Atari and developer Pipeworks have officially announced Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, an Unreal Engine 5-based remake of the classic kaiju arena brawler first released in 2002. According to reports, the game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on November 3.
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered will retail for $29.99. Meanwhile, the Switch 2 version is priced at $39.99. Atari is also releasing a physical edition for the PlayStation 5, and pre-orders are available now.
The Return of the Classic Kaiju Games from Atari and Pipeworks
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is known as one of the classic kaiju fighting games from the 2000s. In this remastered version, Atari is once again serving as the publisher, while Pipeworks, the original developer, is also handling the game’s development.
Mike Mika, Atari’s Chief Creative Officer, said that there is a great sense of responsibility in working on Godzilla games, especially for fan-favorite titles like *Destroy All Monsters Melee*.
“It makes perfect sense that Atari, the original publisher in 2002, would partner with Pipeworks, the original developer and kaiju experts, to bring their creation back to the forefront—bigger, better, and more destructive than ever,” said Mike Mika in a press release.
Kaiju Arena Brawler Gameplay with Remastered Graphics
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered brings back kaiju-versus-kaiju battles in a massive arena. Players can choose a monster and fight using a variety of brutal attacks, ranging from close-range strikes and long-range energy blasts to special attacks in Rage Mode.
The game will feature eight battle locations, each with day and night variations. The available arenas range from real-world cities to Monster Island and the Alien Mothership.
The arena environment isn’t just a backdrop. Players can use it strategically during combat, including using buildings and landmarks as weapons to attack opponents.
Features of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
According to information from Atari, here are the main features coming to Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered:
- A remaster of the 2002 Godzilla arena fighting game
- 12 kaiju to choose from, each with a unique moveset
- Eight battle locations, including real-world cities, Monster Island, and the Alien Mothership
- Day and night variations for each location
- Gallery items that can be opened
- New local co-op and online multiplayer
- Remastered graphics to enhance the cinematic experience of the original version
- The updated unlock system allows players to unlock monsters, locations, and gallery items in any order
- An additional single-player campaign for each kaiju
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is set to release on November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
With enhanced visuals, gameplay updates, a more flexible unlock system, and online multiplayer support, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered marks the return of one of Atari and Pipeworks’ classic kaiju games to modern platforms.
