Maleficent and Brave’s Merida characters confirmed for Disney Infinity 2.0

Update: Disney’s released a new trailer showcasing both Merida and Maleficent.

Original report: Brave’s Merida and Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty will be released this autumn as character for Disney Infinity 2.0, Disney Interactive has announced.

The two strong female characters will be playable in the new Toy Box 2.0 mode.

Merida: With her untamed fiery red locks, this headstrong Disney•Pixar Princess will definitely leave her mark in Disney Infinity. Between her sharp sword and bow combo attacks with ricocheting arrows, she can upgrade her aim with elemental freeze arrows, freezing enemies in front of her then following up with rapid shots showing off  impressive athletic skills as an archer and sword fighter.her

Maleficent: The wicked title character from the upcoming Walt Disney Studios film employs numerous magical powers and can attack using her magic in melee and ranged combat. To defeat enemies, Maleficent has the ability to utilise projectile and area of effect attacks that affect multiple targets within a specified area, brambles that she summons from the ground and ravens that she can call on to attack targets.

Source: Press release