Update: Well, we've got a bit of bad news to share...
AEW Games has responded to the rumour that AEW: Fight Forever will be included with Xbox Game Pass at launch, stating that "we don't anticipate AEW: Fight Forever being part of any monthly gaming subscription services."
You can check out the full statement below:
"The internet is buzzing about AEW: Fight Forever but @AEWGames is THE OFFICIAL source for all news and info related to AEW: Fight Forever. Hang tight for a new, exclusive AEW: Fight Forever update next Saturday, Nov. 19 during AEW Full Gear 2022!
This also seems like a good time to share that we don't anticipate AEW: Fight Forever being part of any monthly gaming subscription services."
Original story: We've been looking forward to the release of AEW: Fight Forever for a long time now, and we're even more excited today as it's been reported by multiple sources that the game could be launching day one on Xbox Game Pass!
The original report came from Matt Black at WrestleZone, who stated that "numerous sources" had told him about the plans for a Game Pass launch. Freelance journalist Mike Straw also reported the same thing later in the day.
Here's the official description for the game:
Developed by YUKE’s, AEW: Fight Forever combines nostalgic arcade-wrestling with All Elite Wrestling finishers and moves. Featuring a big roster of AEW talent, multiple match types, robust career mode, tons of customization options, more than 40 weapons, and so much more!
The footage we've seen of AEW: Fight Forever so far has suggested it'll act as a spiritual successor to the excellent WWF No Mercy on Nintendo 64, with the early gameplay from Gamescom 2022 definitely looking very promising.
That said, we still don't have a confirmed release date for AEW's first major video game just yet, and it seems possible that cover star CM Punk may need to be replaced prior to launch, with recent rumours suggesting he might not return to the company following a post-event scuffle at the AEW All Out 2022 event back in September.
Would you like to see AEW: Fight Forever on Xbox Game Pass? Tell us down below.
[source wrestlezone.com]
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Haven’t really been following this but sounds good. Another nice add to GamePass if it’s true!
I’m …. “All In” if this is true. Although I’ll purchase it too if it’s any good.
Probably a good shout for them to get on Game Pass. If it looks a bit outdated but plays really well they could setup a big fanbase for the series via people giving it a shot on Game Pass. Personally I can't wait, but I think I'll get it on Steam as I fancy playing it on the Steam Deck.
Daaaamn, that CM Punk bit hurt, you really had to go there
The past month or so I’ve pretty much lost all interest in AEW, if it does get put on Gamepass I may try but doubt I’ll be buying this now.
Punk worked with children.
Should be a pretty good wrestling game. Yukes has been doing this for years so I’m looking forward to this. Just want to know the whole roster.
Day 1 for me. Im so happy this is coming to game pass.
They should put Jim Cornette on the cover
I haven't played a wrestling game since WCW vs. NWO on the N64! If it's in gamepass I might give it a go. Don't know any of the wrestlers but dropkicking folks in the face could be fun regardless.
@Hayter Maybe they'll have a media scrum falls count anywhere match 😂
Holy crap! It would be amazing if it's true! Just today I was talking with a friend about this game.
@Hayter @Riziden
I missed this news yesterday as I was busy at work, it's always challenging as I am old, I work with children, and I sit around eating muffins all day.
That aside it being in Gamepass will save me some money, which is doubly good as I share a bank account with my mother and would otherwise have to ask her permission to purchase this game...
@Riziden @JetmanUK
guy shares a bank account with his mom, makes you wonder what kind of character that is
I need Boom Boom Cabana on the boxart front and center, then I'll buy it just for the giggles
@ralphdibny
Outlaw Mudshow bull💩
Hopefully they replace Punk with someone truly deserving of being on the cover. Maybe someone like Chuck Taylor.
@milhouse1975 muffin top on the cover 🤣🤣🤣
Regardless if its on Gamepass or not, I will be getting this game.
GamePass would have been clutch. Maybe the pub wants to roll the dice, see if it could hit 1 million sales, and then toss it on GamePass (at a lower compensation rate).
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