AEW Fight Forever
AEW Fight Forever is a professional wrestling sport video game. It was published by THQ Nordic. It was developed by Yuke's. It was released worldwide for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch on June 29, 2023.[1]
| AEW Fight Forever | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Yuke's |
| Publisher(s) | THQ Nordic |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | June 29, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Professional wrestling, sports |
| Mode(s) | Single player multiplayer |
It is All Elite Wrestling (AEW)'s first video game and Yuke's first wrestling game since they released WWE 2K19 in 2018.
Gameplay
On November 10, 2020, Kenny Omega said the game would have a similar feeling to playing AKI engine games like WWF No Mercy and Virtual Pro Wrestling.[2]
On September 20, 2021, it was announced that Owen Hart would be added to the game. This was announced as part of a partnership between AEW and the Owen Hart Foundation. This is Hart's first time in a video game since appearing in 2004's Showdown: Legends of Wrestling.[3]
On August 3, 2022, CM Punk was revealed to be on the cover along with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, and Jade Cargill. After Punk got suspended from the company for a backstage incident, he was removed from the cover. Sting, MJF, Orange Cassidy, Bryan Danielson, and "Hangman" Adam Page.[4]
On August 24, 2023, a battle royale mode called Stadium Stampede was added to the game.[5]
References
- ↑ "AEW: Fight Forever Release Date Announcement". AEW Games. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ "AEW Games 1.0 Special Event". AEW Games. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ "AEW Partners With Owen Hart's Family to Celebrate His Legacy". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ "AEW: Fight Forever Removes CM Punk From Game Cover After Suspension". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ↑ ""Stadium Stampede" Now Available in AEW: Fight Forever". THQ Nordic. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
