Update []: Well, in a surprising update, Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind for the Nintendo Switch is now back on track for a 10th December 2024 release. Yes, after being pushed forward an extra week, Digital Eclipse has now shifted the launch for this version back to its original date.
"Excellent news, Rangers! The Nintendo Switch version of #RitasRewind will be available on Tuesday, December 10 as originally planned — not delayed! Thanks for your understanding as we navigate these unusual last-minute issues. We can't wait for you to play next week!"

In a response to a fan on social media, Digital Eclipse has also mentioned how it hopes to release a "physical edition" of Rita's Rewind next year, but right now it's "too early to tell" if the team will actually be able to do that. So if you want to play it this year, you'll have to settle with a digital copy.
"Our hope and goal is to create a physical edition next year, but it's too early to tell if we'll be able to do that. 2024 is digital only but we would like a physical edition more than anyone."
Original Story: It's that time of year when we often see multiple delays, and with this in mind, we've now got an "important update" to share about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind.
Due to "unforeseen" circumstances, the Nintendo Switch release has been "slightly delayed". Instead of the original 10th December release date alongside the PlayStation, Xbox and Steam versions, it will now be released on 19th December 2024 - so you'll have to wait an extra week.
Unfortunately, due to some "technical issues" online play will also not be available for at least a "few weeks" on Switch and Xbox platforms. However, two-player online play will be supported for PlayStation and Steam at launch. Support for additional players "for all versions" will be available "soon after" this. Thankfully, this won't impact offline multiplayer.
The team at Digital Eclipse also mentions how it intends to continue to "improve and enhance the game after launch to make it what fans and the team "want it to be":
"We would like to blame Robo Rita for these issues, but we just need a little extra time to deliver on everyone's expectations, including our own. We'll continue to improve and enhance the game after launch to make it what you – and we! – want it to be. We wanted to update you as quickly as possible once the situation became clear. Thank you for your support and understanding."
How do you feel about this slight delay for the Switch version and no online play at launch? Let us know in the comments.
[source digitaleclipse.com]
Comments 39
That's ok, but I'll definitely wait too before buying. Just to see that this version performs well.
Oh, hope this is as good as the tmnt one from a few years ago. Don't mind a wait
That's fine. I'll have Antonblast to keep me occupied.
Once again, the Switch gets Rita's pole up the you know what.
Sad day! I may just get it on PS5 instead. Because I really want to play this day one
Meh it's only 9 days after so not that big of a deal. The more I see of the game, the more it lacks my interest anyways so I'll just read up the reviews for it once it arrive, if it's good I'll throw some spare money for it next year.
It already seemed like one of those releases you shouldn't buy at launch just because it'll be much better later on. Day One gameplay and the gameplay 6-8 months later after updates will be completely different experiences.
I'm Ok With That.
The Snes game was my most played Snes game back in the day. This seems like it is made for a certain audience and I'm part of that. I was worried when I heard the delay, but a little over a week isn't that bad. I'm really excited for sure for this. Definitely will go for the Switch version mainly for handheld mode. Doesn't seem like a demanding game so I don't really see the positives on Ps5 or Series X version to outweigh me getting it for the OLED
Ok but what about the physical release? At least announce when it will be out if you are gonna delay the game anyways.
Seeing the mixed receptions for Karate Kid: Street Rumble and GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra, I really don't have high hopes for this game. Seems like every developer is trying to copy TMNT: Shredder's Revenge with other licensed properties.
@PKDuckman Huh? They've been doing this for a very long time, ever since beat em ups became a thing. Shedders Revenge itself is a throwback to the one Konami made 35 years ago. Just like now, a couple years later many other licensed beat em up style games released, including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers which has very similar beat em up mechanics. I don't know how well those games sold but I was under the impression they're well regarded. I think it's a bit early to just assume that because your examples had middling reviews, that Rita's Rewind won't be good. I suppose we'll see, here's hoping it's decent! I loved the SNES Rangers games. They're short and simple but that's kinda what I love about them
Nintendo Switch owners once again getting the shaft.
Fingers crossed that apart from the lack of online play at launch this will be good also on Switch when it comes out!
I'm waiting for a physical release.
Don't buy obviously unfinished games, people!
Better to wait that have a broken. Game old saying patience gets rewarded
it would be nice if one of those post launch improvements was giving the characters different movesets so they're not just skins and nothing more but I kinda doubt it's gonna happen
I'm extremely confident I'll be picking up this game. I just checked and it doesn't look like it's getting a physical release. Anyone think it'll be getting one?
@obijuankanoobie As noted in the update here, Digital Eclipse has confirmed there's no physical release coming in 2024. It hopes it can do a physical release in 2025, but isn't sure just yet.
It better not suck when it came out though, I had a feeling it would had been better after the delay. Antonblast is still going through with its delay and that game gave me more confident that it would be spectacular when it launch.
@Liam_Doolan well my face is red haha. Thanks for pointing it out.
Is this the one with poor previews saying everyone plays the same? Either way, I’ll still probably get it if it’s not too expensive.
It looks like it'll hit with a 15% discount off rip. Nice.
@AG_Awesome
i havent read reviews yet, but i will likely get the game either way. 👍
is it weird that in this case everyone playing the same almost seems like a good thing?
@-wc- Honestly I’m cool with it as long as they actually play well. I’ve had enough different character play with the turtles game so less thinking, more putty smashing works for me. 😂🤣
I'm waiting for the physical!
Pushed forward means it comes out EARLY!
You mean it was pushed BACK!
"Well, in a surprising update, Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind for the Nintendo Switch is now back on track for a 10th December 2024 release. Yes, after being pushed forward an extra week, Digital Eclipse has now shifted the launch for this version back to its original date."
@Spider-Kev
whoa 😵💫 you scrambled my brain somehow about what "back" and "forward" mean in relation to time. ✌️
@AG_Awesome
I feel the same way!
honestly, whatever features will get one to three other people to actually want to play some couch co op with me is what I want. 👍
How is it to early to tell if they will do a physical release or not? You just simply decide to make a physical release! It takes all of what, 2 seconds?
@GameOtaku Because those kind of decisions aren't just a matter of what they want. They probably want to see how well it does before they decide to invest in the physical format. It really isn't as simple as people think.
Definitely looking forward to reviews on this one. Power Rangers, just like TMNT were a big part of my youth, so huge nostalgia hit. And that trailer really shows some fun times.
Just why do they all have the same moves .. that takes away from replaying the story mode with each of the characters.
Anyways, will wait on the physical. ✌🏻
@roy130390
I mean financially speaking it would make them more money to put out a physical so more consumers can get access to it. I’m holding out for a physical so the only way they are getting my money is to do so even if I’d love to play it ASAP.
Love to hear that it's coming out digitally when it was supposed to and that there's a chance for a physical edition next year!
Rita: "Ahhh! After five more days I'm free! It's time to conquer Earth!"
I love tokusatsu series, but I could never enjoy the americanized Power Ranger versions of Super Sentai. But as this game looks good and the gameplay seems to offer great variety for a beat them up, I'm hyped for it! Good to know it's coming soon
@GameOtaku Digital format is considerably cheaper for them as they don't have to spend on cartridges and while putting it on physical does get more sales from people that only get physical, it also divides overall sales between digital and physical as a lot of those people that would have bought the digital version for not having any other option will opt to get a game cartridge now that they do. That's considerably less profit for them because they need to do an investment first, hence why many companies don't do it or "cheat", like when they sell game collections on smaller cartridges that only have enough space for one game to cut costs.
Just to clarify, I'm not in favor of that, I'm just explaining why it's not such a simple decision. Big companies are just being greedy but smaller, less known projects have more justification as their expected sales are much more limited and the physical format is a considerable investment.
That being said, Digital Eclipse isn't a small developer or having financial problems as far as I know so I think that a physical version is practically a sure thing and that they are just expecting to see initial sales to do an estimate or something.
@Sylamp I came down here to say the exact same thing. “What fans and the team want it to be” sounds promising but who knows at this point. It would be very wise of them to work that part out anyway.
Downloaded last night. Utterly brilliant. I haven't had this much fun since my husband went to New York for work and his brother popped over for tea and light refreshments.
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...