Polygon.com / 07.06.25

Scott Pilgrim returns to games in chaotic new retro brawler EX

Scott Pilgrim, all his friends, and the many of the creators who have brought his world to life over the years, are all back for a new game set for release in 2026. As revealed at Summer Game Fest on Friday, Scott Pilgrim EX is a time-warped brawling adventure that sends Scott, Ramona Flowers, and five other playable characters battling across a Toronto ravaged by robots and demons. The new title comes from Tribute Games, the retro-minded studio formed by members of the original Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game team, and comic creator Bryan Lee OMalley, who worked closely on crafting the new story. The chiptune group Anamanaguchi also returns for the soundtrack.  In a way its kind of natural, and the genesis of Tribute, to go back to that IP, Tribute marketing and publishing manager Eric Lafontaine told Polygon at a press briefing before the SGF stream. Its in our DNA in a way, and its just coming back through those roots and doing a great different game. Its just natural. Tribu...
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