Bomb Rush Cyberfunk locks in Xbox and PlayStation launch for September

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Team Reptile has been hard at work on their latest title, a spiritual successor in gameplay and style to Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk‘s sleek cel-shaded, Dreamcast-esque graphics are just the start. Team Reptile wants to bring the whole shebang together with music from Hideki Naganuma, the man behind the original. Now, their latest trailer shows a whole lot of what’s to come, and for more platforms.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk was already locked in for Nintendo Switch and PC, but Team Reptile has confirmed it will also launch on Xbox and PlayStation, albeit a little later. Xbox and PlayStation owners will be able to check out the Jet Set successor on September 1, a few weeks after its August 18 release for PC and Switch.

The trailer still keeps the mystery of what’s going on in the game, as Team Reptile has been very tight-lipped about what Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is going to actually be about. However, the latest trailer teases a bit more. For one, much like it’s spiritual predecessor, players will have the choice of choosing between multiple characters. There also styles including BMX, skating, and skateboarding.

We also get a look at some drone enemies, which may take the antagonistic role, like the Tokyo-to Police in JSR. There’s also a strange monochromatic environment. Although what it means is still up in the air.

Alongside all there, there are other gangs, antagonistic presences, and many other forces at work in the city. None of it’s clear just yet, but we’ll probably find out more at launch. There’s also another excellent track in the trailer, “Operator” by GRRL.

The truth will be revealed when Bomb Rush Cyberfunk releases on September 1st for Playstation, Xbox, and PC, and August 18 for