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Rhythm Platformer BIT.TRIP RERUNNER Out Now on PlayStation 5

Full-featured console port joins the original Steam release of BIT.TRIP RERUNNER

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – May 22, 2024 – Choice Provisions (previously Gaijin Games) today announced the first official console release of its acclaimed rhythm platformer BIT.TRIP RERUNNER. Gamers on PlayStation 5 can now enjoy this endlessly replayable installment of the BIT.TRIP franchise – along with full support for RUNNER MAKER and MUSIC MAKER!

 

Released last year, the Steam version of BIT.TRIP RERUNNER was regarded as a true love letter to the BIT.TRIP franchise. The rhythm platformer that started it all received a next-gen makeover with new mechanics, trippy Unreal 5-powered visuals, and a killer soundtrack inspired by the franchise’s deepest cuts.

 

Whether players enjoy the pre-designed levels in BIT.TRIP RERUNNER or venture into user-generated content, the combination of rhythmic gameplay, retro-inspired visuals, and an infectious chiptune soundtrack result in a memorable, hard-to-put-down gaming experience. Co-developed with the help of top Brazilian outfit Gamecraft Studios, BIT.TRIP RERUNNER skillfully tests players’ reflexes and rewards their creativity – including tasteful nods to BIT.TRIP greats.

 

“This is it: BIT.TRIP RERUNNER has hit the PlayStation 5 in a big way,” says Mike Roush, co-founder of Choice Provisions. “We’re thrilled with how the original Steam release was received, so it was all-hands-on-deck at the studio to get this console port done. Better still, it was completed in-house to our exacting standards – and the port matches the PC version 100%, including the ability to create your own levels and music. If you’ve been waiting to marvel at the sights and sounds of BIT.TRIP RERUNNER on the best screen in the house, this is it. Time to annoy the neighbors!”

 

Key Features

l  Brave 150+ obstacle-filled levels based on the classic games – each one more challenging than the last.

l  Dive head-first into a trippy new art style powered by Unreal 5.

l  Enjoy a fully remixed soundtrack at unhealthy volume levels.

l  Create and share the levels of your dreams with RUNNER MAKER.

l  Uncover gaming artifacts in the Historical Gallery – with fun nods to the original game!

 

Pricing & Availability

BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER is now available on PlayStation 5 for $19.99.

 

PlayStation Store:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010032

 

Steam URL:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2222540/BITTRIP_RERUNNER

 

Two bundles are now available on the PlayStation Store:

 

Priced at $44.99, the Choice Provisions Bundle includes the following titles: BIT.TRIP RERUNNER (PS5-only), Runner3, Woah Dave!, Tharsis, The BIT.TRIP, Laserlife, and BIT.TRIP Presents ... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien.

 

Priced at $34.99, the BIT.TRIP Bundle features the following titles: BIT.TRIP RERUNNER (PS5-only), Runner3, BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien and The BIT.TRIP.

 

Assets

 

PS5 Launch Trailer

 

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2VLDJxsaXM
 

Screenshots & Logos

IMGUR

https://imgur.com/a/vLvPYbW

 

Social Media

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceProvisions

X [Twitter] - https://twitter.com/TotallyChoice

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/choiceprovisions

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@choiceprovisions

Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/RERUNNER

Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EqeY2qf8zX

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChoiceProvisions

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/choiceprovisions

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/choice-provisions

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/choiceprovisions

 

About Choice Provisions

Choice Provisions Inc. (originally Gaijin Games Inc.) was founded by Mike Roush and Alex Neuse in 2007. An independent studio located in Santa Cruz, California, Choice Provisions is best known for its BIT.TRIP series of video games – characterized by their unique blend of retro aesthetics, chiptune music, and innovative gameplay. Today, Choice Provisions remains true to its original vision – aspiring to grow and take on larger projects while delivering cool and unique gaming experiences to players worldwide. To learn more about BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER and Choice Provisions, please visit https://www.rerunner.game and https://choiceprovisions.com.

 

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