Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Battletoads<\/em><\/a> launches today with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam.<\/li>\n
- Celebrate with crossover goodies, new merchandise, free comics and more!<\/li>\n
- Hear from the \u2019Toads themselves in an exclusive new interview with a familiar face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
26 years after their last game hit the arcades, the wait is finally over: Zitz, Rash and Pimple are leaping back into action today, August 20, with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam worldwide! Just like in the original Battletoads <\/em>games, they\u2019re embarking on an outer-space adventure packed full of gameplay that takes in everything from brawling action to precision platforming, space battles and more.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s no need to take on these challenges alone \u2013 not when up to three players can team up for some drop-in couch co-op. That\u2019s exactly what some of the Battletoads <\/em>team did in our Gameplay Showcase earlier this week, and if you missed it, you can watch them in action here:<\/p>\n\n\n[embedded content]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nIn the weeks leading up to our launch extravaganza we\u2019ve been providing players with plenty of ways to get more Battletoads <\/em>in their lives. Our art contest<\/a> to win a hand-drawn animation cel used in the game is already underway, and we also added a Battletoads<\/em> EP<\/a> to streaming and download services so you can rock out to the game\u2019s soundtrack whenever you please.<\/p>\nKeen to support the amphibians\u2019 arrival, the Sea of Thieves<\/em> team recently unveiled the in-game Fightin\u2019 Frogs Ship Set \u2013 it\u2019s due to go on sale in the Sea of Thieves<\/em> Pirate Emporium later this year, but you can plunder it for yourself right now, free of charge, by completing the first act of Battletoads<\/em>! Check out the video for more specifics on how to snag the set.<\/p>\n\n\n[embedded content]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nNow that the game\u2019s available to play, it doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re out of surprises. Not only is there an official Battletoads<\/em> Xbox One controller design incoming from Xbox Design Lab<\/a>, we\u2019re happy to unveil a whole new range of Battletoads <\/em>merchandise over at the official Rare store<\/a>, with new product types featuring the redesigned logo, the cast of wild new characters that the \u2019Toads will be butting heads with during the game\u2019s cartoon-style story, and much more.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/battletoads-return-for-new-gaming-adventures.jpg\")
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<\/em>Speaking of stories, we know Battletoads <\/em>fans will have been wondering what the iconic trio have been up to between games. To answer that, we\u2019ve teamed up with our friends at Titan Comics to create a three-part comic series that chronicles a \u2018lost adventure\u2019, helping to bridge the gap between our heroes\u2019 last starring role in Battletoads Arcade<\/em> and the present day. All three issues will be made available to read for free over at comiXology<\/a> \u2013 so make sure you\u2019re following Rare on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss out when the first instalment lands!<\/p>\nWe teased another upcoming collaboration with iam8bit last week, and today\u2019s the day we pull back the curtain on two new premium Battletoads<\/em> items. Firstly, there\u2019s the Smash Hits <\/em>vinyl soundtrack<\/a>, comprising two LPs featuring music from the 8-bit original as well as the latest instalment in the series. Secondly, there\u2019s the Legacy Cartridge Collection<\/a> \u2013 physical editions of the original game, newly amped up with deluxe packaging and two \u2019Toad-themed color variants. Both items are limited runs and are live for pre-order now on iam8bit<\/a>\u2019s website!<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/battletoads-return-for-new-gaming-adventures-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nWe\u2019re incredibly excited to launch this brand new Battletoads<\/em> for a new generation of gamers, but what about Zitz, Rash and Pimple themselves? To find out, we sent Larry Hryb, Xbox Live\u2019s Major Nelson, halfway across the galaxy to an intergalactic premiere where he got the chance to meet the \u2019Toads in person. Check out that lively interview here:<\/p>\n\n
26 years after their last game hit the arcades, the wait is finally over: Zitz, Rash and Pimple are leaping back into action today, August 20, with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam worldwide! Just like in the original Battletoads <\/em>games, they\u2019re embarking on an outer-space adventure packed full of gameplay that takes in everything from brawling action to precision platforming, space battles and more.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no need to take on these challenges alone \u2013 not when up to three players can team up for some drop-in couch co-op. That\u2019s exactly what some of the Battletoads <\/em>team did in our Gameplay Showcase earlier this week, and if you missed it, you can watch them in action here:<\/p>\n In the weeks leading up to our launch extravaganza we\u2019ve been providing players with plenty of ways to get more Battletoads <\/em>in their lives. Our art contest<\/a> to win a hand-drawn animation cel used in the game is already underway, and we also added a Battletoads<\/em> EP<\/a> to streaming and download services so you can rock out to the game\u2019s soundtrack whenever you please.<\/p>\n Keen to support the amphibians\u2019 arrival, the Sea of Thieves<\/em> team recently unveiled the in-game Fightin\u2019 Frogs Ship Set \u2013 it\u2019s due to go on sale in the Sea of Thieves<\/em> Pirate Emporium later this year, but you can plunder it for yourself right now, free of charge, by completing the first act of Battletoads<\/em>! Check out the video for more specifics on how to snag the set.<\/p>\n Now that the game\u2019s available to play, it doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re out of surprises. Not only is there an official Battletoads<\/em> Xbox One controller design incoming from Xbox Design Lab<\/a>, we\u2019re happy to unveil a whole new range of Battletoads <\/em>merchandise over at the official Rare store<\/a>, with new product types featuring the redesigned logo, the cast of wild new characters that the \u2019Toads will be butting heads with during the game\u2019s cartoon-style story, and much more.<\/p>\n We teased another upcoming collaboration with iam8bit last week, and today\u2019s the day we pull back the curtain on two new premium Battletoads<\/em> items. Firstly, there\u2019s the Smash Hits <\/em>vinyl soundtrack<\/a>, comprising two LPs featuring music from the 8-bit original as well as the latest instalment in the series. Secondly, there\u2019s the Legacy Cartridge Collection<\/a> \u2013 physical editions of the original game, newly amped up with deluxe packaging and two \u2019Toad-themed color variants. Both items are limited runs and are live for pre-order now on iam8bit<\/a>\u2019s website!<\/p>\n We\u2019re incredibly excited to launch this brand new Battletoads<\/em> for a new generation of gamers, but what about Zitz, Rash and Pimple themselves? To find out, we sent Larry Hryb, Xbox Live\u2019s Major Nelson, halfway across the galaxy to an intergalactic premiere where he got the chance to meet the \u2019Toads in person. Check out that lively interview here:<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
<\/em>Speaking of stories, we know Battletoads <\/em>fans will have been wondering what the iconic trio have been up to between games. To answer that, we\u2019ve teamed up with our friends at Titan Comics to create a three-part comic series that chronicles a \u2018lost adventure\u2019, helping to bridge the gap between our heroes\u2019 last starring role in Battletoads Arcade<\/em> and the present day. All three issues will be made available to read for free over at comiXology<\/a> \u2013 so make sure you\u2019re following Rare on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss out when the first instalment lands!<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n