Double Dragon Revive Reveals Story Details and Launches Website
Arc System Works America, Inc. today revealed new story details and launched the official website (https://www.arcsystemworks.jp/ddrev/) for the upcoming modern side-scrolling brawler game, Double Dragon Revive, which will release in 2025 for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
The official website introduces the game's story, set 15 years since the end of the nuclear war. People who managed to survive have built colonies in various parts of the devastated world – however, the concept of a country has been lost and the powerful people who govern the colonies now control the politics and laws. One colony established on the coast is a city ruled by the Shadow Warriors gang and since they took control, the gap between rich and poor in the colony has intensified. The people living in the slums have been forced to live a hard life, and there are constant rumors of Mysterious Disappearances.
The Lee brothers, masters of the Sosetsuken, live in a corner of such a city along with their childhood friend, Marian. When honest younger brother Billy and free-spirited older brother jimmy find the Sosetsuken dojo they inherit ending in the way of the city's evil schemes, the story begins...
In addition, the stellar team of sound creators responsible for Double Dragon Revive's captivating soundtrack has been revealed, featuring the works of RAITO, James Landino, furani, Kohta Takahashi, and Pejman Roozbeh (Funk Fiction).
- “Double Dragon came out when I was in elementary school, and it is a profoundly memorable game for me as I was once able to clear it with just one coin. It really is an honor to be involved in the making of this new title's musical score. Please look forward to hearing it!” - RAITO
- “As someone who has both been a fan of the Double Dragon series and Arc System Works projects, I'm beyond excited to be involved on the music for this game! Thank you to the development team for bringing me onboard this exciting soundtrack!” - James Landino
- “I cannot believe I got to play a part in making such a cool game! It really, really has been an honor.” - furani
- “First of all, I want to express all my respect to the music composer of the original game, Kazunaka Yamane! Some songs have a melodic and dramatic development, while others incorporate the stylish groove of the late 80s... We would really like to see if delivering these in a modern sound image will touch the listeners. I hope you all enjoy it!” - Kohta Takahashi
- “Working on Double Dragon Revive has been an awesome experience and an honor. The game's world and vibrant characters inspired me to write some very dynamic and funky tracks, and I can't wait for players to experience them!” - Pejman Roozbeh (Funk Fiction)
DOUBLE DRAGON fans are also invited to visit the Steam "Community Hub," which can be accessed from Double Dragon Revive's Steam store page. Through this hub, Arc System Works will be posting short stories that are not published in press releases or on the official website. This will be an official news feed for those who can't wait for the release of the game, featuring reports on participation in overseas events and behind-the-scenes stories from the development teams! Click the "Follow" button on the store page and be sure to check it out from the "Community Hub."
In Double Dragon Revive, players will find modern belt-scroll action and exhilarating gameplay. Both longtime fans and newcomers to the series will once again be able to experience the action-packed thrills of Billy and jimmy Lee as they face off a variety of powerful foes from their past! The new title features the same intuitive gameplay fans expect with refined controls that leverage the advanced power and technical capabilities of today's platforms. Throughout Double Dragon Revive's updated stages, players will find themselves adapting their combat skills and picking up scattered weapons in the midst of battle, creating new opportunities to gain the upperhand.
For more information, please visit the game's official website.
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