season 27’s portrayal of Labubus.

For individuals not familiar with Labubus, they currently represent the popular craze, surpassing traditional plush toy favorites like Squishmallows in popularity. These unique collectibles are exclusively produced and distributed by Pop Mart, causing consumers to seek them out both online and at pop-up stores. However, there’s a risk of purchasing counterfeit Labubus from third-party retailers known as Lafufu. Videos of the sharp-toothed, bunny-eared creatures unboxing have gone viral on the internet due to their rarity and the fact they come in mystery boxes. This added difficulty in obtaining the exact plush toy people are seeking only increases their desirability. The Labubu frenzy has become so widespread that it was even parodied by South Park, and a potential game could further develop this joke as content.

As a long-time fan of the satirical show South Park, and someone who has personally experienced the Labubu challenge, I’ve been eager to find a Lafufu for my fiancée for six months now. If a game developer were to create a new South Park game that draws inspiration from their latest episode, which cleverly captures this viral trend, it would be a dream come true for me. While I greatly enjoy the show, my primary passion lies in gaming. Consequently, such a game could offer an exceptional experience for fellow fans like myself.

The 27th season of ‘South Park’ features an episode centered around Labubu, titled ‘Wok is Dead.’

South Park’s Labubus Could Be a Top-Notch Video Game Collectible

Gathering video game memorabilia can sometimes be a mixed experience, with some items being delightful to find while others are tiresome to track down. However, the RPGs based on South Park undoubtedly belong in the enjoyable category. In The Stick of Truth, you’d encounter humorous Chinpokemons scattered throughout the game, while The Fractured But Whole replaced the parody monsters from its predecessor with a variety of entertaining items. One of the most memorable was Memberberries, each one replaying classic dialogue upon discovery. It seems that collectibles in South Park games, which pay tribute to the show’s history, have become a trend in these adaptations. Adding an unlockable Labubus to whatever game comes next would be a brilliant way to carry on this tradition. A Labubu collectible system could include:

  • Mystery boxes like real Labubus, containing South Park-themed Labubu designs based on the cast. These could be purchased with in-game currency or gotten as quest rewards.
  • Different rarity levels could be assigned to the show’s cast and their alternate looks. For instance, a basic Randy Marsh could be common, but Tegridy Farms Randy could be rare. For the kids, their fantasy and superhero outfits could be higher rarity pulls.
  • Since Labubu mystery boxes relying too heavily on RNG could prove tedious for achievement and Trophy hunters, perhaps players could be allowed to purchase the ones they want directly from Mr. Kim (albeit for an expensive tariff price).
  • Perhaps Labubus could be given as gifts to increase bonds in a potential relationship system, serving as a nod to Butters’ quest to get a rare Labubu for his girlfriend.

South Park’s Labubus Could Have a Special Purpose in a Video Game

In simpler terms, having a Labubu resembling PC Principal in a game could bring joy, but being just a decorative item in the New Kid’s collection wouldn’t satisfy me. Instead, I propose that these Labubus should serve as interactive game elements. If the developers of future South Park games can draw from the show to incorporate Labubus effectively, it would significantly enhance the gaming experience.

For instance, when players obtain a rare Labubu (similar to the way they appear in the series), they could perform a special ritual to summon an extremely challenging endgame boss. This ritual could involve a mini-game, similar to the Toilets in The Fractured But Whole, or something else entirely. However, it’s the boss that is summoned that would be the reward.

These bosses wouldn’t necessarily have to be Trump or Satan from the show; each rare Labubu could spawn a unique enemy to fight. By giving these hypothetical South Park collectibles an active gameplay role, they would become engaging for players who usually dislike collectibles, and people like me would have a chance to own one of the adorable critters-even if it’s just digitally.

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2025-09-06 22:33