Wendy’s Just Made Their Own Video Game & You Can Win Free Food IRL

Free food is always a good reason to get excited about Wendy’s, but this time, the chain has something a little different cooking. Wendy’s is releasing its own video game and players could win real food by playing it. 

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Wendy’s announced WendyQuest on October 30th, promising that the game would arrive on November 4th. The announcement was short, but it was enough to get people curious. What kind of game is Wendy’s making and how exactly will players earn free food?

WendyQuest Is Coming November 4th

Wendy’s announced the game on its official X account and on Instagram, teasing that players would have a chance to win food in real life. The game is scheduled to launch on November 4th, with versions for Steam, iOS, and Android.

The story takes place in a fantasy kingdom called Savoria, where mechanical monsters have caused trouble. Wendy is the hero and she must collect four magical stones to save the kingdom.

She will have some help along the way, including a French Fry Archer, a Spicy Chickeneer, and a Frosty Mage.

As you can probably tell, the game is a bit of a comedy, with elements of satire. The game is being developed by 81monkeys, an independent game studio. According to its Steam listing, it will be free to play and feature turn-based battles, puzzles, and exploration.

How Does WendyQuest Work?

WendyQuest is a role-playing game, meaning players control Wendy and her companions as they explore the world and battle enemies.

The fights are turn-based, so players will take turns choosing their attacks. The game also has timing-based bonuses that can make attacks stronger.

Between battles, players can explore different areas, solve puzzles, and search for hidden secrets.

The Free Food Is The Biggest Mystery

The real food rewards are easily the most exciting part of WendyQuest. After all, free food is one of the reasons many will pick up the game. According to an X user, they are willing to play the game as long as it gets them a free potato. 

But there is still one big question: How will players actually earn it? Wendy’s announcement promises a chance to win food and the game’s Steam description also mentions real food rewards. However, the exact rules have not been explained.

It’s not yet clear which menu items players could win, how much gameplay will be required, or whether the rewards will be available everywhere Wendy’s operates. There’s also no confirmed information about how players will claim their food. They may need to complete certain challenges or meet other requirements. We’ll find out when the game releases on November 4th.