Arc System Works has launched the official website for Double Dragon Revive, sharing more info on their new 3D revival of the beloved beat ’em up franchise.
Here’s a rundown on all the new details, plus new screenshots:
The world-famous Double Dragon roars back to life in the modern era!
The Double Dragon series has defined the belt-scroll action genre ever since it hit the arcades in 1987. Now it returns as Double Dragon Revive, thanks to the passionate support of retro game fans over the years. Arc System Works’ fighting game development expertise brings you a modern belt-scroll action experience with exhilarating gameplay.
About the Double Dragon series
Double Dragon is an action game series that first appeared in arcades in 1987. It established the side-scrolling brawler game genre, where the players control the two main characters, Billy Lee and Jimmy Lee, masters of the Sosetsuken fighting style, and progress through stages while defeating enemies. The game has gained fans all over the world, due to having in addition to basic actions such as punching and kicking, special moves and the ability to pick up and use the weapons of your enemies.
The Story
15 years have passed since the end of the nuclear war. People who managed to survive have built colonies in various parts of the devastated world and live there. However, over these 15 years, the concept of a country has been lost, and the powerful people who govern the colonies now control the politics and laws.
This colony established on the coast is also a city, ruled by some of these powerful people. A gang called the Shadow Warriors.Since they took control, the gap between rich and poor in the colony has intensified. People living in the slums have been forced to live a hard life, and there are constant rumors of mysterious disappearances.
The Lee brothers, masters of the Sosetsuken, live in a corner of such a city with their childhood friend Marian. The honest younger brother Billy and the free-spirited older brother Jimmy. When the Sosetsuken dojo they inherit ends in the way of the city’s evil schemes, the story begins..
Titles that made the series
Double Dragon, Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, Super Double Dragon, Double Dragon Advance, Double Dragon IV.
Composers
- RAITO: “Double Dragon came out when I was in elementary school, and it is a profoundly memorable game for me as I was once able to clear it with just one coin. It really is an honor to be involved in the making of this new title’s musical score. Please look forward to hearing it!”
- James Landino: “As someone who has both been a fan of the Double Dragon series and Arc System Works projects, I’m beyond excited to be involved on the music for this game! Thank you to the development team for bringing me onboard this exciting soundtrack!”
- furani: “I cannot believe I got to play a part in making such a cool game! It really, really has been an honor.”
- Kohta Takahashi: “First of all, I want to express all my respect to the music composer of the original game, Kazunaka Yamane! Some songs have a melodic and dramatic development, while others incorporate the stylish groove of the late 80s… We would really like to see if delivering these in a modern sound image will touch the listeners. I hope you all enjoy it!”
- Pejman Roozbeh: (Funk Fiction) “Working on Double Dragon Revive has been an awesome experience and an honor. The game’s world and vibrant characters inspired me to write some very dynamic and funky tracks, and I can’t wait for players to experience them!”
Double Dragon Revive is being developed by Yuke’s and will release sometime in 2025 for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5.
