Scott Pilgrim EX is officially stretching its legs. After a brief tease during Nintendo Direct, Tribute Games has dropped a proper gameplay overview that shows exactly what kind of Toronto-saving chaos we are getting into this March.
The new trailer gives us our clearest look yet at how Scott Pilgrim EX is shaking up the classic beat ’em up formula. Instead of marching from left to right until a boss shows up, this one lets you roam freely across a chunky, interconnected version of Toronto. You pick where to go, who to fight, and which weird side quests are worth your time before you start throwing hands again.
An Open Toronto Full of Quests, Secrets, and Extremely Punchable Enemies
Scott Pilgrim EX leans hard into exploration. Between fights, you can wander into shops, talk to NPCs, accept quests, and unlock rewards that actually change how you play. The city is packed with shortcuts, hidden areas, and deep-cut references for fans who enjoy poking into every corner between brawls.
Combat is still pure Scott Pilgrim energy. You are combo-ing your way through demons, robots, and the game’s ongoing commitment to using vegans as a punchline, which is rather outdated-flop behaviour if you ask me, but now you get to decide how and when those fights happen. The environment is fully interactable, too, which means anything from baseball bats to turnips can become a weapon if you are feeling creative or desperate.
Co-Op Chaos With a Very Good Roster
You can play solo, but Scott Pilgrim EX is clearly built for co-op nonsense. Up to four players can team up locally or online, each picking a fighter with their own moveset and upgrade path.
Playable characters include Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers, plus some very welcome chaos picks like Roxie Richter, Lucas Lee, Matthew Patel, and fan favourite Robot-01. There is also one mystery character still being kept under wraps, which feels rude but exciting.
Each character draws on their history across the Scott Pilgrim universe, making the roster feel more than just reskins with different stats.
New Story, New Music, Same Scott Pilgrim Weirdness
The plot kicks off with Sex Bob-omb being kidnapped and their instruments stolen, which is a deeply Scott Pilgrim sentence if ever there was one. Scott and Ramona have to brawl their way across the city, through time, and into increasingly ridiculous situations to save the band, Toronto, and presumably reality.
Bryan Lee O’Malley co-writes the story alongside Tribute Games, and the soundtrack comes from series alums Anamanaguchi. If you were worried, this might feel like a cash-in, but everything shown so far says otherwise. This looks like a genuine new chapter for fans of the world.
Game Info
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Game Title | Scott Pilgrim EX |
| Developer | Tribute Games |
| Publisher | Tribute Games |
| Partners | Universal Products & Experiences |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Release Date | March 3, 2026 |
| Genre | Co-Op Beat ’Em Up, Action |
| Players | 1 to 4 |
| Co-Op | Online and Local |
| Narrative | New original story co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley |
| Music | Anamanaguchi |
Accessibility Snapshot
Accessibility information based on the Steam store page as of February 2026. Always check in-game settings for the most up-to-date options.
| Category | Feature | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtitles | Audio Subtitles | Yes | Full subtitle support listed |
| Language Support | Interface and Subtitles | Multiple languages | Includes English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Portuguese (Brazil), and more |
| Co-Op Options | Local Co-Op | Yes | Shared or split screen |
| Co-Op Options | Online Co-Op | Yes | Via platform services |
| Input | Controller Support | Not confirmed | Not listed on Steam |
| Input | Button Remapping | Not confirmed | No details available |
| Visual | Colourblind Options | Not confirmed | No details available |
| Visual | Text Size Scaling | Not confirmed | No details available |
| Difficulty | Adjustable Difficulty | Not confirmed | No details available |
| Camera | Camera Shake Toggle | Not confirmed | No details available |
Accessibility features can vary by platform and version. Always check platform listings and in-game menus for the most accurate information.
When and Where You Can Play
Scott Pilgrim EX launches March 3, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
If the idea of an open Toronto full of quests, co-op chaos, and (mostly) extremely punchable villains appeals to you, this one is shaping up nicely.
Stay unruly.
