The upcoming beat 'em up, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, is packed with nods to the franchise's rich history, including last year's reunion special, Once and Always. The game features Robo Rita as its primary antagonist. Announced at Summer Games Fest 2024, this retro-styled brawler lets players team up with four friends for five-player co-op action. Expect hordes of enemies from the first three Power Rangers seasons and even 3D rail-shooter sequences when it releases on PC and consoles later this year.
The past few years have been a whirlwind for Power Rangers fans. Following Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always and Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury, the show's future remains uncertain. Once and Always saw the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers team reunite to thwart a robotic Rita Repulsa's attempt to alter the past. The special was filled with Easter eggs and poignant moments for longtime fans, culminating in a tribute to the late Thuy Trang and Jason David Frank.
Robo Rita's return from the Netflix special, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always, as the main villain of Rita's Rewind, is no accident. Digital Eclipse content editor Dan Amrich explained to Time Express that Once and Always' depiction of Robo Rita attempting to use a time portal provided a perfect in-universe connection across the franchise's timeline.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind – Facing Robo Rita
Digital Eclipse pitched the idea to Hasbro, who were keen to expand their iconic franchises. Both Hasbro and the developers drew inspiration from classic 2D brawlers popular during the original MMPR's peak, ensuring plenty of Easter eggs for dedicated fans.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is shaping up to be a heartfelt tribute to the franchise, mirroring older Power Rangers games in its gameplay and connecting to recent storylines with Robo Rita's return. While the game's release is slated for later this year, fans can currently enjoy a crossover with ARK: Survival Ascended.
