{{Short description|2026 video game}} {{Video game infobox | image = Scott Pilgrim EX artwork.jpg | title = Scott Pilgrim EX | developer = [[Tribute Games]] | publisher = Tribute Games | artist = [[Paul Robertson (animator)|Paul Robertson]] | writer = [[Bryan Lee O'Malley]] | composer = [[Anamanaguchi]] | series = ''[[Scott Pilgrim]]'' | platforms = {{Plainlist| * [[Linux]] * [[Nintendo Switch]] * [[Nintendo Switch 2]] * [[PlayStation 4]] * [[PlayStation 5]] * [[Windows]] * [[Xbox One]] * [[Xbox Series X/S]] }} | released = March 3, 2026 | genre = [[Beat 'em up]] }}
'''''Scott Pilgrim EX''''' is a side-scrolling [[beat 'em up]] [[video game]] developed and published by [[Tribute Games]], under license from [[Universal Pictures]]. Based on the ''[[Scott Pilgrim]]'' graphic novel series created by [[Bryan Lee O'Malley]], the game features an original story written by O'Malley, and takes place following the events of the 2023 ''[[Scott Pilgrim Takes Off]]'' anime, following the animated series not being renewed for a second season. The anime's co-creator, [[BenDavid Grabinski]], acted as a creative consultant.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |date=2025-06-06 |title=Scott Pilgrim EX Is a Brand New Adventure Hearkening Back to Classic Brawlers |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/scott-pilgrim-ex-is-a-brand-new-adventure-hearkening-back-to-classic-brawlers |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2025-06-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606221848/https://www.ign.com/articles/scott-pilgrim-ex-is-a-brand-new-adventure-hearkening-back-to-classic-brawlers |url-status=live }}</ref>
The game was released on March 3, 2026 to positive critical reception.
== Story == The game’s story takes place after the cliffhanger ending of the Netflix series ''[[Scott Pilgrim Takes Off]]'',<ref name=":0" /> with a prequel comic to the video game being released by O'Malley to promote the game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alves |first1=Isabella |title=Scott Pilgrim EX - Review |url=https://psxbrasil.com.br/scott-pilgrim-ex-review/ |website=PSX Brasil |access-date=6 March 2026 |language=pt-BR |date=3 March 2026}}</ref>
In the year 20XX, [[Toronto]] has been affected by a [[gang war]] between vegans, demons, and robots. As the conflict rages, the other band members of Sex Bob-omb are kidnapped by a mysterious robotic doppelgänger of Scott Pilgrim (dubbed Metal Scott) while practicing for their gig. When Ramona finds Scott, she calls for backup from Roxie, Lucas, Matthew, Gideon, and Robot-01 to help them search the city and rescue Scott’s band mates.
== Gameplay == ''Scott Pilgrim EX'' is a side-scrolling [[beat 'em up]] in the style of classic arcade games, much like the 2010 [[Ubisoft]] game ''[[Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game]]''. Players are able to play as 7 different characters, including Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Roxie Richter, and Lucas Lee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patches |first=Matt |date=2025-06-06 |title=Scott Pilgrim returns to games in chaotic new retro brawler EX |url=https://www.polygon.com/gaming/604420/scott-pilgrim-ex-new-game-release |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Development == In an interview with ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' in November 2023, [[Bryan Lee O'Malley ]] said of ''[[Scott Pilgrim Takes Off]]''{{'}}s future that [[Netflix]] was unlikely to renew the series for a second season, stating "I never say never, but right now, it seems like it would take about 50 different miracles simultaneously for another season to happen. So we'll see."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/scott-pilgrim-takes-off-netflix-animation-michael-cera-kieran-culkin-aubrey-plaza-1234877646/|title='Scott Pilgrim Takes Off': Inside an Animated Spinoff for the Ages|first=Isaiah|last=Colbert|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=November 20, 2023|access-date=November 20, 2023|archive-date=December 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203020924/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/scott-pilgrim-takes-off-netflix-animation-michael-cera-kieran-culkin-aubrey-plaza-1234877646/|url-status=live}}{{subscription required}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/scott-pilgrim-takes-off-season-2-netflix-1235637665/|title='Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Creators On Season 2: "We're Not Working On It. We Have No Official Ideas"|last=Tinoco|first=Armando|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]|date=November 25, 2023|access-date=November 25, 2023|archive-date=December 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203112147/https://deadline.com/2023/11/scott-pilgrim-takes-off-season-2-netflix-1235637665/|url-status=live}}</ref> He confirmed in November 2024 that the series would not continue on Netflix.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/bryanleeomalley/status/1859334007319822535|title=x.com|website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref>
In an interview with ''[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]]'' in February 2024, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ellen Wong expressed that they would be happy to reprise their characters in any future ''Scott Pilgrim'' adaption, including a hypothetical sequel series to ''Takes Off''. Winstead added that "if that creative spark is back, I think we would all be ready to tackle it again."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cairns |first=Bryan |date=2024-02-28 |title=INTERVIEW: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Ellen Wong |url=https://www.cbr.com/scott-pilgrim-takes-off-mary-elizabeth-winstead-ellen-wong-interview/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=CBR |language=en |archive-date=2024-05-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509115841/https://www.cbr.com/scott-pilgrim-takes-off-mary-elizabeth-winstead-ellen-wong-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Consequently, O'Malley began developing a sequel video game to the ''Takes Off'', which was officially unveiled in June 2025, during the annual [[Summer Game Fest]],with the announcements of O'Malley and Grabinski's involvement. [[Paul Robertson (animator)|Paul Robertson]], who served as the lead artist for ''Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game'', also returned for ''Scott Pilgrim EX''. [[Chiptune]]-based rock band [[Anamanaguchi]] composed the game's soundtrack, returning to the franchise once again after previously scoring ''Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game'' and ''Scott Pilgrim Takes Off''.<ref name=":0"/>
''Scott Pilgrim EX'' released on March 3, 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scott Pilgrim EX for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site |url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/scott-pilgrim-ex-switch/ |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=www.nintendo.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Reception == ''Scott Pilgrim EX'' received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator website, [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews - Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/scott-pilgrim-ex/|access-date=2026-03-04|website=www.metacritic.com|language=en|archive-date=2026-03-18|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260318050348/https://www.metacritic.com/game/scott-pilgrim-ex/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Video game reviews | MC = 78/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/scott-pilgrim-ex/|title=Scott Pilgrim EX review: So good it’ll punch the highlights out of your hair |website=VGC |last=Scullion |first=Chris |date=March 3, 2026}}</ref> | OC = 78% recommend<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Scott Pilgrim EX'' |url=https://opencritic.com/game/20181/scott-pilgrim-ex |access-date=April 30, 2026 |archive-date=2026-03-18 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260318040355/https://opencritic.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>{{efn|Based on 79 reviews}} | IGN = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/scott-pilgrim-ex-review |title=Scott Pilgrim EX review |website=IGN |last=Borger |first=Will |date=March 3, 2026 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |archive-date=March 3, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303163744/https://www.ign.com/articles/scott-pilgrim-ex-review |url-status=live }}</ref> | VGC = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/scott-pilgrim-ex/|title=Scott Pilgrim EX review: So good it’ll punch the highlights out of your hair |website=VGC |last=Scullion |first=Chris |date=March 3, 2026}}</ref> | SN = 90/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/148107/scott-pilgrim-ex-review-score |title=Scott Pilgrim EX review: A great fight time in Toronto |website=ShackNews |last=Denzer |first=TJ |date=March 3, 2026 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |archive-date=March 3, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303192308/https://www.shacknews.com/article/148107/scott-pilgrim-ex-review-score |url-status=live }}</ref> | Destruct = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/scott-pilgrim-ex-review/|title= Scott Pilgrim EX review – A fun but often frustrating retro ride |website=Destructoid |last=Duwe |first=Scott |date=March 3, 2026}}</ref> | PCGUS = 76/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/scott-pilgrim-ex-review/ |title=Scott Pilgrim EX review |website=PC Gamer |last=Wagner |first=Justin |date=March 3, 2026 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |archive-date=March 3, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260303205156/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/scott-pilgrim-ex-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
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