New modes, characters, online co-op and more coming to all platforms next week
Walnut Creek, Calif. (March 27, 2024) – Maximum Entertainment today revealed that next week’s Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons free DLC update, Sacred Reunion, will include a trio of Double Dragon veterans making their grand returns to protect New York City. The free update also brings a slew of new modes across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC on April 4:
Ranzou and Sonny Lee return to take on the gangs of New York following their last playable appearances in Double Dragon IV, with Chin Sei Mei ending his hiatus since Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones. All three come with their own unique play styles and abilities. They’ll be playable across all modes, including the recently revealed wave-based Survival Mode. Enjoy the reunion with friends near and far, as online co-op will be launching alongside the update.
Tired of working together with friends? The brand-new Versus Mode will allow you to take them on in head-to-head battles. Upgrade your characters as you see fit with a variety of options, choose your arena and commence the ultimate test of individual skills and friendships.
New upgrades, improvements, additional content and a new difficulty mode will also be launching into the fight when Sacred Reunion fights its way onto PC and consoles April 4.
Purchase the game on your preferred platform now: DoubleDragonGaiden.com
Set in the nuclear wasteland of New York City during the year 199X, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons features a showdown between the iconic Double Dragon brothers, Billy and Jimmy Lee, and their allies against the criminal gangs terrorizing the city for dominance. Defeat one gang and the others will seize the opportunity to grab more power for themselves by enhancing their own abilities and bringing in new sub-bosses to take players down. To combat this, you’ll have a multitude of powerful friends and resources at your disposal as you fight to save the city.
To land hits on the latest updates for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, please visit DoubleDragonGaiden.com.
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About Maximum Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs more than 200 professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.
About Secret Base Founded in 2010, Secret Base specializes in reimagining classic styles of gameplay in new and exciting ways. Secret Base is best known for Streets of Red: Devil’s Dare Deluxe, an inventive horror-themed beat ‘em up recalling gaming’s greatest heroes in multiplayer, permadeath-aligned action. The studio is currently developing Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. Visit Secret Base at https://www.secretbase.sg.
