I love a good Beat em’ Up as much as the next guy. In fact, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is one of my favorites in recent years. So, when a new set of characters is announced, I’m excited to go back to it.

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons has received two new DLC characters, Evil Marian and Super Anubis. This is the second set of free characters this year, with Jeff and Abore being released back in April. Here is what the press release says about the characters and update:

“Maximum Entertainment, alongside developer Secret Base, announced today that the beloved beat ‘em up Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is expanding its roster today with another two brand-new playable characters in a free DLC pack. This is the second character pack to be added to the hit game this year, with the first two DLC characters, Jeff and Abore, launching this past April.

To celebrate today’s DLC launch, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is currently available for 65% off on Steam and Nintendo Switch.

Meet the New Fighters:

Evil Marian

Once a trusted ally, Marian is now under the grip of an unknown, malevolent force. Cold and distant, she floats above the ground, lashing out with psychic blasts and violent telekinesis. Her eyes are vacant, her voice devoid of emotion—something ancient has taken hold of her… and it’s not letting go.

Super Anubis

For years, whispers claimed Anubis was a fraud, a cult figure with no true power. But now, Super Anubis has emerged: levitating, glowing, and summoning dark forces beyond comprehension. The question lingers—was he a fake all along… or a prophet finally revealed?

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a dynamic side-scrolling action brawler that brings the iconic Billy and Jimmy Lee back into action, joined by new allies to combat the criminal underworld of New York City. Players can unleash devastating combos and special moves as they fight their way through the city, with unique playable characters and unlockable upgrades. In a fresh twist on the classic formula, select up to two characters to form a tag team for cooperative play!”

Double Dragon Gaiden’s ever-growing roster of characters makes co-op play even more fun. I’m excited to see how Evil Marian and Super Anubis change up the gameplay, and I’m curious to see what comes next. Maximum Entertainment is doing a great job with expanding Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and only time will tell how much better things will get. Maybe Double Dragon Revive will be just as good?

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