Back in the Band adds Stephen Stills, Kim Pine and Knives Chau as playable fighters, while a free title update introduces a score-chasing Arcade Mode for up to four players
MONTREAL (August 27, 2026) – Tribute Games, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences and Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley, today released the first major content expansion for Scott Pilgrim EX, the brand-new original game that launched in March 2026. The new release arrives as two clearly separate offerings: Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in the Band, a paid DLC priced at $3.99 USD, and Coin-Op Chaos, a free title update available to every owner of the base game. Both are available now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
The new content is divided into two complementary releases:
- Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in the Band is a paid DLC for $3.99, adding three new playable characters: Stephen Stills, Kim Pine and Knives Chau, plus new assists, moves, combos and character palettes.
- Coin-Op Chaos is a free title update complete with an all-new Arcade Mode with lives, credits, score chasing, local rankings, co-op play, cross-platform support and drop-in or drop-out multiplayer.
Watch the Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in the Band & Coin-Op Chaos Update Launch Trailer:
Get the DLC and the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4861470/Scott_Pilgrim_EX__Back_in_the_Band/
SCOTT PILGRIM EX – BACK IN THE BAND: PAID DLC
The band is finally back together. Alternate versions of Stephen Stills, Kim Pine and Knives Chau warp into the fight, completing the full band lineup in Scott Pilgrim EX. Each fan-favorite fighter arrives with a distinct combat style, original animations, character-specific abilities and new ways to build over-the-top combos across Toronto.
Three New Playable Characters
- Stephen Stills: An aggressive rushdown frontman who keeps the pressure on with six string-fueled attacks. Whether he is smashing enemies with his guitar or blasting them away with ear-popping feedback, Stephen stays in opponents’ faces and orchestrates devastating beatdowns.
- Kim Pine: A hard-hitting mix-up fighter who combines brutal drumstick strikes, stomping breakdowns and goth-cutie attitude. Kim lays down devastating rhythms with explosive drum solos and trades BPM for PPM: Punches Per Minute.
- Knives Chau: A lightning-fast hit-and-run rogue specialist who overwhelms enemies with acrobatic attacks, shadow clone techniques and her emblematic battle scarf. Agile and elusive, Knives weaves through the battlefield while delivering precise punishment.
New Assist Characters
- Joseph: The legendary producer behind the band cranks the volume to 11, dropping a towering wall of sound that sends sonic projectiles crashing through the battlefield.
- Hollie: No-Account Video’s finest employee is done collecting late fees. Armed with her trusty remote, Hollie traps enemies in a relentless barrage of hits, giving players plenty of time to rewind the pain.
- Mr. Chau: Knives’ fiercely protective father joins the fight. Channel his unwavering determination to summon shadow clone support, turning every attack into a devastating multi-hit assault.
COIN-OP CHAOS: FREE TITLE UPDATE
Available free to all Scott Pilgrim EX owners, Coin-Op Chaos introduces the Arcade Mode, a fast-paced new way to experience the entire game. Inspired by the golden age of arcade brawlers, the mode streamlines progression from stage to stage and adds lives, credits, score chasing and local rankings.
- A Tour Through Toronto’s Greatest Hits: Battle through the main locations, bosses and encounters from across Scott Pilgrim EX while fighting toward the ultimate showdown to save Toronto and the band.
- Chase High Scores: Rack up points, earn extra lives, beat the clock and climb the local rankings in a mode built around replayability, mastery and score chasing.
- Co-op Chaos: Take on Arcade Mode solo or with up to four players through local co-op, online multiplayer and full cross-platform support. Friends, family and exes can jump in or out at any time without interrupting the action.
LAUNCH OFFER
To celebrate the release of both the DLC and the free title update, the base game is available at 20% off through Sept. 9 on PC and consoles, marking the first discount for Scott Pilgrim EX.
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A BRAND-NEW SCOTT PILGRIM ADVENTURE, RELEASED IN MARCH 2026
Scott Pilgrim EX is a brand-new original game that launched in March 2026. It is not a remaster or re-release. The game sends Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers and an all-star playable crew through a warped Toronto in an original story co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley and Tribute Games. Players can unleash creative combos, wield wild weapons, customize fighters and take on the adventure through chaotic four-player co-op action with full cross-platform support.
About Tribute Games
Tribute Games is a Montreal-based developer and publisher known for crafting genre-defining, pixel-perfect action titles. With games including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Scott Pilgrim EX, Mercenary Kings, Flinthook, Panzer Paladin and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Tribute blends nostalgic artistry with modern design to create unforgettable gameplay experiences that feel just like we remember them.
About Universal Products & Experiences
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across its expansive global theme park destinations, location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.
About Scott Pilgrim
Scott Pilgrim is a genre-defying cult classic that has grown into a beloved multimedia universe. Created by Bryan Lee O’Malley as a six-volume graphic novel series published by Oni Press, the story combines romance, music and video game-inspired action in a uniquely heartfelt and irreverent way. Its popularity sparked the critically acclaimed film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, directed by Edgar Wright, followed by a video game adaptation developed by Ubisoft. Most recently, the franchise was reimagined in the Netflix anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, bringing new life to the characters with the original film cast returning. Across each medium, Scott Pilgrim continues to resonate with fans through its bold storytelling, unforgettable characters and unmistakable punchy style.
Scott Pilgrim EX – Back in the Band © 2026 Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” graphic novel and related characters TM & © 2026 Bryan Lee O’Malley. Game Software © 2026 Tribute Games inc.
