The official Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Youtube channel has updated with the story trailer for the game. The story mode seems to take inspiration from the Shattered Grid storyline in the Power Rangers comics by Boom Comics! and will feature new illustrations by Dan Mora. The free update is currently available for the Playstation 4 and the Xbox versions of the game. The update will be available for the Nintendo Switch version sometime in the near future.
The update includes:
- 3 New Playable Characters – Dragon Armor Trini (Boom Studios!), Udonna (Power Rangers Mystic Force), Cenozoic Blue Ranger (Power Rangers 2017 Movie)
- 2 New Playable Battle Arenas – Command Center (Malfunctioning) and Lord Drakkon’s Throne Room (Flashback)
- Story Mode
- Voice Overs
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid releases new free update with Story Mode.
Free DLC available for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One with new Story Mode, characters, arenas and voiceovers from original cast members.
STORY MODE Play through an epic storyline written and voice directed by writer/director Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, Nightwing, Batman: Gates of Gotham). The mode also features original artwork by Eisner Award-winning illustrator Dan Mora (Go Go Power Rangers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Klaus). In this new mode, players experience a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed Shattered Grid event from Boom! Studios’ Power Rangers comic book series. When Lord Drakkon, an evil alternate version of Tommy Oliver, sets off a massive campaign across time and space to destroy all Power Rangers, they must band together and fight back, before all of existence falls to his armies.
NEW VOICEOVERS BY ORIGINAL CAST The new content includes story and combat voiceovers performed by original Power Rangers cast members, including Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Austin St. John (Jason Lee Scott), David J. Fielding (Zordon), Kerrigan Mahan (Goldar) and Meghan “Strawburry17” Camarena (Kimberly).
NEW CHARACTERS Three new characters enter the world of Battle for the Grid: Dragon Armor Trini, Udonna, and Cenozoic Blue Ranger
NEW BATTLE ARENAS * Selectable Arenas: Corinth and Planet Earth: Cenozoic Era * Non-Selectable Arenas (Story Mode only): Command Center (Malfunctioning) and Lord Drakkon’s Throne Room (Flashback)
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid emphasizes accessibility without sacrificing depth and complexity. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode.
