A mysterious man known as the Phantom has awakened and hatches a plan to unseal his dark powers. By giving ancient weapons known as the F.A. (Fu-mension Artifacts) to youths with special abilities, he convinces them to battle each other with the promise to grant the wishes of the victors. However, each time the Fu-mension Artifacts are used in battle, they create a rift between parallel worlds, which will inevitably unseal the Phantom’s powers.

Waka, the daughter of the Kumon Family, a clan tasked with protecting the world from the Phantom, and her friend Mikoto, attempt to stop him. However, in an alternate timeline the Phantom manages to escape and kidnaps Waka’s younger sister, Nagi. Waka and Mikoto, along with Itsuki, self-proclaimed “Arbiter of Justice" and Yuzuha, a ninja unpersuaded by the lure of the Phantom, set off to rescue Nagi and stop his nefarious plan.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) is a fully reworked version of the original title launched a decade ago. The new version includes revamped and smoother gameplay thanks to a full rebuild of the game in Unreal Engine 5, local and online co-op, and Versus Modes for up to 8 players from around the world, including cross-platform support.

Alongside the visual and gameplay improvements, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) also includes new characters, with the inclusion of enemies as playable characters in Arcade Mode. The game has also received a full soundtrack remaster, letting players choose from a brand new soundtrack composed by the all-girl J-rock band, the Phantom Breakers, or the classic version if they prefer.

Publisher and developer Rocket Panda Games announced Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) is available for pre-order beginning June 27, 2024 and released the above brand new trailer showing gameplay and revamped artwork for the first time!

"Fragmented releases across platforms, countries, and languages have frustrated me as a gamer and as someone in the game industry," said M. Panda, Executive Panda and Co-Founder of Rocket Panda Games. "Who doesn’t want to share an experience with their peers from around the world at the same moment in time? We did everything in our power to deliver a seamless online experience while partnering with physical publishers in every region we could. We may be small, but we will never stop trying to punch above our weight."

Players can already pre-order the Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Standard ($39.99), and Ultimate Edition ($109.99), with the latest including a set of exclusive items such as a Mikoto Figure, Soundtrack CD, Artbook, and Limited Edition Box. A Digital Edition ($24.99) is also available for pre-order.

Worldwide Physical Partners

• North America = PM Studios, Crescent Marketing
• Japan = Kadokawa Game Linkage
• Asia = Arc System Works Asia
• Europe = TBD

Please stay tuned for more updates on the international physical offerings of Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU).

Key Features

• Revamped Gameplay: Experience smoother, more fluid gameplay with retuned battle system, ensuring that every punch, kick, and special move is executed with precision.
• Co-op and Online Multiplayer: Team up with friends in local co-op or challenge up to 8 fighters from around the world cross-platform.
• Playable Enemy Characters: Take on the role of powerful adversaries from the Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds universe, each with their own distinct combat styles and abilities in Arcade Mode.
• Original Soundtrack Remastered: An all new soundtrack has been added to immerse yourself in the game's dynamic atmosphere and also includes all of the tracks from the original and Overdrive.
• Phantom Breakers All-Girl J-Rock Band Debut: All new opening song performed by the Phantom Breakers consisting of the in-universe characters, Mikoto, Waka, Itsuki, Yuzuha and Maestra.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 13, 2025.