Celebrate Pac-Man Day With 'Pac-Man: Snack Breaks' Animated Shorts Launch and Fan Events in Los Angeles
IRVINE, Calif. – May 22, 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is marking PAC-MAN Day with a number of fan-facing activities, including the official launch of “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” animated shorts just in time to celebrate the icon's birthday. The inspired new take on the legendary video game icon aims to “Connect the Dots” with fans, who are also invited to come meet PAC-MAN in person at events taking place around Los Angeles today. Bandai Namco is also marking this special day by offering an in-game bonus item in the most recently released PAC-MAN video game, PAC-MAN WORLD™2 Re-PAC, giving players a collectible birthday hat to add to their custom character options.
Watch the debut episode of “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” here: https://youtu.be/ul7VVZrc7Lg?si=tgcscRI-qvsmXHYF
“PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks”
The debut episode of “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” animated shorts is now live. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., in partnership with animation studio Cartuna, produced the animated series, which follows PAC-MAN as he leaves PAC-Village for the fast-paced, neon sprawl of NEW PAC-CITY, where everyday life bursts into high-speed, snack-fueled adventures. With Team Ghost always on his tail, PAC-MAN's boundless optimism is the ultimate power-up. Directed by Noah Pardo with lead producers Adam Belfer, James Belfer, Monica Mazel, Garrett Beltis, and Ben Bishop, the series features a bold, retro-inspired visual identity and fast-paced comedic storytelling tailored to digital audiences. “PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks” can be watched on the PAC-MAN official YouTube channel, with new episodes to follow monthly.
Free In-Game Item
Celebrate PAC-MAN's birthday with the release of a free in-game birthday hat for all players in PAC-MAN WORLD™2 Re-PAC, the remake of the beloved action platformer. Run, chomp, and butt-bounce across PAC-LAND in the most celebratory fashion with the new birthday hat, available for all the game's platforms: PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™2 and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/Pac-Man-world-2-re-pac.
Live Events
Continuing PAC-MAN's month-long celebration, fans in Los Angeles will have the chance to meet PAC-MAN at the Funko Hollywood store today, highlighting the recent launch of the new Loungefly licensed accessories collection with special giveaways and raffles as well. Sports fans can participate in the birthday celebrations at the Bandai Namco Level Up arcade in Angel Stadium on May 22 and BMO Stadium on May 24, with PAC-MAN meet & greets, giveaways, games and special in-stadium promotions.
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