Los Angeles, California - April 9, 2025 - Publisher and developer Rocket Panda Games today revealed the multiplayer features coming to Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) when it launches on April 17th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The beloved 2D side-scrolling action game originally launched on Xbox 360 and is now returning to current systems, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Delivering significant enhancements for players, including enhanced graphics, improved frame rates, higher resolutions, and new characters, with the inclusion of enemies as playable characters in Arcade Mode, as well as a full soundtrack remaster.
Alongside these technical enhancements, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate also offers a plethora of multiplayer modes, both online and local, specially designed for beat’em up fans. Up to 4 players can enjoy couch coop sessions, or connect with 6 friends online with cross-platform multiplayer. Online VS mode is also available for up to 8 players* for those who prefer to unleash their inner chaotic competitiveness.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 17th, 2025. Players can already wishlist the game, and pre-order the Standard ($39.99, £34.99, €39.99), and Ultimate ($109.99 - Only available in the US) physical editions. More details about each edition can be found here.
*Nintendo Switch version can host up to four players. Nintendo Switch players can join sessions hosted on other platforms.
About the Phantom Breaker Franchise
The 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 2 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 maximising 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.
© MMXXV Rocket Panda Games, Inc.
©MAGES./NITRO PLUS
PR Contact - ICO