Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, today announced it is on track to surpass one million lifetime units sold this month, marking a major milestone for the brand. The achievement reinforces Nex’s continued success in expanding its gaming audience to include parents and families, signaling strong momentum as the company heads toward an even bigger 2026.
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Nex will preview its Spring 2026 lineup this week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), featuring new titles from major franchises including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dude Perfect and Dora.
Since launch, Nex Playground has connected families and friends through active play, offering an active, social alternative to traditional screen time. That momentum continues to build as Nex prepares to preview its Spring 2026 lineup this week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), featuring new titles from major franchises including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dude Perfect and Dora. These new titles begin rolling out on Play Pass, Nex Playground’s content subscription which is sold separately and can easily be added anytime, starting on April 15 with Avatar the Last Airbender. More information on the release dates of the titles are coming later this quarter.
“The consumer demand we’ve seen over the past year has been unbelievable, and it validates what we set out to build,” said Tom Kang, President of Nex. “Nex Playground has expanded the market by engaging entirely new audiences and also offering solutions beyond what gaming has traditionally offered, creating new opportunities for developers and partners while helping families play together in healthier, more active ways. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re just getting started.”
At GDC, Nex will showcase a growing slate of games designed to broaden the platform’s appeal across ages, play styles and learning experiences, reinforcing its position as a category-defining active play system.
Nex Playground Spring 2026 Lineup Includes:
- Avatar the Last Airbender – Avatar the Last Airbender brings Earthbending to life on Nex Playground with a motion-based fighting experience inspired by “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Trained by the legendary Toph, players master powerful Earthbending moves before competing in the iconic Earth Rumble Tournament. Designed for both fans and newcomers, the game blends light narrative moments with fast, physical, and accessible combat. This is the first of many element-bending experiences planned for Nex Playground.
- Dora – Dora introduces Nex Playground’s first Spanish-learning experience for preschool players. Guided by Latina explorer Dora, kids explore colorful worlds, collect stars through motion-based mini-games, and outsmart Swiper, with multiple difficulty levels designed to grow alongside their confidence and skills.
- Rubik’s Cube™ - the timeless brainteaser now on Nex Playground. Twist, turn and race the clock in a high-energy spin on the classic puzzle, where quick thinking and quick moves go hand in hand.
- Dude Perfect – Dude Perfect on Nex Playground transforms the crew’s iconic trick shots into a high-energy, motion-controlled experience. Players throw, aim, and time shots using physical gestures in a dynamic 3D world filled with wild contraptions and moving targets, with the Dude Perfect team cheering them on through escalating challenges and over-the-top spectacle levels.
- What on Earth? (Working Title) – A fast-paced, motion-controlled trivia game where Earth’s animals compete on a UFO to satisfy an alien’s curiosity about our planet. Players buzz in with physical gestures, take strategic risks, and unlock characters in energetic, social matches built for family play. Evolved from Quiz Dash in Nex Labs, carrying forward the positive feedback into a fuller experience.
Driven by rising consumer demand, Nex continues its global expansion by bringing Nex Playground into major European markets, beginning with the United Kingdom later this year, following its successful rollout across the U.S. and Canada in 2025.
Nex Playground is available at Amazon, Best Buy®, Target®, Walmart®, and Sam’s Club® online and in select retail stores. Store availability can be found at nexplayground.com/stores.
Beginning in March, the new spring titles will begin to roll out through Play Pass, Nex Playground’s content subscription. Play Pass is sold separately and can easily be added anytime. To learn more, visit nexplayground.com.
About Nex
Nex is on a mission to connect families and friends through active play. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion. Its award-winning active play system, Nex Playground, is the only controller-free console built specifically for kids and families with safety and privacy at the core of its design. Nex Playground is kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). Motion-tracking data and processing stay local to the device, and every system includes a built-in camera cover.
Nex Playground with Play Pass features a growing library of 55+ motion, dance, fitness, and educational experiences, including Nex Originals and collaborations with partners such as Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards.
Nex Playground is available at Amazon, Best Buy®, Target®, Walmart®, and Sam’s Club® online and select retail stores. To learn more, visit nex.inc or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook.
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