As of July 2026, GigaBash is an arena brawler from Malaysian developer Passion Republic Games that has released three DLC packs adding seven Ultraman characters, including the latest pack featuring Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Belial.
GigaBash, the arena brawler from Malaysian developer Passion Republic Games, has continued its crossover with the Ultraman franchise through 2026. A review published on July 15 examined the game's licensed Ultraman DLC, comparing it to the Ultraman Fighting Evolution series that ended nearly 20 years earlier. The review found that GigaBash's design philosophy-a balanced party brawler inspired by Power Stone and War of the Monsters-means it cannot fully replace a dedicated Fighting Evolution title, though it praised the developer's passion for tokusatsu and the story mode for the original character Gigaman.
The DLC lineup expanded further on July 10, 2026, with the release of a pack featuring Ultraman Zero and his rival Ultraman Belial. A developer commentary video detailed the technical hurdles of adapting tokusatsu-inspired movesets for a 4-player arena brawler, citing two Ultraman Zero films as references. The release coincided with Ultraman Day during the franchise's 60th anniversary year, and a new Ultraman Zero film is planned for 2027.
GigaBash now includes seven Ultraman characters across three DLC packs, including a notable first: a playable female character, Carmeara. The review noted that while the game satisfies a different hunger for fighting game fans, it does not replace the desire for a new Ultraman Fighting Evolution title. The developer's candid breakdown of the design process offered rare insight into how licensed tokusatsu characters are adapted for the platform.
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Jul 15
Nearly 20 years after the last entry in the Ultraman Fighting Evolution series, a veteran fan of the franchise has taken a deep dive into GigaBash, the arena brawler from Malaysian developer Passion Republic Games that features Ultraman characters as DLC. The article, published on July 15, 2026, compares the two games across multiple dimensions: gameplay philosophy, camera perspective, music, and single-player content. While GigaBash offers a party-oriented, balanced brawler experience inspired by Power Stone and War of the Monsters, the Ultraman Fighting Evolution series prioritized character authenticity over competitive balance. The review notes that GigaBash now includes seven Ultraman characters across three DLC packs, including a notable first: a playable female character, Carmeara. The article concludes that GigaBash is an enjoyable game that does not fully replace the desire for a new Fighting Evolution title, though it praises the developer's evident passion for tokusatsu and the excellent story mode for the original character Gigaman.
Jul 12
Passion Republic Games will release the Ultraman Zero collaboration DLC for GigaBash on July 10, 2026 at noon Japan time. The pack includes Ultraman Zero and his rival Ultraman Belial. A developer commentary video details the design process, citing two Zero films as references and noting the technical challenge of implementing the Giga Battle Nizer.
Jun 27
Passion Republic Games released a gameplay preview video for the upcoming GigaBash DLC featuring Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Belial. The DLC arrives July 10, 2026 in Japan. A new Ultraman Zero film is also planned for 2027, the franchise's 60th anniversary, with a new form called Ultraman Zero Cosmorize revealed.