Seven years after the last mainlineDouble Dragongame, Arc Sytem Works has finally announced a release date for its new entry into the classic beat-em-up franchise,Double Dragon Revive, at The Game Awards. Originally announced in July 2024,Double Dragon Revivelooks to be the first true modernization of the franchise, forgoing the typical pixel style that has been present in everyDouble Dragongame.
Double Dragon Revive’s recentannouncement at The Game Awards 2024came in the form of a gameplay trailer, showcasing its release date, preorder bonus, and new gameplay. While Arc System Works has been a mainstay in the gaming industry,its recent successes in the fighting game genre may hint at a total overhaul of the beloved franchise, which itself is a part of a genre that has historically seen much overlap with fighting games. It looks as thoughDouble Dragon Revivewill be a fantastic return to the glory days of the arcade, whereDouble Dragonfound its origin in 1987.
When Double Dragon Revive Will Release
July 19, 2025
Double Dragon Revivewill be released Aug 02, 2025.With around a year until its launch, many more details about the included content of the game will likely be revealed in due time. Currently, the planned release window has been left relatively empty by other developers, though this may change as the date approaches. It’s rather unusual for a game more than a year out to get such a specific release date, and with such a window between its reveal and release, there is certainly the potential for delays.
Double Dragon Revive Preorders
Players Gain Access To An Entirely Separate Dodgeball Game By Preordering
Despite around a year until its release,Double Dragon Reviveis currently available for preorder. The preorder can be made for either the standard or deluxe version of the game, with both versions providing a preorder bonus. In line with publisher Arc System Works' 2015 acquisition ofSuper Dodge Balland theKunio-kunfranchise, the primary preorder bonus isDouble Dragon Dodge Ball.The bonus game will be an entirely separate application, and is likely based upon the aforementioned franchises.
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According to theDouble Dragon Revivepage onArc System Works' website,the standard version is priced $34.99, while the deluxe edition is priced at $49.99.While both editions include the base game and dodgeball bonus game, the deluxe edition will net players some bonus colors, the industry typical artwork and soundtrack, and a 24-hour early access period.
Thus far,there has been no gameplay reveal or tease of the standalone dodgeball game. Based upon the IP that Arc System Works acquired along withDouble Dragonin 2015, the game is likely, at the very least, to be an enjoyable mini-game and a further callback to the arcades of old.
Double Dragon Revive Trailer & Gameplay Details
Dynamic Interactables And Combos Are Coming With Double Dragon Revive
The preorder trailer forDouble Dragon Revivedidn’t contain much new information beyond the release date and open preorders. It mainly consisted of the franchise’s leading brothers, Billy and Jimmy Lee, fighting in hand to combat against an unnamed villain, presumably the primary antagonist, based on his position on the game’s cover. A standout was Billy Lee performing the Dragon’s Wrath, aStreet Fighter-reminiscent Shoryuken movethat looks properly flashy.
Previously released gameplay trailers do show more of the actual in-game action that will take place inDouble Dragon Revive. Tokyo Game Show 2024 showcased the game for the first time with an action-packed trailer. In it, the classic,belt-scroll action gameplay appeared to be chock-full of environmental KOs, traversal options, and stage-specific weapons.
Another recent trailer released by Arc-Sys showcasedtwo additional playable characters beyond the headlining Lee brothers. Marian Kelly appears to be an aerial, kick-based fighter, with her divekicks and combos looking similar toStreets of Rage’sBlaze Fielding. Yagyu Ranzo has a stylish, ninja-themed moveset, spitting fireballs, throwing smoke bombs, and teleporting around the battlefield.
Its currently unknown ifDouble Dragon Revivewill have more than four playable characters. Four does seem to be a standard number for modern beat-em-up rosters, with theexcellentStreets of Rage 4launching with a similarly sized roster of five. With nearly a year of development to go before its full release, perhaps more will be on the way.
The gameplay itself looks dynamic and flashy, with plenty of combos being showcased in the various released trailers. Combos are a major component in the under-the-hood complexity of belt-scroller action games, and with Arc System Works publishing for developer Yuke’s,Double Dragon Revivehas the chance to lead the genre in the aspect of it that keeps players coming back.
All Confirmed Platforms For Double Dragon Revive
Which Consoles Double Dragon Revive Will Be Released On
Double Dragon Reviveis setto be released on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. On PC,Double Dragon Revivewill be exclusive to Steam. PlayStation players will be able to purchase and playDouble Dragon Reviveon both PlayStation 4 and 5. It will take a similar approach on Xbox, where it will be playable on Xbox One, as well as Series X/S.
The only console absence here is the Nintendo Switch, a particularly strange choice as the Switch has often provided a home for arcade remasters, revives, and modernizations. There is still an abundance of options in terms of available platforms, and most players will likely find an outlet to playDouble Dragon Revivewhen it launches in October 2025.
