A brand-new trailer for the upcoming pro wrestling RPGWrestleQuestwas unveiled, revealing the game’s release date for consoles and PC.WrestleQuestwas one of the leading indie games present at Nintendo’s recent Indie World Showcase this week, and the new trailer takes a brief look into the game’s turn-based RPG combat.
WrestleQuestcombines the allure of pixel art turn-based fantasy RPGs with the legacy of 80s and 90s pro wrestling. Players will create their own wrestling hero and rise through the pro wrestling ranks to become a world champion. While on the path to becoming a renowned champion, players will visit worlds based on the careers ofWWE pro wrestling legendssuch as “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Jake the Snake Roberts, The Road Warriors, and Andre the Giant. The fantasy RPG elements become even more apparent while traversing the worlds and learning new powerful wrestling moves that may turn the tide in challenging battles.
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During theNovember Nintendo Indie World Showcase, publisher Skybound Games and developer Mega Cat Studios announcedWrestleQuestwill release in May 2023 for consoles and PC. A newWrestleQuesttrailer was released after the recent showcase, confirming the release date once more and providing a glimpse into the game’s dynamic turn-based combat.WrestleQuestfeatures over 30 pro wrestling stars and legends, according to Skybound Games, so WWE fans will likely recognize many of the wrestlers depicted in the game.
Pre-orders aren’t available just yet, but eager fans may wishlistWrestleQueston Steam to receive updates directly from the developers. Skybound Games will likely update fans about when Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Steam, and Xbox Store digital pre-orders should open.
WrestleQuestpays tribute to pro wrestling’s beloved legendswhile bringing a fresh new approach to standard turn-based RPG combat.WrestleQuesttakes cues from classic Japanese RPGs such asChrono TriggerandDragon Questwith its use of vivid dungeons and fantastical enemies, so it may be an interesting title for JRPG fans and wrestling fans alike.
The May 2023 release date placesWrestleQuestin a prime position for success away from many of the early 2023 game releases such asWo Long: Fallen Dynasty,Dead Spaceremake,Hogwarts Legacy, andResident Evil 4remake. AlthoughWrestleQuestreleases closer toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomnext year, indie games are known to thrive on the popular Nintendo Switch platform. As thelatest Indie World Showcasehas shown, many indie developers are excited to bring their games to Switch.
WrestleQuestreleases in May 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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