Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP release date and platforms announced

After many delays, Dragami Games has finally announced the release date for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. The upcoming hack & slash remaster will launch on all major platforms digitally on September 25, 2024, as was revealed via a debut gameplay trailer. Additionally, the publisher has also revealed performance metrics for all versions.

Fans who enjoyed the PS3/360 original can rejoice that the game is getting a second wind among modern audiences. Here's everything they need to know about Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP.

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What platforms will Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP be on?

The game will arrive on PC (via Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch platforms on September 25, 2024, and will cost $49.99 USD. While it is unclear when a worldwide physical launch will arrive, it is confirmed to be a thing. This new remaster is touted as the definitive version of the 2012 original thanks to various quality of life improvements.

There are two modes in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP: The original and the RePOP mode which features neon pop effects over the gore. Regardless of which mode players choose, however, fans will be disappointed to know that nearly all of the original soundtrack has been replaced with a new one due to licensing issues.

The game also features a Streamer Mode to cover the one licensed track that is intact for the Shop. Pre-orders for the game are not yet live so players will need to be a little more patient.

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP performance and gameplay changes detailed

The combat and gameplay remain intact (Image via Dragami Games)

Here is how the game can be expected to run on consoles and PCs:

• PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S: 4K at 60 FPS
• Nintendo Switch: 1080p at 30 FPS

Additionally, load times have been decreased over the original. As for what's new, here's a rundown:

• New Chainsaws have been added with their effects listed:
• Original Chainsaw (Initial Equipment)
• Gold Chainsaw (Increased Gold Medal availability / sold in the shop)
• Spectrum Chainsaw (Increased Platinum Medal availability / sold in the shop
• Awesome Chainsaw (No more zombie attacks / sold in the shop)
• Extreme Chainsaw (Zombies will target Juliet more than survivors / sold in the shop)
• Increased Chainsaw hits for smoother and faster gameplay, including increasing Chainsaw Level to 5
• Real-Time Attack mode where players clear several stages of combat and get scored based on their performance
• New Juliet's Room features include 15 new Illustrations, 30 new Movies, 5 Chainsaw types and 4 Hair Colors

Quality of Life additions:

• Gameplay
• Improved camera controls
• Improved button inputs
• Increased weapon attack speed and movement speed for Juliet
• Chainsaw Blaster
• Auto-Rock On
• Auto-fire mode added
• Increased magazine ammo count
• Increased Combo Actions from the get-go
• Nick Roulette minigame
• Nick Shoot: Changed to be an attack that hits zombies on the screen and makes them groggy
• Nick Popper: Changed to be a potent AOE explosion attack.
• The zombie baseball minigame has been rebalanced to be fairer in terms of difficulty
• Auto QTE feature added for accessibility and is enabled in-game by default
• New Streamer Mode is added to cover the licensed track in-game