Los Angeles, Calif. – June 26, 2024 – Publisher and developer Rocket Panda Games today announced Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) is available for pre-order beginning June 27, 2024 with a brand new trailer showing gameplay and revamped artwork for the first time!
“Fragmented releases across platforms, countries, and languages have frustrated me as a gamer and as someone in the game industry,” said M. Panda, Executive Panda and Co-Founder of Rocket Panda Games. “Who doesn’t want to share an experience with their peers from around the world at the same moment in time? We did everything in our power to deliver a seamless online experience while partnering with physical publishers in every region we could. We may be small, but we will never stop trying to punch above our weight.”
The 2D side-scrolling action game is set to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store on February 13th, 2025.
PBBGU Key Features
- Revamped Gameplay: Gameplay has been rebuilt from scratch in Unreal Engine 5, giving smoother gameplay and flashier special attacks.
- Online Co-op and Versus Modes: Team up with friends in local co-op or challenge up to 8 fighters from around the world cross-platform.
- Play as the Enemy: Take on the role of powerful adversaries from the Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds universe, each with their own distinct combat style and abilities in Arcade Mode.
- Original Soundtrack Remastered: Players can choose an all-new soundtrack composed by all-girl J-rock band the Phantom Breakers or the classic versions from PBBG or PBBG Overdrive.
Worldwide Physical Partners
North America: PM Studios, Crescent Marketing
Japan: Ebten, Kadokawa Game Linkage
Asia: Arc System Works Asia
Europe: TBD
Please stay tuned for more information regarding physical editions in Japan, Asia and Europe.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Editions (North America)
PBBGU will be available in one digital edition and two physical editions in North America: Standard and Ultimate, respectively.
| About the Phantom Breaker FranchiseThe Phantom Breaker series started out as a 2D fighting game in 2011, developed by 5pb / MAGES, and the beat-’em-up spin-off “Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds” was published in 2013 by 5pb / MAGES. In March 2022, Rocket Panda Games released Phantom Breaker: Omnia, featuring two guest characters, Kurisu Makise from Steins;Gate and Rimi Sakihata from Chaos;Head, as well as two brand new characters created specifically for “Phantom Breaker: Omnia.” In June 2022, Rocket Panda Games acquired the Phantom Breaker IP and is committed to maximizing the series’ potential for fans around the world. About Rocket Panda Games Yeah, we’re new, but our team has been around the game industry block. We’re gamers and we’re fans, and we want the same things you do: cool games, more options, and a better gaming experience. We’re in the business of fun! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Discord or on our official website. |
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