RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers launches March 19, 2026
Switch 2 version ships on a full game card in Japan.
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on March 19, 2026, publishers City Connection and Clear River Games announced.
Physical editions will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 worldwide, with the Switch 2 version costing $10 / ¥1,000 more than the PlayStation 5 version as it will ship on a game card (not a game-key card). In Japan, the physical edition costs 5,980 yen on PlayStation 5 and 6,980 yen on Switch 2.
A Steelbook Edition will also be available in North America nad Europe, which includes a SteelBook case, ‘Combat Codex” booklet, and a folding box.
A limited edition will be available in Japan for ¥7,980 on PlayStation 5 and ¥8,980 on Switch 2, which includes a SteelBook case, “RUSHING BEAT X Super Secret Encyclopedia” with a music CD, and a limited edition box.
Here is an overview of the game, via Clear River Games:
About
Completely overhauled for modern audiences, RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers delivers non-stop beat ’em up action for one or two players. Take control of heroes Rick Norton and Douglas Bild as they band together with an expanded roster of four additional characters, battle to discover the hidden plans of the deadly Zeekus virus and attempt to discover the evil genius’s master plan.
Once dormant, the Rushing Beat franchise reawakens with RUSHING BEAT X, insisting that beat ’em ups still have new tricks to offer modern gaming audiences. This latest instalment contains a host of new moves, new weapons and new allies. Gamers traverse stunning locations, spanning shopping malls, slums, subways and research facilities battling to uncover the truth and once again save the city from certain doom.
Key Features
- Dynamic Combat Mechanics – New auto-combo support for newcomers, counterattacks, cancelable moves, and Beat Rush finishing maneuvers.
- Rage Mode – Build your meters to enter a heightened state, boosting attacks, speed, and unlocking devastating finishers
- Cooperative Play – Team up with a friend locally, mix character styles, synchronize combos, and strategize.
- Diverse Stage Design – Battle through neon shopping districts, grimy alleys, underground railways, high-security labs, and more.
- Secrets and Unlockables – Optional side missions, hidden weapons, multiple character paths, and surprise revelations.
Watch a new trailer below.
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