Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is a fighting game for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC. It was announced on January 17, 2019 to be released that April, but the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and European PS4 versions of the game were moved to be released in late March. It is part of nWay’s collaboration with Lionsgate Games and Hasbro. nWay used the Unity game engine to develop the game. The PS4 and Switch versions of the game will receive a physical release from Limited Run games, as well as a special "Mega Edition", containing several special items, in November 2019.

Gameplay
Despite sharing some characters and basic design elements to nWay's previous Power Ranger game, Power Rangers Legacy Wars, the gameplay systems are vastly different. The gameplay uses mechanics more in line with traditional fighting games, and features 3-on-3 tag team matches similar to the Marvel vs. Capcom series, Skullgirls, Dragon Ball FighterZ and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. The game features cross-play across all versions except for the PlayStation 4 version, which enables the option of transferring save data and in-game purchases, as well as compete against other players regardless of console. Players can also choose between the Original Dino Megazord, Dragonzord and Giant Goldar to assist in battle when one or two team mates have been defeated. On April 30, 2019, Update 1 was released with three new characters, two new stages, voice acting and the first part of the story mode. The story mode was written by Kyle Higgins, most notable for writing the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics with Boom! Studios, and mirrors elements of the Shattered Grid event. Several cast members returned to voice certain characters, including: Jason David Frank, Austin St. John, David Fielding and Meghan Camarena among others. It was also confirmed on a livestream in 2019 that additional story content would be added, seperate to the main game story and arcade modes. Season 1 began on July 11, 2019, with the release of Trey of Triforia and Jen Scotts and the announcement of Lord Zedd through the Season 1 Pass. On this day, nWay Play was enabled, which featured the ability to play with users on both Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Part 1
The story begins in an alternative universe, where Lord Drakkon and Rita Repulsa are mid-exchange, as the two discuss their current plans of taking over the Morphing Grid. Once things become heated, Lord Drakkon stabs Rita in the heart with a Dragon Dagger, killing her in the process. Back in the main timeline, Kimberly, Jason and Tommy are in the midst of a training session at the Command Center. After Jason leaves, Tommy and Kimberly make plans to watch a movie that evening. Suddenly, Lord Drakkon followed by Mastodon Sentries, storm the Command Center. After a fight breaks out, Drakkon uses the Green Ranger power to kill Tommy, leaving Kimberly heartbroken. As Kimberly mourns Tommy's death, the rest of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers arrive back at the Command Center. Jen Scotts soon appears to save them all, informing the Rangers on Drakkon and the danger he poses.

Elsewhere, in the Mystic Forest, the Mystic Rangers are the victims of an attack by Drakkon's forces. With their powers and bodies stolen, Udonna is the only one left to fight back. After being defeated by an alternate version of Goldar, Udonna flees into the forrest. In Harwood County, Drakkon targets the Mega Rangers and their powers. With Gia Moran as the last one standing, she is almost defeated by Drakkon until Kat Manx comes to the rescue. However, she is not successful, and is summoned back to base by Anubis "Doggy" Kruger. Drakkon puts Gia under a mind control spell. Meanwhile, Mike Corbett visits Lord Drakkon's Throne Room in an effort to thwart Drakkon's efforts. However, Drakkon defeats Mike as the Magna Defender, and puts him under the same mind control spell as Gia.

In the Cenozoic Era, Goldar and the Mastodon Sentries travel to collect more morphers. Cenozoic Blue Ranger is the next victim to these attacks, and like Gia and Mike, is put under mind control. Not long after, Trini wearing Black Dragon armor comes to defend against Goldar and the Sentries. Whilst she is able to subdue the threat, it is too late to save the Blue Ranger. Jen, along with Jason and Lauren Shiba regroup with Trini. The four of them each split up, with Jason and Trini's goal being to save as many Rangers as possible. Lauren and Jen travel to Corinth to stop another assault from Drakkon's forces. Jason and Trini travel to the Mystic Forest and meet Udonna, who at first mistakes the two as enemies. Once they settle their differences, a distress call comes from Corinth, as they are needed straight away. In doing so, the Battle of Corinth takes place. Despite their efforts, the resistance falls, Doctor K and the other Rangers are teleported to the Command Center. Ranger Slayer then announces to the resistance that in an earlier fight with Kimberly, a mind control spell over her was broken, once again able to think for herself. Ranger Slayer joins the Power Rangers against Drakkon.

The first part ends with Zordon and Doggy Kruger travelling to the Rita Repulsa of their universe. The two ask for help, as they fear Drakkon's interferance with the Morphing Grid could destroy the whole of existence. As Rita laughs off the threat, Zordon informs Rita that Drakkon killed her in another timeline. Before she can give an answer, the screen goes black, with text on screen reading "to be continued".

Part 2
To be added.

Voice Cast

 * Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver (Mighty Morphin Green Ranger I) / Lord Drakkon
 * Austin St. John as Jason Lee Scott (Mighty Morphin Red Ranger I)
 * Meghan Camarena as Kimberly Hart (Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger I) / Ranger Slayer
 * David J. Fielding as Zordon / Cenozoic Blue Ranger
 * Kerrigan Mahan as Goldar
 * Carrie Keranan as Trini Kwan (Dragon Armor Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger I ) / Jen Scotts (Pink Time Force Ranger) / Rita Repulsa
 * Kyle Hebert as Anubis "Doggie" Cruger (S.P.D. Shadow Ranger) / Mike Corbett (Magna Defender II) / Finster 5
 * Kyle Higgins as Mastodon Sentry
 * Melissa Flores as Kat Manx (S.P.D. Kat Ranger) / Gia Moran (Super Megaforce Yellow Ranger)
 * Amanda Kruse as Udonna (White Mystic Ranger)

Power Rangers

 * Mighty Morphin Red Ranger I
 * Dragon Shield (Season 1 Pass Exclusive)
 * Mighty Morphin Green Ranger I
 * Version 2 (Pre-Order DLC)
 * Super Megaforce Yellow Ranger
 * Ranger Slayer
 * Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger I (Digital Collector's Edition)
 * S.P.D. Kat Ranger
 * Magna Defender II
 * Dragon Armor Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger I (Update 1)
 * White Mystic Ranger (Update 1)
 * Cenozoic Blue Ranger (Update 1)
 * Gold Zeo Ranger I (Season 1 DLC)
 * Time Force Pink Ranger (Season 1 DLC)

Villains

 * Goldar
 * Lord Drakkon
 * Evo II (Digital Collector's Edition)
 * Mastodon Sentry
 * Lord Zedd (Season 1 DLC)

Mega Assists

 * Dino Megazord
 * Mega Goldar
 * Dragonzord

Non-Playable Characters
''The following characters appear in the Story Mode. Characters such as the Time Force Pink Ranger first appeared as a non-playable character, but later appeared in the game as a DLC fighter.''
 * Red Samurai Ranger II
 * SPD Shadow Ranger
 * Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger
 * Mighty Morphin Black Ranger
 * Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger
 * Red Mystic Ranger
 * Yellow Mystic Ranger
 * Pink Mystic Ranger
 * Galaxy Green Ranger
 * Galaxy Yellow Ranger
 * Doctor K
 * Zordon
 * Alpha 5
 * Finster 5
 * Rita Repulsa

Selectable

 * Command Center
 * Mystic Forest
 * Lord Drakkon's Throne Room
 * Harwood County
 * Zordon's Training Arena
 * Corinth (Update 1)
 * Planet Earth: Cenozoic Era (Update 1)

Non-Selectable

 * Command Center (Malfunctioning)
 * Lord Drakkon's Throne Room (Flashback)

Physical Release
The game will receive a physical release from Limited Run Games in November 2019 for the PS4 and Switch, as announced during Limited Run Games' E3 2019 press conference on June 10th 2019. Pre-orders opened immedietely on their website, and are limited to 2000 PS4 and 3000 Switch copies of the Mega Editions, while the regular release on PS4 and Switch is an open pre-order until July 5th. A small amount of PS4 and Switch stock will also see a release from Limited Run Games at select brick and mortar stores with an alternate cover.

Websites

 * Official Site (specific regions only)
 * Twitter