Summary
Troubled pro wrestling gameAEW Fight Forever, which has struggled to find an audience, has now released a new $89.99 version calledBring the Boom. Prior to its launch, there was some hype behindAEW Fight Forever, as many hardcore wrestling fans were excited about a game that would serve as an homage toNintendo 64-era wrestling games likeWWF No Mercy. But whenAEW Fight Forever’s release date finally rolled around, many weren’t impressed by the final product.
AEW Fight Foreverreleased to mixed reviews and a mixed reaction from fans. While many agreed that there were some things to like about the game, others felt that it fell short of expectations. This has been reflected byAEW Fight Forever’s player count, which has a current 24-hour peak of just 20 players at the time of this writing. Considering the lack of interest in the base game, it’s a surprising move that AEW has decided to release a more expensive version, but theBring the Boomedition is available right now for anyone interested.
AEW Fight Forever Bring the Boomcosts $89.99 and comes with the base game as well as all the DLC from Seasons 1 and 2. Anyone that purchases theBring the Boomedition will be able to add Matt Hardy, Broken Matt Hardy, FTR, The Bunny, Keith Lee, Hook,Danhausen, The Acclaimed, and Toni Storm to their roster, along with the JoinUs, Deth Race-X, MJF Car Thrash, and Sloth Sling mini-games. On top of all that,AEW Fight Forever’sBring the Boomedition also adds the Beat the Elite tournament mode, a new Dynamite-themed arena, and 10 additional music tracks.
What Comes in the AEW Fight Forever Bring the Boom Edition?
HardcoreAEW fansthat have yet to pick upAEW Fight Forevermight want to give theBring the Boomedition a look, though the $89.99 price tag will likely be a turn-off. Most of the time when a video game releases a new version with all the DLC packed-in, customers are able to buy it at a discounted price.AEW Fight Forever’sBring the Boom Editionbeing $89.99 is sure to raise some eyebrows, and it’s hard to see how it will draw in new players.
Considering the reception toAEW Fight Forever, it will be interesting to see if AEW continues making console games in the future. BesidesFight Forever,AEW has released two mobile gamesinAEW Casino: Double or NothingandAEW Elite General Manager, withAEW Rise to the Topcoming to mobile in 2024. Perhaps AEW will stick to mobile gaming with future releases, or maybe it will build onFight Foreverto deliver a superior sequel on consoles. Time will tell, but for now, AEW fans on console will have to make do withFight Forever.
AEW Fight Forever
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Developed by YUKE’S Co., Ltd., creators of numerous, multi-million unit selling wrestling games, AEW: Fight Forever combines arcade-wrestling game feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and tandem offensive moves. The All Elite Wrestling promotion is currently taking TNT and TBS networks by storm every week with their Rampage and Dynamite shows, featuring some of the biggest legends to enter the ring plus a stable of brand new, high-flying, AEW talent. AEW: Fight Forever brings more than 50 of the best of the best from that talent roster together in one game! Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level in Fight Forever with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. More than 10 different game modes, including Unsanctioned Lights Out and Falls Count Anywhere PLUS more than 40 weapons, deep customization, career mode, and mini-games all await in AEW: Fight Forever!
