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BMW and AirConsole team up to showcase in-car gaming at Gamescom, with a new game planned for 2024

Munich. BMW and AirConsole are joining forces at Gamescom in Cologne from August 23-27 to demonstrate the AirConsole in-car gaming platform in the BMW i5. AirConsole allows players to enjoy casual games in their new BMW i5, providing entertainment while waiting for the car to charge. Casual games are easy to play and have intuitive controls. The game selection for the launch of the new BMW 5 Series includes racing, sports, simulation, strategy, jump-and-run, and puzzle games. There will be a continuous addition of new games to the portfolio.

BMW and AirConsole are also introducing ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ from Sony Pictures Television to the AirConsole game collection at Gamescom. This all-new version of the popular quiz show is being specifically designed for in-car gaming, combining the simplicity of AirConsole’s smartphone game controller with elements from the original game show. ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ will be available in BMW and MINI vehicles with the AirConsole App by 2024.

“AirConsole brings a fantastic platform for casual in-car gaming to our vehicles, constantly delivering new and entertaining experiences. The addition of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ is a perfect example of that,” said Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President BMW Group Connected Company Development.

“Bringing ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ to our platform represents the perfect mix of entertainment and innovation,” said Michael Fuller, in charge of Business Development for Games at AirConsole. “This game is a beloved global phenomenon, and its inclusion showcases our enthusiasm and dedication to pioneering in-car gaming.”

BMW i5 showcased with a unique gaming design at Gamescom.

To celebrate the launch of in-car gaming, the BMW Group is presenting a BMW i5 with a special gaming wrap at Gamescom. The design pays homage to the 8-bit era of computer games with large pixels. The color scheme takes inspiration from the games available on the AirConsole platform. The wrap also features elements of video game controllers, highlighting the unique in-car gaming solution with AirConsole, where the smartphone serves as the controller.

*Vehicles that can be enabled with AirConsole at a later date: BMW 7 Series; BMW iX from production 03/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M from production 04/23; BMW XM from production 08/23. Other BMW models will follow gradually. Availability of AirConsole App depends on model and country and is part of ConnectedDrive Professional package or Personal eSIM option.
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New BMW 5 Series Launches with AirConsole Gaming Platform

The BMW Group has teamed up with AirConsole, a gaming platform, to introduce a unique in-car gaming experience for the first time in the new BMW 5 Series. Passengers and drivers can enjoy playing casual games while the vehicle is stationary, waiting for the vehicle to charge or a meeting to start, for instance. The AirConsole app will be introduced in other BMW vehicles, but the new BMW 5 Series will be the first. The BMW i5 with a unique gaming design created by the BMW Group Design will be unveiled exclusively for the new BMW 5 Series launch.

The in-car gaming experience is easy with the smartphone acting as the controller and the BMW Curved Display. Starting the AirConsole app in the vehicle and scanning a QR code on the Curved Display intuitively establishes the connection between the smartphone and car. Multiple players can go straight into playing, and the app can support participation from rear passengers as well. Players can play alone, jointly, or in competition mode.

AirConsole offers casual games that are easy to understand and control, including racing, sports, quizzes, music quizzes, simulation, strategy, jump-and-run, and puzzle games, with about 15 titles available for the market introduction of the new BMW 5 Series saloon. Examples of the games available at launch include “Go Kart Go”, “Golazo”, “Music Guess,” and “Overcooked”.

To mark the launch of in-car gaming, the BMW Group presents a BMW i5 with a unique gaming wrap that honours the 8-bit era of computer games, with large pixels serving as a symbol for the gaming experience and a nod to the various games available on AirConsole. The design captures the essence of the in-car gaming solution of AirConsole, where users leverage their smartphones as controllers to access all gameplay options.

Other BMW models from the mid-range and luxury segments will gradually get the AirConsole app. BMW Operating System 8.5 updating via Remote Software Upgrade will be set up for BMW 7 Series made after 07/22 and BMW iX made after 03/23, as well as BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7, BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M produced after 04/23.