Double Dragon Revive News

[p][/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!
[/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]

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[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]The showcase trailer for Double Dragon Revive has been released today![/p][p]This trailer features narrated highlights of the game's systems and in-game appeal.[/p][p]Be sure to check it out![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Hi everyone!
This is the Double Dragon series development team at Arc System Works.

In this fifth volume of Developer’s Diary Revive, we continue to offer the latest info on the Double Dragon series with more details on the enemy characters.

We’ll take a closer look at three characters you’ve seen in the April trailer, from both a story and gameplay perspective.
If you’re curious about the Shadow Warriors organization they’re a part of, be sure to check out the fourth volume too.


[h2]Character Profile ① Williams[/h2]



Cailteux:
Williams has appeared as a standard enemy in prior games, but his cartwheeling entrance made him stand out among the crowd.
In this title, he faces off against Billy and crew as one of the core members of the Shadow Warriors.

As for how he rose to the rank of core member within the organization, you can see for yourself in the story.

To give a sneak peek: Williams worked with Willy during wartimes before the Shadow Warriors organization was formed. The story goes that a certain incident led to them creating the organization together.



Nagaki:
In the game, Williams has been ordered to defend a crucial enemy base from the impending attack by Billy and his allies.


His familiar cartwheel from the earlier games makes a return with other agile movements as he utilizes acrobatic feats to toy around with our protagonists.


His boss stage features a moving floor and fire spouts for additional stage gimmicks, making for a memorable battle where the player must deal with both Williams’ fast attacks and the exciting arena.

[h2]Character Profile ② Linda[/h2]



Cailteux:
Linda is a woman wielding a whip who has appeared throughout the series.
She was one of the first characters we selected to include during the early planning of this project.
Unlike in previous appearances, in this game she works in the background, opting to utilize her subordinates instead.

Recruited as one of the core members of the Shadow Warriors for her exceptional skills, Linda manages the casino that serves as a source of income for the organization, profiting off of the people of the colony.

Of course, there’s more to it than a simple casino… See for yourself in the story.



Nagaki:
While Linda specializes in fighting from long range with her whip, she generally avoids direct combat with tricky tactics.

She prefers to flee, sending out her subordinates while defending herself with her whip… Tasking the player with finding a way to chase her down.

[h2]Character Profile ③ Willy[/h2]



Cailteux:
Willy is the leader of the Shadow Warriors, and a familiar face as a final boss from earlier games.

In the original Double Dragon, he made waves with his shocking battle style, shooting the players down from a distance with his machine gun (and for serious damage, too!).

Previous titles have featured Willy kidnapping Marian and the Lee brothers stepping up to save her, but this game offers a different take.

In the colony where our story takes place, Willy has been abducting people for his own purpose. The Lee brothers stand against the Shadow Warriors again to prevent his schemes.



Nagaki:
Throughout the series, Willy has appeared as a foe to the Lee brothers, attacking with his machine gun from a distance.

As you face him later into the story, his battle proves quite challenging, with waves of back-up enemies and complex stage gimmicks limiting your movement to deal with while dodging his gunfire.

The decision of when to unleash your Finishing Blow will prove crucial.

[h2]Coming Up[/h2]

I’m sure some of you must be thinking: Wait, weren’t there more characters than this?
Truth be told, there are some bosses in the game who are not part of the Shadow Warriors.

In the next volume, we’ll introduce the non-Shadow Warriors bosses and their backgrounds!
Keep an eye out.

Thank you for reading through to the end.


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Arc System Works is announced the release of the Enemy Character Trailer for the upcoming title Double Dragon Revive

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Hi everyone!
This is the Double Dragon series development team at Arc System Works.

In this fourth volume of Developer’s Diary Revive, we offer the latest info on the Double Dragon series with an introduction of the Shadow Warriors organization that stands in opposition to our heroes.


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[h2]The Formidable Foes, the Shadow Warriors[/h2]
Now, before we dive into the characters for today, let’s hear from Cailteux and Nagaki about the Shadow Warriors organization.

Cailteux:
To put it simply, the Shadow Warriors are an evil gang in the Double Dragon world.

This game takes place in a post-nuclear war world where countries no longer exist.
People have formed colonies throughout the world to live in groups as best they can.

Naturally, it’s an unsafe world where might makes right. The Shadow Warriors are a group of people who wield such power.

The organization formed at the end of the war and expanded while moving from colony to colony. They now have enough influence to control an entire colony themselves.

Although they were thought to wander between places, the Shadow Warriors have set up a base in the colony where our story takes place and seem to have something unsavory in the works… which will be key to the story underway.




Nagaki:
As they’ve moved throughout many locations, the members of the Shadow Warriors come from various backgrounds.

They cover a wide spread, from ruffians to professionals such as mercenaries and agents to ninja and samurai. Beloved boss characters from the series such as Burnov also belong to the organization, fulfilling their own roles.

There are four core members known as the Four Kings:

・Commander in charge: Roper
・Runaway train: Abobo
・Tactician: Linda
・Willy’s right hand: Williams

These four are familiar faces from earlier games in the series, who now appear as boss characters.

The Shadow Warriors members in this title include some characters fans are sure to recognize right away, but showing a new side of them.

Let’s introduce these nostalgic favorites!


[h2]Character Profile ① Burnov[/h2]



Cailteux:
He’s appeared throughout the series as an enemy, both as a boss and as a standard enemy during the stages.
Burnov really stands out for his visuals. The mask covering half of his face and his leather equipment fit right in with the end-times setting.
And one other thing you can’t forget: his animation when he’s defeated.
He opens his limbs wide and disappears, leaving only his mask and some of his clothing behind (although he revives after this). We’ve paid particular attention to recreating it in this game.

[h2]Character Profile ② Roper[/h2]



Cailteux:
Always down for a fight, he’s a core member of the Shadow Warriors who claims the warehouse area the Lee brothers live in as his own territory.
Roper has appeared in prior games as well as a low-level enemy, but he’s stepped up to become a boss for this title.

He’s the commander in charge of his gang: usually he puts on airs, but when it comes to a fight he’s the first one to rush in.


Nagaki:
In battle, he specializes in fighting with a bat.
Unlike standard enemies, he can perform long-range attacks that require the player to utilize key mechanics such as guarding and dodging to handle effectively.


As an aside, each boss in this game has a particular mission as part of their design. Our intent is that even if the player has a hard time with the boss at first, once they realize what the “mission” is, they have a relatively simple path to victory.


[h2]Character Profile ③ Abobo[/h2]



Cailteux:
At long last, Abobo takes the stage (laugh).
He’s one of the more well-known enemy characters in the Double Dragon series, famed for his impressive stature and powerful look. He’s got those huge muscles and that bald head!

In this game, he stands against the heroes as one of the core members of the Shadow Warriors. Naturally, he fights using the overwhelming force of his brute strength.

Each time he makes an appearance, the encounter provides a different battle experience for the player to look forward to.

Nagaki:
As an example, he appears for the first time by suddenly barging in on Stage 1. This is something of a debut battle for him, so he just goes all-out, says his piece, and makes his exit.

In future appearances, however, there are various different stages where the player can utilize gimmicks to attack him or where he is invincible, forcing the player to escape.

[h2]Coming Up[/h2]



In this volume of Developer’s Diary Revive, we introduced the Shadow Warriors gang our heroes will face off against, as well as some of the members.

Next time, we’ll cover even more of the colorful cast of Shadow Warriors members.
Keep an eye out!

Be sure to follow the Community Hub and official X account so you don’t miss the next volume.
Thank you for reading through to the end.


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