PQube and Rocket Panda Games have confirmed a release date for their anime beat-em-up Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.
This has seen the developer fully rework and rebuild the game in Unreal Engine 5, promising “revamped and smoother gameplay,” local and online co-op, and Versus Modes for up to 8 players worldwide with cross-platform support.
Alongside visual and gameplay improvements, there are also new characters and the inclusion of enemies as playable characters in Arcade Mode. The game’s soundtrack has similarly been remastered, letting you choose between a brand new soundtrack composed by all-girl J-rock band the Phantom Breakers or the classic version.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Revamped gameplay – Gameplay has been rebuilt from scratch in Unreal Engine 5, giving smoother gameplay and flashier special attacks.
- Online co-op and vs modes – Team up with friends in local co-op or challenge up to 8 fighters from around the world with cross-platform online play.
- 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.
- Remastered Soundtrack – Players can choose an all-new soundtrack composed by all-girl J-rock band The Phantom Breakers or the classic versions from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds or Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 13 February 2025.
