Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers Brings Classic Beat ‘Em Up Action to Nintendo Switch 2 Fans of classic side-scrolling brawlers have reason to celebrate: Clear River Games and City Connection have officially announced Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers for the Nintendo Switch 2.

This revival of the beloved Rushing Beat franchise, originally developed by Jaleco and introduced on the Super Famicom, includes new features and modern enhancements that embrace the legacy of the original titles while catering to contemporary audiences. Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers reintroduces players to the embattled city of Neo-Cisco, where a surge in organized crime and the aftermath of a deadly virus once again threaten the peace.

Throughout its history, the Rushing Beat series has highlighted a group of fearless fighters dedicated to restoring justice, and the latest installment challenges them to face unprecedented evil and unmask the true mastermind behind the city’s turmoil. The game features nine distinct stages that take players on a journey through diverse urban settings, including shopping malls, slums, subways, and research facilities.

For fans of cooperative action, Rushing Beat X offers robust two-player co-op, allowing gamers to team up and combine their skills for greater impact.

Players can choose from a roster that mixes returning favorites like Rick Norton and Douglas Bild with new characters, each bringing unique fighting styles and abilities.

New fighters become unlockable as you progress, providing fresh challenges and rewarding experimentation in both solo and co-op modes. One of the biggest draws is the revamped combat system.

The developers have introduced intuitive auto-combos, making high-impact action accessible to newcomers while giving seasoned players tools to build complex attack chains.

Techniques such as counterattacks, follow-up strikes, and weapon-based offenses can be seamlessly chained together, with most moves cancelable into dashes or jumps for even deeper combo opportunities.

Mastery of the cancel system unlocks advanced attack possibilities and rewards strategic play. The updated throw mechanics add a dynamic layer to encounters.

By varying directional inputs, players can toss enemies in multiple ways—including into the background, where destructive interaction with the environment uncovers hidden items.

A new rage meter builds up as you deal or receive damage; once filled, rage mode activates, boosting offensive and defensive stats and granting access to the devastating 'Beat Rush' finishing move. Side-missions introduce additional objectives that complement the main stages, incorporating unique action challenges and environmental puzzles.

Meanwhile, the in-game Tuff E Nuff kitchen car serves as a recurring checkpoint and lets players combine collected food items into powerful combo meals, enhancing recovery and occasionally bestowing special effects. With no release date announced yet, anticipation runs high as fans await further news from Clear River Games and City Connection.

As the first trailer of Rushing Beat X teases energetic gameplay and callback to series roots, this installment promises to modernize the beat’em up genre while remaining true to its heritage.

Gamers and nostalgic fans can expect to hear more about its release on Nintendo Switch 2 as further details emerge. For continuing coverage of Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers, Nintendo Switch 2 hardware updates, and the latest eShop releases, stay tuned to our Nintendo news section.

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