We've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Double Dragon Revive, the first 3D Double Dragon in a long time, since Arc System Works announced it last year. Well, the game officially launches on October 23, and players who preordered the Deluxe Edition already have early access as of today. How's the co-op? We'll tell you soon, but Revive's final developer diary reveals juicy new co-op details that are sure to get series fans excited.
What does Developer Diary Vol. 6 on Steam have in store for the Double Dragon faithful? Tantalizingly, it reveals that both Story Mode and Extra Mode are tuned for co-op. That is to say that bringing along a second player makes the game easier, so players will want to team up! It's always nice when a game rewards players for bringing along a friend rather than punishing them with higher difficulty or reduced rewards. In fact, players can help charge each other's special move meters. Also, both 2-player local and online co-op are supported. There has been some question about the presence of local co-op so we're glad for that confirmation.
A few more details that we can share:
Story Mode offers three difficulty levels. Players can initially choose from just Billy and Jimmy Lee, but Marian and Yagyu Ranzo will unlock via Story progress. Extra Mode is a challenging mode with 6 difficulty levels. In this mode, players will take on specific targets such as the deadly Abobo. The game features online matchmaking for both modes, a tutorial option, and a gallery of artwork.The arrival of a new Double Dragon is always a big deal. Will Double Dragon Revive be as good as 2023's Double Dragon Gaiden? We can't wait to find out!
Double Dragon Revive will arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Steam, and Epic on October 23. The standard edition costs $34.99, and the Deluxe Edition costs $49.99. The Deluxe Edition includes the main game, digital artworks, digital soundtrack, additional character colors, and 24 hours early access (with preorders). Preorder either version of the game to get the Double Dragon Dodge Ball bonus game for free.