In exciting news for fans of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the development team behind the upcoming game, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, has confirmed that the Green Ranger will be an unlockable character that becomes playable after beating the main story campaign. This announcement was made today by Digital Eclipse over on Twitter (now X), adding a fun twist to the game’s narrative.
We can't keep the secret any longer: The Green Ranger is an unlockable character in #RitasRewind! Tommy's origin story is part of our game's narrative, so once you complete the campaign, you'll be able to select the Green Ranger. Happy National @PowerRangers Day! pic.twitter.com/qQLfNfH9lg
— Digital Eclipse (@DigitalEclipse) August 28, 2024
According to the developers, the Green Ranger’s storyline is intricately woven into the game’s plot, promising an engaging experience for players who make it to the end. This confirmation puts to rest a slew of fan speculations that arose following teasers in the game’s trailer. One particular teaser that caught the attention of many was a level with the core Rangers on a roller coaster, with each car colored to match the respective Ranger. Fans immediately noticed a sixth, unoccupied green roller coaster car, which you can see below. Compare this to the image above which shows the Green Ranger riding solo in the same roller coaster level.
The announcement comes as part of a celebration for National Power Rangers Day, a fan holiday officially recognized by Hasbro and Saban in collaboration with the National Day Calendar. The holiday, which falls on August 28th, marks the anniversary of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series premiere back in 1993.
In addition to sharing the Green Ranger as an unlockable and playable character, Digital Eclipse also stated that they have received many requests for a digital copy of the game, specifically today of all days. They mentioned that the choice to make a physical copy is currently being considered but nothing definitive about what they may look like or when that could be released was mentioned.
We are hearing this from a lot of fans today. A physical edition of #RitasRewind is under consideration, but digital will definitely be out this year. But for sure, we see all of you out there raising your hands saying "I want one!" :) https://t.co/1kgJevpYnG pic.twitter.com/OgNQ2LyoxZ
— Digital Eclipse (@DigitalEclipse) August 28, 2024
While a physical edition of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is still under consideration, fans can currently pre-order the digital version of the game on all major platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo consoles, and PC. This announcement has undoubtedly heightened anticipation for the game’s release, and fans are eagerly looking forward to reliving their childhood memories with this new addition to the Power Rangers universe.
ABOUT THE GAME
In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers’ long-time nemesis. Robo-Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self. Working together, Robo-Rita and Rita Repulsa rewind, rewrite, and remix the past in an attempt to stop the very formation of the Power Rangers, altering the course of history.
Will the two Ritas and their army of monstrous enemies from across the MMPR timeline finally succeed in destroying the Power Rangers? Or will these teenagers with attitude learn to work together and counter this catastrophic chronological collaboration?
Players will be able to experience the origins of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers again – for the first time! The past will never be the same…
FEATURES
- Classic 90’s look and feel with hand-drawn pixel art
- Fan-favorite enemies pulled from different seasons of the hit tv show
- Events and episodes that players remember from the show have been remixed
- Action-packed, 2-D brawler gameplay with arcade-style shooting and driving sequences
- Pilot all of the original Dinozords
- Jump into the cockpit of the legendary Megazord and take down gigantic bosses
- Offline and Online support for up to 5 players
- And lots more!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will be releasing later this year on PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox consoles as well as PC. You can pre-order it now over on the PlayStation Store as well as on Steam.
