RPG Grappler WrestleQuest brings Smackdown to PS5, PS4 from August 4

WrestleQuest, the anticipated wrasslin’-themed RPG from developer Mega Cat Studios and publisher Skybound Games, will hit PS5 and PS4 with an August 4th release date, after a mercifully brief delay earlier in the year. For those who haven’t been following along, it will see you assuming the role of a “young wrestling hopeful” trying to become one of the greatest of all time by powerbombing, slamming, and punching your way through. . top”.

The press release further states: “Players will evolve from an aspiring rookie to a world champion through training, learning, glamming, and slamming the top of the pro wrestling food chain, ensuring the right moves, style, taunts, and penetration. Selecting the door. are the cream of the crop. But success in the wrestling world requires allies, so building the ultimate party will be essential, as you work together to crush the competition and tag team your way to victory.”

Note, there will be references to wrestling legends, including ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, Booker T, Andre the Giant, Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts, Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff Jarrett, and many more. “It’s truly been an honor to bring so many of our wrestling heroes to life in WrestleQuest,” said James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios. “And our new trailer highlights the talent players will encounter in the game, from Road Warriors to Sergeant Slaughter. But fans should be ready for some big surprises as well.”

You can watch the trailer embedded above. Is this something you’re hoping to get to grips with this coming launch day? Let us know in the comments section below.