Originally set for release in 2021, the AEW Fight Forever release date is now locked in for June 29 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC!
This was announced by THQ Nordic in a press release alongside a video of the announcement.
AEW Fight Forever Release Date Announcement:
When I first signed with AEW, Tony Khan gave me the opportunity to assemble the best gaming team that understands and respects professional wrestling, to make the best wrestling games ever. Thanks to our incredible collaboration with Geta, YUKE’s and THQ Nordic, a new era of professional wrestling gaming is quickly approaching. AEW: Fight Forever has exceeded my highest expectations, and I’m confident that June 29 will be a momentous day for wrestling fans and gamers alike – Kenny Omega, Executive Vice President and former AEW World Champion and World Tag Team Champion at AEW
Since our initial announcement, fans worldwide have shown unbridled passion around the launch of Fight Forever, and AEW has proven through our exciting storylines and hard-hitting wrestling action that good things come to those who wait. With Fight Forever, Kenny and our world-class team have delivered an authentic, nostalgic feel of wrestling games past, along with the unmatched creativity that AEW brings to the table. It’s going to be cool to see our fans finally getting a fresh and much-needed alternative next-gen console wrestling game on June 29. AEW has the greatest fans on the planet, and I’m excited for them to experience this new way to engage with our stars – Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW
While we’ve seen gameplay of it already, you can read up on the game’s features below (via Steam):
ABOUT THIS GAME
Developed by YUKE’s Co, Ltd., creators of numerous, multi-million unit selling wrestling games, AEW: Fight Forever combines that nostalgic arcade-wrestler feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and tandem offensive moves. All Elite Wrestling is currently taking TNT and TBS networks by storm every week with their Rampage and Dynamite shows, featuring some of the biggest legends to enter the ring plus a stable of brand new, high-flying, AEW talent. AEW: Fight Forever brings the best of the best from that talent roster together in one game! Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level in Fight Forever with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A deep career mode, wrestler customization, signature AEW arenas, and more match types than you can count, including some good ol’ fashioned, unsanctioned fun, all await!
- Combines nostagic arcade wrestling feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and offensive moves.
- Talent roster combines biggest legends to enter the ring plus brand new, high-flying AEW stars!
- Single, tag-team, 3-way, 4-way, ladder, Casino Battle Royale, Falls Count Anywhere, UnsanctionedLights Out, Exploding Barbed Wire Death and online co-op multi-player matches!
- Online co-op multi-player!
- Tag team matches feature a sequence of team maneuvers performed with simple commands.
- Deep career mode
- Wide range of customization modes: wrestler attire and appearance, move sets, entrances, teams, and arenas.
- More than 40 weapons!
- Mini-Games!
- Daily and weekly challenges!
Could AEW Fight Forever give 2K Games’ WWE 2K franchise a run for its money? We can’t say for sure, but competition is a good thing, and at the very least, wrestling fans now have an alternative game to play.
AEW: Fight Forever is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch on June 29th, 2023 at an SRP of € 59.99 / $ 59.99 / £ 49.99.