River City: Rival Showdown is coming to PC, PS4, and Switch

Arc System Works has announced new ports for River City: Rival Showdown, the 2016-released re-release of the classic beat ’em up remaster on 3DS.

River City: Rival Showdown is coming to Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 on October 12th, worldwide. The new release includes improved screen UI, upgraded controls, and an upgraded bonus game.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

The 1989 retro classic River City Ransom has muscled up and doubled down on modern innovation! Tightened controls, improved backgrounds, and even online play — this version has it all and more! Throw in a 2D fighting game mode to the mix, and River City has never been more action-packed!

Craft your own story and unlock various endings in single player mode!

Brand new story events await as you battle through three days of hot-blooded high school hostilities!

Characters and dialogue change with each completed event, culminating in a variety of unique endings.

Uncover sinister plots and protect your turf at all costs! The fate of River City is in your hands!

Utilize flashy new special techniques to send your adversaries packing!

Stone Hands, Dragon Feet — Kunio already has quite an arsenal up his sleeve.

Bring even more bravado to the brawl with an array of fresh, never-before-seen macho maneuvers!

And that’s not all! Ultra moves make their return, with enough firepower to bring any would-be challengers to their knees!

Play against friends in the 2D fighting game mode!

“Double Dragon Duel 2023” (or DDD for short) is an all-new 2D fighting game bundled in at no extra cost.

Select from a bountiful roster of hardened hitters and connect with friends both near and far to see who is the top dog on campus!

And the word on the street is that even more unlockable characters await those who can find them…!

* This product is a port of the 2016 title River City: Rival Showdown.