Scott Pilgrim EX

Scott Pilgrim EX
DeveloperTribute Games
PublisherTribute Games
ArtistPaul Robertson
WriterBryan Lee O'Malley
ComposerAnamanaguchi
SeriesScott Pilgrim
Platforms
ReleaseMarch 3, 2026
GenreBeat 'em up

Scott Pilgrim EX is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed and published by Tribute Games, under license from Universal Pictures. Based on the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series created by Bryan Lee O'Malley, the game features an original story written by O'Malley, and takes place following the events of the 2023 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime, following the animated series not being renewed for a second season. The anime's co-creator, BenDavid Grabinski, acted as a creative consultant.[1]

The game was released on March 3, 2026 to positive critical reception.

Story

The game’s story takes place after the cliffhanger ending of the Netflix series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,[1] with a prequel comic to the video game being released by O'Malley to promote the game.[2]

In the year 20XX, Toronto has been affected by a gang war between vegans, demons, and robots. As the conflict rages, the other band members of Sex Bob-omb are kidnapped by a mysterious robotic doppelgänger of Scott Pilgrim (dubbed Metal Scott) while practicing for their gig. When Ramona finds Scott, she calls for backup from Roxie, Lucas, Matthew, Gideon, and Robot-01 to help them search the city and rescue Scott’s band mates.

Gameplay

Scott Pilgrim EX is a side-scrolling beat 'em up in the style of classic arcade games, much like the 2010 Ubisoft game Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game. Players are able to play as 7 different characters, including Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Roxie Richter, and Lucas Lee.[3]

Development

In an interview with Rolling Stone in November 2023, Bryan Lee O'Malley said of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's future that Netflix was unlikely to renew the series for a second season, stating "I never say never, but right now, it seems like it would take about 50 different miracles simultaneously for another season to happen. So we'll see."[4][5] He confirmed in November 2024 that the series would not continue on Netflix.[6]

In an interview with CBR in February 2024, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ellen Wong expressed that they would be happy to reprise their characters in any future Scott Pilgrim adaption, including a hypothetical sequel series to Takes Off. Winstead added that "if that creative spark is back, I think we would all be ready to tackle it again."[7] Consequently, O'Malley began developing a sequel video game to the Takes Off, which was officially unveiled in June 2025, during the annual Summer Game Fest,with the announcements of O'Malley and Grabinski's involvement. Paul Robertson, who served as the lead artist for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, also returned for Scott Pilgrim EX. Chiptune-based rock band Anamanaguchi composed the game's soundtrack, returning to the franchise once again after previously scoring Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.[1]

Scott Pilgrim EX released on March 3, 2026.[8]

Reception

Scott Pilgrim EX received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator website, Metacritic.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Valentine, Rebekah (2025-06-06). "Scott Pilgrim EX Is a Brand New Adventure Hearkening Back to Classic Brawlers". IGN. Archived from the original on 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  2. ^ Alves, Isabella (3 March 2026). "Scott Pilgrim EX - Review". PSX Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  3. ^ Patches, Matt (2025-06-06). "Scott Pilgrim returns to games in chaotic new retro brawler EX". Polygon. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  4. ^ Colbert, Isaiah (November 20, 2023). "'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off': Inside an Animated Spinoff for the Ages". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.(subscription required)
  5. ^ Tinoco, Armando (November 25, 2023). "'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Creators On Season 2: "We're Not Working On It. We Have No Official Ideas"". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
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  7. ^ Cairns, Bryan (2024-02-28). "INTERVIEW: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Ellen Wong". CBR. Archived from the original on 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
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  9. ^ "Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews - Metacritic". www.metacritic.com. Archived from the original on 2026-03-18. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  10. ^ Scullion, Chris (March 3, 2026). "Scott Pilgrim EX review: So good it'll punch the highlights out of your hair". VGC.
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  13. ^ Scullion, Chris (March 3, 2026). "Scott Pilgrim EX review: So good it'll punch the highlights out of your hair". VGC.
  14. ^ Denzer, TJ (March 3, 2026). "Scott Pilgrim EX review: A great fight time in Toronto". ShackNews. Archived from the original on March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  15. ^ Duwe, Scott (March 3, 2026). "Scott Pilgrim EX review – A fun but often frustrating retro ride". Destructoid.
  16. ^ Wagner, Justin (March 3, 2026). "Scott Pilgrim EX review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
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