September 2, 2022 is the release of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R.

If you’re looking to pick up this remaster, you can do so in one of two ways. The standard edition (game only) comes in as a physical release, while the deluxe edition is digital only, but also includes the season pass with four DLC characters, an “Animation Special Event Color Set,” and two exclusive costumes plus early character access.

The original All-Star Battle closed out its content support with a 41-character roster after DLC that pulled from all eight parts of the manga was added. All-Star Battle R boasts a 50-character roster, bringing 9 new contenders into battle with the remaster.

Robert E. O. Speedwagon hails from Part 1 (Phantom Blood) of the manga, Mariah and Pet Shop represent Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders), and Diego Brando made his way into the series in Part 7 (Steel Ball Run). Based on what we see in the trailer, each fighter will bring an interesting and unique playstyle into the fold, with the most peculiar being Pet Shop who is quite literally a falcon who shoots large icicles from its mouth.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R features 50 playable characters from every story arc, and the upcoming demo will offer up a sample of online PvP and practice modes.

Developed by CyberConnect2, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R immerses players in an authentic video game adaptation that stays true to creator Hirohiko Araki’s captivating art style and stars the anime series’ original Japanese voice actors.First introduced in 1987 and adapted to anime in 2012, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is best known for its charismatic heroes who drop unforgettable catchphrases and perform over-the-top moves as they pummel each other using martial arts and supernatural skills. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R is the biggest game ever in the franchise, bringing together 50 characters from every story arc. Players can experience popular battles from each story and see heroes from different universes interact for the first time, playing as Jonathan Joestar, DIO, Jotaro Kujo, Jolyne Cujoh, daughter of Jotaro and the first-ever female JoJo in the series, and many more.JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R introduces a completely revamped and improved version of the fight system first introduced in 2013, upping the tempo with hit stops, dashes, intricate new combos, and an all-new “Support Attack” tag-team battle system. Game modes consist of All-Star Battle Mode, Arcade Mode, Online Mode, Versus Mode, Practice Mode, and Gallery Mode. The main mode, All-Star Battle Mode, features classic clashes between heroes from prior games in addition to all-new battles, offering more than 100 different battles for players to experience. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R also offers a range of customizable and collectible skins along with unique illustrations that players can unlock and play in Gallery Mode.