The Dio Estate has announced a new immersive digital experience in collaboration with KnuckleBonz®. The KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience will launch in July 2026, offering fans a 3D platform to explore iconic imagery from Ronnie James Dio’s career, including his time with Black Sabbath and his solo work. The experience features digital collectibles, physical merchandise, and multiplayer interaction where fans can celebrate Dio’s legacy from the Rainbow era through his Holy Diver and Heaven And Hell solo years.
The project is developed by a team of artists and engineers, many of whom are devoted Dio fans. The licensing agreement was facilitated by Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide agent for the Dio estate. com.
, founded by Ronnie James Dio and Wendy Dio, continues to oversee projects dedicated to preserving his legacy. The platform will include interactive environments such as Ronnie’s castle and the Holy Diver album art, allowing users to engage with Dio’s music and cultural impact in a new, immersive format. This marks the first such digital experience dedicated to the Dio brand.
The experience will be available worldwide and includes both digital and physical collectibles. A full rollout is set for summer 2026, with the official launch occurring in July of that year.