Press release

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Available Now

Arcade beat ‘em up unleashes multiplayer madness with online and local co-op, VS Mode, new characters, and enhanced Unreal Engine 5 graphics.  

Los Angeles, California - April 17, 2025 - Publisher and developer Rocket Panda Games today launched Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (PBBGU) on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. 

The beloved 2D side-scrolling action game originally launched on Xbox 360 makes its comeback with significant enhancements, including enhanced graphics, improved frame rates, higher resolutions, and new characters, with the inclusion of enemies as playable characters in Arcade Mode, as well as a full soundtrack remaster.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate also offers a plethora of multiplayer modes, both online and local, specially designed for beat’em up fans. Up to 4 players can enjoy couch coop sessions, or connect with 6 friends online with cross-platform multiplayer. Online VS mode is also available for up to 8 players for those who prefer to unleash their inner chaotic competitiveness. 

“Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is finally back and kicking. We’re reigniting the classic beat’em up in six different platforms at once, with cross-play so anyone can enjoy regardless of the platform of their choice,” said M.Panda, Rocket Panda Games’ CEO. “It’s been a delightful challenge to create this enhanced version of the game that looks fantastic and offers hundreds of hours. We hope players will enjoy it!”
 
 

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is now available digitally on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Standard ($39.99, £34.99, €39.99) and Ultimate ($109.99 - Only available in the US) physical editions are also available across selected retailers worldwide

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About the Phantom Breaker Franchise

The Phantom Breaker series started out as a 2D fighting game in 2011, developed by 5pb / MAGES, and the beat'em up spin-off, “Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds” was published in 2013 by 5pb / MAGES. In March 2022, Rocket Panda Games released Phantom Breaker: Omnia, featuring 2 guest characters, Kurisu Makise from Steins;Gate and Rimi Sakihata from Chaos;Head, as well as two brand new characters created specifically for “Phantom Breaker: Omnia.” In June 2022 Rocket Panda Games acquired the Phantom Breaker IP and is committed to maximising the series’ potential for fans around the world.

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