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Publisher Playstack and developer D-CELL will release a Switch 2 version of UNBEATABLE on July 27 alongside the major downloadable content “The Jamie Paige Content Companion” and a free update including a full Japanese and Chinese localization, the companies announced.

UNBEATABLE first launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on December 9, 2025.

“The Jamie Paige Content Companion” will feature over 12 new playable songs, a third of which are all new original tracks made with musician Jamie Paige.

D-CELL also announced it will release a physical edition of UNBEATABLE for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 in collaboration with iam8bit later this year.

Here is an overview of the game, via Playstack:

About

UNBEATABLE is a stunning hand-drawn anime inspired rhythm adventure game. Experience what it means to be a band on the run—music is illegal in this world, but you won’t let that stop you. Follow Beat and her bandmates through their journey of self discovery blending live song performances, spectacular set pieces and quirky rhythm mini games. Explore a detailed open world and engage in branching conversations with several unique characters. Featuring a 100 percent original soundtrack alongside guest tracks and musical collaborations.

Gameplay

The pink-haired girl is Beat, and she is you, and you have a lot of things to worry about. The cops are everywhere, and they are mad at you for what feels like no good reason. Though it doesn’t help your case that you keep making friends with people that the cops are mad at for slightly better reasons. But what do we know? Talk to people, help them out (or don’t), play huge concerts, and punch cops. And then run away from the cops you punched. Also there are monsters or something. Not sure what’s going on there?!?! All of this culminates in massive setpieces where everything is at stake. The music got you here. It’ll get you through it.

Party Like It’s 1999

UNBEATABLE‘s full arcade mode is an entire game by itself with its own progression system and a full online component. There are modifiers, tons of songs (with more to come!), and a whole challenge board to beat, with things to do that range from as simple as “beat a song on easy mode” to, one may presume, something as complicated as “solve an ancient riddle while skateboarding.” That’s not a real example.

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch 2 and DLC “The Jamie Paige Content Companion” Announce Video

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT WAAAAUUUHGHGHGHGHHHHHH

FUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

Unbeatable is an undeniably fun, stylish, and rock & rolling project by D-CELL GAMES, and I really am looking forward to playing it when it comes out. The art direction obviously shows alot of love for classic anime styles, and really reminds me of both FLCL, and the various works of the Scott Pilgrim oeuvre. The dynamic game play, along with what sounds to be an amazing soundtrack, ( here's the sound cloud,) also reminds me of the wonderful aesthetics and flow states of Sega classic Jet Set Radio, and the more recent Hi Fi Rush.

Also, the character designs of the main band seems really fun and vibrant, and the make for a great ensemble when all on stage together. The world also seems to have a narrative flare for teen rebellion, and civil disobedience in a way that is deeply punk. Also the mini games and rhythm sequences all seem perfect for getting lost in the games well tailored setting. As D-Cell themselves say "We're making a game where music is illegal and you do crimes."

I will note that despite having all my hope to see it come out, the above was a re-announcement trailer, and the game's website seems to be down at the moment, but have a little faith in the 2025 release window, and wish list this awesome looking game to show some support!

Steam Listing

Rhythm adventure game UNBEATABLE will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on November 6, publisher Playstack and developer D-CELL announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Playstack:

About

UNBEATABLE is a stunning hand-drawn anime inspired rhythm adventure game. Experience what it means to be a band on the run—music is illegal in this world, but you won’t let that stop you. Follow Beat and her bandmates through their journey of self discovery blending live song performances, spectacular set pieces and quirky rhythm mini games.

Explore a detailed open world and engage in branching conversations with several unique characters. Featuring a 100 percent original soundtrack alongside guest tracks and musical collaborations. Gameplay The pink-haired girl is Beat, and she is you, and you have a lot of things to worry about. The cops are everywhere, and they are mad at you for what feels like no good reason. Though it doesn’t help your case that you keep making friends with people that the cops are mad at for slightly better reasons. But what do we know? Talk to people, help them out (or don’t), play huge concerts, and punch cops. And then run away from the cops you punched. Also there are monsters or something. Not sure what’s going on there?!?! All of this culminates in massive setpieces where everything is at stake. The music got you here. It’ll get you through it. Party Like It’s 1999 UNBEATABLE‘s full arcade mode is an entire game by itself with its own progression system and a full online component. There are modifiers, tons of songs (with more to come!), and a whole challenge board to beat, with things to do that range from as simple as “beat a song on easy mode” to, one may presume, something as complicated as “solve an ancient riddle while skateboarding.” That’s not a real example.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

Publisher Playstack and developer D-CELL have delayed rhythm adventure game UNBEATABLE from its previously planned November 6 release date to December 9. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

In a message, the companies said the delay is the result of “[quality assurance] [hitting] a low-repro progression blocker last night that’s serious enough it’s considered unreleasable,” which fixing would require pushing the console release back due to certification timelines, and they would rather not release for all platforms at once, versus PC first and consoles later.

Here is the full message from Playstack and D-CELL:

Hi! UNBEATABLE was supposed to come out tomorrow! That’s a scary sentence. Here’s a worse one: UNBEATABLE will now release on December 9. I hate that I have to say this. There’s no way to apologize for it that feels like enough. I’m personally sorry about this and I wish it was different.

Why Would You Only Tell Me Now?

Because the decision was only made a few hours ago. (No, really, I’m writing this right after the meeting where the decision was made). We are telling you this as soon as we possibly can.

But Why? The Game’s Done, Right?

There’s a very boring and frustrating reason; [quality assurance] hit a low-repro progression blocker last night that’s serious enough it’s considered unreleasable. Fixing this would require pushing the console release date back because of [certification] timelines, and not fixing this is, well. We refuse to do that. We’re fixing it.

But Why Not Just Delay the Release of the Console Port?

That’s very messy! We’d rather release the game all at once for everybody.

But Why Release on December 9? That’s a Whole Month Away!

Another boring reason you can figure out pretty quickly by googling the phrase “2025 game release calendar” and looking at what’s hitting this month. We had a pretty good spot on November 6 where we made a small little island for ourselves, and skipping that date necessarily means skipping forward a lot to find another island, and that’s the closest one we had. On the plus side, it gives us breathing room we didn’t have before to do some pre-launch things we wanted to do that had to get pushed back because of finishing the game in time for, well, tomorrow.

…But is the Game Good?

A demo for rhythm adventure game UNBEATABLE is now available for PlayStation 5 via PlayStation Store and PC via Steam, publisher Playstack and developer D-CELL announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Playstack:

UNBEATABLE is an anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage. During rhythm gameplay, you only need two buttons: a button for up and a button for down. Simple to understand! The complicated part is doing it. Try not to get destroyed yourself. Half the game is walking around and taking things at your own pace. The other half is trying to keep up with ours. The pink-haired girl is Beat, and she is you, and you have a lot of things to worry about. The cops are everywhere, and they are mad at you for what feels like no good reason. Though it doesn’t help your case that you keep making friends with people that the cops are mad at for slightly better reasons. But what do I know? Talk to people, help them out (or don’t, I’m not your mom!), play huge concerts, and punch cops. And then run away from the cops you punched. Also there are monsters or something. Not sure what’s going on there?!?! All of this culminates in massive setpieces where everything is at stake. The music got you here. It’ll get you through it. UNBEATABLE‘s full arcade mode is an entire game by itself with its own progression system and a full online component. There’s modifiers, tons of songs (with more to come!) and a whole challenge board to beat, with things to do that range from as simple as “beat a song on easy mode” to, one may presume, something as complicated as “solve an ancient riddle while skateboarding.” That’s not a real example.

UNBEATABLE is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2025.

Watch a new trailer below.

Demo Launch Trailer