The Avengers will also be introduced later in the year

May 30, 2014 21:25 GMT  ·  By

The development team at Disney announces that it is adding both Maleficent, from the movie of the same name, and Merida from the older Brave to its Disney Infinity mix of toys and video game, giving players more options than ever when it comes to the characters they can play as.

Maleficent can attack her enemies using magical powers, both from range and up close in melee.

The sorceress can use area of effect attacks, can summon brambles from the ground, and call on ravens to assault her foes.

Merida has a powerful sword that can be used to take out enemies who come close but her true power lies in the bow, which can deliver both frozen and ricocheting arrows.

The two characters are part of an ever expanding line-up that Disney is using to attract players to the Infinity experience.

The company has also made it clear that later during the year players will be able to recruit The Avengers superhero team and that a new starter pack will be offered with a redesigned physical portal.

Rumors are also suggesting that in 2015 Disney Infinity will also get access to characters linked to the new Star Wars movie trilogy.