Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

Overview

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is a sci-fi fighting game developed and digitally published by nWay for the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2019. It was later released for the PlayStation 4 on April 2, 2019 and for the PC on September 24, 2019. A version for the Google Stadia is in development.

Based on the studio’s previous adaptation of the Power Rangers series (the 2017 mobile game Power Rangers: Legacy Wars), Battle for the Grid is a traditional fighting game with tag-team mechanics similar to the Marvel vs. Capcom series. It also features a unique “Mega Assist” system where players choose a colossal character (namely the series’ Zords) to assist them from off-screen, and complete cross-platform multiplayer and progression support (with PS4 support added on February 5, 2020).

While most of the playable characters are based on the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series (and its recent comic book spin-off), the game features characters from different eras of the Power Rangers timeline. Additional characters were added as post-release DLC (with a Season Pass system), including guest characters from Capcom’s Street Fighter series.

The PS4 and Switch versions of the game received a limited-edition physical release by Limited Run on June 10, 2019. Along with the standard version, a “Mega Edition” was released with a bonus steelbook and other goodies.

Gameplay

Mega Assists

• Dino Megazord (from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
• Dragonzord (from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
• Mega Goldar (from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
• Delta Squad Megazord (from Power Rangers S.P.D., added on September 24, 2019)
• Samurai Megazord (from Power Rangers Samurai, upcoming)

Characters

The game’s original release included nine playable characters, with three alternate appearances as pre-order and Collector’s Edition bonuses. Additional characters and alternate appearances were later added as downloadable content.

Base Game

• Jason Lee Scott – As the “Red Ranger” from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Has an alternate “Red Ranger w/ Dragon Shield” variant as part of the Season 1 Pass (or bought separately).

• Tommy Oliver – As the “Green Ranger” from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Has two alternate variants: “Green Ranger V2” from Power Rangers: Legacy Wars (as a pre-order bonus) and “White Ranger” (as a part of the Season 2 Pass).

• Ranger Slayer – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (alternate canon). Has an alternate “Pink Ranger” variant as part of the Digital Collector’s Edition.

• Magna Defender – From Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.

• Kat Manx – As the “Kat Ranger” from Power Rangers S.P.D.

• Gia Moran – As the “Yellow Ranger” from Power Rangers Super Megaforce.

• Mastodon Sentry – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (alternate canon).

• Goldar – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

• Lord Drakkon – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (alternate canon). Has an alternate “EVO II” variant as part of the Digital Collector’s Edition.

Post-Release DLC

Season 1 Pass

Also includes the alternate “Red Ranger w/ Dragon Shield” skin for Jason Lee Scott.

• Trey of Triforia – As the “Gold Ranger” from Power Rangers ZEO. Added on July 10, 2019.

• Jen Scotts – As the “Pink Ranger” from Power Rangers Time Force. Added on July 10, 2019.

• Lord Zedd – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Added on August 6, 2019.

Season 2 Pass

Also includes the alternate “White Ranger” skin for Tommy Oliver.

• Anubis ‘Doggie’ Cruger – As the “Shadow Ranger” from Power Rangers S.P.D. Added on September 24, 2019.

• Eric Myers – As the “Quantum Ranger” from Power Rangers Time Force. Added on October 25, 2019.

• Dai Shi – As the “Black Lion Warrior” from Power Rangers Jungle Fury. Added on December 19, 2019.

Season 3 Pass

Also includes the alternate “Phantom Beast King” skin for Dai Shi.

• Robert ‘RJ’ James – As the “Wolf Ranger” from Power Rangers Jungle Fury. Added on July 14, 2020.

• Lauren Shiba – As the “Red Ranger” from Power Rangers Super Samurai. Added on September 15, 2020.

• Scorpina – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Added on December 8, 2020.

Other

• Dragon Armor Trini – From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (alternate canon). Released for free on April 30, 2019.

• Udonna – As the “White Ranger” from Power Rangers Mystic Force. Released for free on April 30, 2019.

• Cenozoic Blue Ranger – From the 2017 Power Rangers film. Released for free on April 30, 2019.

• Ryu – As the “Crimson Hawk Ranger” from Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Guest character from the Street Fighter franchise. Upcoming.

• Chun-Li – As the “Blue Phoenix Ranger” from Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Guest character from the Street Fighter franchise. Upcoming.

External Links

• Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Official Site

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