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Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition Launches Feb. 20 on PS5, PS4 and PC

A third-party remaster revives Digital Pictures' 1993 FMV boxing game from the Sega CD era.

Overview

  • Developer Screaming Villains is handling the project rather than Sega, and reporting indicates Sega does not appear to hold the rights anymore.
  • The release is described as rebuilt from the ground up with 4K video plus numerous improvements and new features, according to the PlayStation Store listing.
  • Announced platforms are PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam, with no versions revealed for Nintendo or Xbox systems.
  • No price has been announced, and there has been no mention of PS5 Pro–specific enhancements.
  • The original Prize Fighter launched in 1993 on Sega CD from Digital Pictures, with bouts staged by renowned fight choreographer Ron Stein.