Grab your bass guitar. Sip some herbal tea. The Scott Pilgrim world keeps growing. Thought the Netflix anime, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, ended it all? Not quite. More is coming – sooner than expected.
Now rolling toward Scott Pilgrim EX – a new fighter game shaping up to link old-school pixel charm with story turns from the latest animated series.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming release.
What is Scott Pilgrim EX?
Not quite a remake, though it borrows its title from the famous 2010 brawler. Instead, Scott Pilgrim EX builds on what came before – crafted by Tribute Games, known for their work on TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. This release follows the events of the anime Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, stepping in as an unlicensed follow-up.
A fresh tale crafted by Bryan Lee O’Malley shapes the core of this game. Instead of just hanging out, Scott sees his band vanish into thin air. Mysterious powers take them. So he teams up with Ramona. Their search jumps across split versions of Toronto – each piece stranger than the last. Places twist under pressure. Reality frays at the edges.
Key Game Features:
- RPG-Lite Elements: Unlike the previous game’s strictly linear stages, EX features an interconnected city. You can move back and forth between districts, take on side quests, and explore a more open structure.
- New Playable Characters: The roster is expanding! In a move inspired by the anime’s character development, former villains are joining the team.
- Matthew Patel: Brings mystic fire attacks and “demon hipsters” to the fray.
- Robot-01: A high-speed, transforming combat unit.
- Roxie Richter & Lucas Lee: Also confirmed to be stepping out of the “Evil Ex” box and into your party.
- The Sound of Toronto: The band Anamanaguchi returns to provide a brand-new, high-energy chiptune soundtrack.
Release Date and Platforms
Mark your calendars: the wait is almost over.
Official Release Date: March 3, 2026
The game is launching across practically every modern platform, ensuring no fan gets left behind:
- PC (via Steam)
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Note on Physical Editions: Folks who wanted a boxed copy had their chance through Limited Run Games – just like always, those ran out fast. Missed that? Then March third is where things get interesting again.
Why Fans are Hyped
Not every reboot finds its footing, yet EX does by welcoming the updated version of Scott. Developers shifted clear of early-2000s habits people now question, instead matching the thoughtful mood seen on Netflix. Still, punches fly with exaggerated style, just like fans remember from the first game’s wild battles.
Fans might come for the flashy moves, yet it’s the rhythm of the fights that sticks. Maybe it’s the way Ramona spins through scenes, maybe it’s the pulse of the soundtrack – either way, something clicks. This version doesn’t just replay the past, it pushes forward. Not a remake, but a sharpened take on what came before. Could’ve felt tired, instead feels alive. Worth the wait? Seems so.