Remastered VR boxing game, inspired by MGM’s upcoming “Creed III” film, arrives on PlayStation VR2 April 4.

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February 24, 2023

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“Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition”
“Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition” MGM

Survios, a virtual reality studio, and MGM Interactive, subsidiary of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM), have confirmed the return of “Creed: Rise to Glory” with a “Creed: Rise to Glory –Championship Edition.” In connection with the nationwide theatrical release of “Creed III” debuting March 3, the Championship Edition will feature new characters, costumes and locations based on the film. 

The remaster arrives April 4 on PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2), with standard and deluxe editions available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store. PlayStation Plus users will also receive a limited-time exclusive, specialty Adonis Creed costume along with a 10% discount on pre-orders. Owners of the original PSVR game can upgrade to the enhanced and expanded PS VR2 version. In addition, “Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition” will be arriving on Meta Quest 2 on April 4.  

An evolution of the highly successful “Creed: Rise to Glory” VR game, “Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition” brings players back to the ring, this time with a fresh set of gloves. Players can go toe-to-toe with familiar and unexpected contenders to establish their boxing legacy in a cinematic experience.  

The upcoming release will deliver new technical, performance and quality-of-life upgrades over the original, utilizing the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PlayStation VR2 hardware and features to deliver the challenge of a high-stakes match in the ring. 

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Players will experience new game content, modes and settings to create a more immersive and personalized experience for beginners and seasoned Creed players alike. Championship Edition expands the Creed universe with new story chapters, characters and locations based on “Creed III.”  

“We’re thrilled to pair up again with MGM and expand on what ‘Creed: Rise to Glory’ has to offer for old and new fans alike,” says TQ Jefferson, chief product officer, Survios.“Fights have never felt more visceral, as we intend to deliver an even more immersive boxing experience, only possible with the hardware and features of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2.” 

“‘Creed: Rise to Glory’ was hugely successful with fans of the franchise and we’re looking forward to bringing this new, remastered game, ‘Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition’ to them,” says Robert Marick, head, MGM Consumer Products. “The new game will be a great way for audiences to continue to immerse themselves in the story of Adonis Creed, which is sure to capture the imaginations of fans of the first two films and the upcoming third installment.” 

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