Press release

Scott Pilgrim EX Takes the Stage at San Diego Comic-Con – New Details to be Revealed During Panel Featuring Series Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley

Learn more about Scott and Ramona’s all-new adventure – and score signed swag while in San Diego

MONTREAL (July 15, 2025) – Scott Pilgrim EX, the 2D brawling adventure game from developer Tribute Games, Scott Pilgrim series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and Universal Products & Experiences, is battling evil exes from Canada to California during San Diego Comic-Con. Tribute, Universal and O’Malley are excited to share more details and give an exclusive look at the game to Comic-Con attendees through a must-attend panel, ahead of Scott Pilgrim EX’s release in early 2026 on PC and consoles. As if that wasn’t enough, Tribute Games will also be throwing a party featuring a live rock show from Anamanaguchi. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2640950/Scott_Pilgrim_EX/


The Scott Pilgrim EX with Bryan Lee O’Malley and Tribute Games panel will take place Saturday, July 26 from 1:30 - 2:30P.M. Pacific Time in Room 5AB at San Diego Comic-Con. The lineup will feature:

 
  • Bryan Lee O'Malley (creator of Scott Pilgrim, creative consultant on Scott Pilgrim EX)  
  • Jean-Francois Major (president, Tribute Games)
  • Yannick Belzil (narrative designer, Tribute Games)
  • Josh Fairhurst (chief executive officer, Limited Run Games)
  • John Melchior (executive producer, Universal Products & Experiences)
  • And moderator Griffin Newman (Blank Check podcast)


Panel attendees will learn new details and peep an exclusive new look at Scott Pilgrim EX, the first original Scott Pilgrim video game in more than 15 years, as revealed last month during Summer Game Fest. The panel will include an early look at the upcoming 2D brawler’s story, which follows Scott, Ramona and their allies as they fight to save Toronto from three gangs that’ve taken over and now threaten the world. Excited to hear more? You’ll just have to be there.

Along with this panel, Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley will appear at Oni Press (Booth 1829) where he’ll sign a free poster featuring the Scott Pilgrim EX announcement artwork. Signings will take place across three sessions:
 
  • Thursday, July 24 from 2:00 - 3:30P.M. PT
  • Friday, July 25 from 1:00 - 2:30P.M. PT
  • Saturday, July 26 from 3:30 - 6:00P.M. PT


After San Diego Comic Con on Thursday, July 24, join Tribute Games for a live rock show from Scott Pilgrim alumni and current soundtrack collaborators Anamanaguchi at the Voodoo Room at the House of Blues (1055 Fifth Ave, in the Gaslamp Quarter). Space for this event is extremely limited, with free admission but a limit of 200 guests. Doors open at 7P.M. Information at https://www.houseofblues.com/sandiego
 

About Scott Pilgrim EX

Scott Pilgrim EX reimagines classic 2D brawling for a new era, blending high-energy action with fun character progression for up to four players in co-op. Customize a roster of seven playable characters to make every battle and brawler feel truly personal. Take on the role of Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers and more of the all-star crew to battle a variety of enemies in a warped, beautifully pixelated version of Toronto overrun by demons, vegan henchmen and robots in an epic quest to save the city. Featuring a brand-new storyline co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley and the team at Tribute Games, as well as all-new music by Anamanaguchi, Scott Pilgrim EX delivers a bold new chapter for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Scott Pilgrim EX is expected to launch for PC and consoles in early 2026. Keep up with the latest from Tribute Games and Scott Pilgrim EX at https://linktr.ee/tributegames

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About Tribute Games

Tribute Games is a Montreal-based developer and publisher known for crafting genre-defining, pixel-perfect action titles. With hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Mercenary Kings, Flinthook, Panzer Paladin, and the recently announced MARVEL: Cosmic Invasion, Tribute blends nostalgic artistry with modern design to create unforgettable gameplay experiences that feel just like we remember them.


About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.


About Scott Pilgrim

Scott Pilgrim is a genre-defying cult classic that has grown into a beloved multimedia universe. Created by Bryan Lee O’Malley as a six-volume graphic novel series published by Oni Press, the story combines romance, music, and video game-inspired action in a uniquely heartfelt and irreverent way. Its popularity sparked a critically acclaimed film adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, directed by Edgar Wright, followed by a video game adaptation developed by Ubisoft. Most recently, the franchise was reimagined in the Netflix anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, bringing new life to the characters with the original film cast returning. Across each medium, Scott Pilgrim continues to resonate with fans through its bold storytelling, unforgettable characters, and unmistakable punchy style.