Maximize the Fun of Two Player Co-op | Developer's Diary Revive Vol.6
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[/p][p]Hello everyone. We are the Double Dragon series development team at Arc System Works. In this sixth installment of our Developer's Diary Revive, our project for sharing information about the series, we will take a deep dive into co-op, an indispensable element of the beat 'em up genre.[/p][p]Double Dragon Revive supports both local / online co-op.[/p][p]![]()
Guillaume Cailteux (Creative Director) and Hiroshi Nagaki (Executive Director) from the game's development team will introduce the mechanics of co-op play and the Extra Mode, which offers a different way to play from the Story Mode.[/p][h2]
Aiming to Create New, Passionate Co-op Memories[/h2][p]![]()
[/p][p]Guillaume Cailteux: When you think of beat 'em up games, I believe the image of co-op is very strong. From the late 80s to the 90s, games in this genre were mostly played shoulder-to-shoulder with friends on arcade cabinets or home consoles. Since the 2000s, online modes have become widespread, allowing people to play together with friends who are far away. Though the form has changed with the times, I think many people have fond memories of heated co-op battles.[/p][p]We on the development team also grew up with those kinds of fun memories. That's why we hope that Double Dragon Revive will be an opportunity for you to create new memories.[/p][p][/p][p]Hiroshi Nagaki: We have paid the utmost attention to adjusting the game balance to ensure that it is sufficiently rewarding not only in single-player but also in co-op.[/p][p]Fundamentally, we have designed it so that playing cooperatively feels more advantageous. For example, when one player performs an action that fills the Dragon Orb Gauge needed for Super Special Moves, the other player also gains a certain amount of the gauge. This allows players to acquire more resources than in single-player, making it easier to use the special moves and enabling a more stress-free progression.[/p][p]Also, as is customary in co-op play, there's a classic fun to be had in coordinating attacks, like ganging up on a single enemy or splitting up to defeat enemies flanking you from the left and right. Please look forward to the Extra Mode, which we'll introduce later, as it includes missions that are difficult to clear without good cooperation.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Take on the Challenging Extra Mode with a Friend!
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[/h2][p]Hiroshi Nagaki: In Double Dragon Revive, we've also included an Extra Mode that offers a different kind of challenge compared to the main Story Mode. This is a game mode where you challenge missions with special clear conditions.[/p][p]They are broadly categorized into Subjugation Missions, Defense Missions, Combo Missions and Destruction Missions, each requiring you to clear different objectives. The later missions are so difficult that even the development team can fail if they're not careful, so we definitely want you to give them a try.
[/p][p]Guillaume Cailteux:: We've put a lot of thought into the Extra Mode to allow players to better enjoy the diverse actions and game systems. We'd like you to first get to know the world in Story Mode and, once you're used to the gameplay, take this on as the next step.[/p][p]Furthermore, as a reward for clearing missions, you can also learn the backstories of each character. You'll also discover the backstories of side characters and enemies—details that aren't covered in the Story Mode. Please get the game to enjoy this content!
[/p][p]Hiroshi Nagaki: We want this game to be played by a wide range of people, from those who are new to the beat 'em up genre to veterans. Also, Double Dragon Revive has pre-order bonuses. If you pre-order the game, in addition to bonuses like alternate character costumes, you will receive a completely new pixel art game called Double Dragon Dodgeball as a separate title.[/p][p]This has turned out to be a fun game that supports local versus play, so please play it alongside Double Dragon Revive![/p][p]
[/p][h2]Double Dragon Revive is available for pre-order now![/h2][p]Double Dragon Revive is scheduled for release on October 23, 2025. As of the publication of this article, it is available for pre-order.[/p][p]If you pre-purchase the game, you will also be able to play Double Dragon Dodgeball.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]https://www.arcsystemworks.jp/ddrev/[/p][p][/p][p]https://x.com/DD1987_PR[/p]
Aiming to Create New, Passionate Co-op Memories[/h2][p]
[/p][h2]Take on the Challenging Extra Mode with a Friend!
[/p][p]Guillaume Cailteux:: We've put a lot of thought into the Extra Mode to allow players to better enjoy the diverse actions and game systems. We'd like you to first get to know the world in Story Mode and, once you're used to the gameplay, take this on as the next step.[/p][p]Furthermore, as a reward for clearing missions, you can also learn the backstories of each character. You'll also discover the backstories of side characters and enemies—details that aren't covered in the Story Mode. Please get the game to enjoy this content!
[/p][p]Hiroshi Nagaki: We want this game to be played by a wide range of people, from those who are new to the beat 'em up genre to veterans. Also, Double Dragon Revive has pre-order bonuses. If you pre-order the game, in addition to bonuses like alternate character costumes, you will receive a completely new pixel art game called Double Dragon Dodgeball as a separate title.[/p][p]This has turned out to be a fun game that supports local versus play, so please play it alongside Double Dragon Revive![/p][p]
[/p][h2]Double Dragon Revive is available for pre-order now![/h2][p]Double Dragon Revive is scheduled for release on October 23, 2025. As of the publication of this article, it is available for pre-order.[/p][p]If you pre-purchase the game, you will also be able to play Double Dragon Dodgeball.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]https://www.arcsystemworks.jp/ddrev/[/p][p][/p][p]https://x.com/DD1987_PR[/p]