Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

Overview

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is a sci-fi fighting game developed and digitally published by nWay for the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2019. It was later released for the PlayStation 4 on April 2, 2019 and for the PC on September 24, 2019. It was later released for Google Stadia on June 1, 2020.

Based on the studio's previous adaptation of the Power Rangers series (the 2017 mobile game Power Rangers: Legacy Wars), Battle for the Grid is a traditional fighting game with tag-team mechanics similar to the Marvel vs. Capcom series. It also features a unique "Mega Assist" system where players choose a colossal character (namely the series' Zords) to assist them from off-screen, and complete cross-platform multiplayer and progression support (with PS4 support added on February 5, 2020).

While most of the original set of playable characters are based on the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series (and its 2016 comic book spin-off), the game features characters from multiple eras of the Power Rangers timeline. Additional characters were added as post-release DLC (with a Season Pass system), including guest characters from Capcom's Street Fighter series.

The PS4 and Switch versions of the game received a limited-edition physical release by Limited Run on June 10, 2019. Along with the standard version, a "Mega Edition" was released with a bonus steelbook and other goodies. The game later received a second physical release by Maximum Games on August 10, 2021, dubbed the "Super Edition", which included all DLC and special content prior to the Season 4 Pass.

Gameplay

Mega Assists

• Dino Megazord (from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
• Dragonzord (from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
• Mega Goldar (from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
• Delta Squad Megazord (from Power Rangers S.P.D., added on September 24, 2019)
• Samurai Megazord (from Power Rangers Samurai, added on July 14, 2020)
• Gravezord (from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series, added on November 16, 2021)

Characters

The game's original release included nine playable characters, with three alternate appearances as pre-order and Collector's Edition bonuses. Additional characters and alternate appearances were later added as downloadable content.

Some characters are voiced by their original actors, including Jason Lee Scott (voiced by Austin St. John), Tommy Oliver (voiced by Jason David Frank), Goldar (voiced by Kerrigan Mahan), Eric Myers (voiced by Daniel Southworth), Adam Park (voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch), and Rita Repulsa (voiced by Barbara Goodson). David Fielding also reprises his role as Zordon.

Base Game

• Jason Lee Scott - As the "Red Ranger" from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
• Tommy Oliver - As the "Green Ranger" from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Has an alternate "Green Ranger V2" (from Power Rangers: Legacy Wars) variant as a pre-order bonus).
• Ranger Slayer - From the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series. Has an alternate "Pink Ranger" variant as part of the Digital Collector's Edition.
• Magna Defender - From Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.
• Kat Manx - As the "Kat Ranger" from Power Rangers S.P.D.
• Gia Moran - As the "Yellow Ranger" from Power Rangers Super Megaforce.
• Mastodon Sentry - From the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series.
• Goldar - From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
• Lord Drakkon - From the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series. Has an alternate "EVO II" variant as part of the Digital Collector's Edition.

The following were added to the game via an April 30, 2019 update:

• Dragon Armor Trini - From the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series.
• Udonna - As the "White Ranger" from Power Rangers Mystic Force.
• Cenozoic Blue Ranger - From the 2017 Power Rangers film.

Post-Release DLC

Season 1 Pass

Also includes an alternate "Red Ranger w/ Dragon Shield" variant for Jason Lee Scott.

• Trey of Triforia - As the "Gold Ranger" from Power Rangers ZEO. Released on July 10, 2019.
• Jen Scotts - As the "Pink Ranger" from Power Rangers Time Force. Released on July 10, 2019.
• Lord Zedd - From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Released on August 6, 2019.

Season 2 Pass

Also includes an alternate "White Ranger" variant for Tommy Oliver.

• Anubis "Doggie" Cruger - As the "Shadow Ranger" from Power Rangers S.P.D. Released on September 24, 2019.
• Eric Myers - As the "Quantum Ranger" from Power Rangers Time Force. Released on October 25, 2019.
• Dai Shi - As the "Black Lion Warrior" from Power Rangers Jungle Fury. Released on December 19, 2019.

Season 3 Pass

Also includes an alternate "Phantom Beast King" variant for Dai Shi.

• Robert "RJ" James - As the "Wolf Ranger" from Power Rangers Jungle Fury. Released on July 14, 2020.
• Lauren Shiba - As the "Red Ranger" from Power Rangers Super Samurai. Released on September 15, 2020.
• Scorpina - From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Released on December 8, 2020.

Street Fighter Pack

• Ryu - As the "Crimson Hawk Ranger" from Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Guest character from the Street Fighter franchise. Has two alternate variants: "Helmetless Ryu" (as part of the Super Edition) and "Angel Grove Class of '93". Released on May 25, 2021.
• Chun-Li - As the "Blue Phoenix Ranger" from Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Guest character from the Street Fighter franchise. Has an alternate "Angel Grove Class of '93" variant. Released on May 25, 2021.

Season 4 Pass

Also includes an alternate "Formal Attire" variant for Anubis "Doggie" Cruger.

• Adam Park - As the "Black Ninja Ranger" from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. Released on September 21, 2021.
• Poisandra - From Power Rangers Dino Charge. Released on November 16, 2021.
• Rita Repulsa - From Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Released on December 14, 2021.

External Links

• Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Official Site