Scott Pilgrim EX is officially on the way, and if you are a fan of classic side-scrolling beat ’em ups, you might want to clear some space on your 2026 calendar. The game was first revealed during Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025, where Tribute Games showed off a brand-new entry in the Scott Pilgrim universe. Now we also have a release date. Scott Pilgrim EX launches on March 3, 2026, bringing pixelated chaos back to the streets of Toronto.
Alongside the release date news, Tribute Games also revealed two new playable characters, and they look like they are going to shake things up in a big way. Matthew Patel joins the fight with all the theatrical flair and mystic chaos you would expect. His combat style leans heavily into crowd control, summoning his demon hipsters to distract enemies, create openings, and generally make life miserable for anything on screen.
Then there is Robot-01, who is basically built for pure destruction. This high-speed combat unit rockets across the screen with thrusters, transforms mid-battle, fires long-range blasts, and unleashes powerful attacks that rain explosive projectiles over groups of enemies. Between Patel’s battlefield control and Robot-01’s raw power, it...
