Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Ra Ra Boom<\/a><\/em> comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC this summer.<\/li>\n
- Stop the threat of the rogue AI as one of four ninja space cheerleaders in a fully voiced story.<\/li>\n
- Fun new twist on classic couch co-op, including shoot \u2018em up mechanics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Ra Ra Boom<\/em> is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this summer, as part of what we consider the summer of beat \u2018em ups. As beat \u2018em up fans, we can\u2019t wait to play some of the great titles that will make this probably the biggest year for beat \u2018em ups since Castle Crashers launched forever ago.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re a fan of beat \u2018em ups, you\u2019re in for a great summer. And we hope you consider adding Ra Ra Boom<\/em> to your list of must plays.<\/p>\n![\"Ra](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/raraBOOM_xboxwire_01-1fe3abe48b9d2524043e.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nIn Ra Ra Boom<\/em>, you and up to three friends play as one of four ninja space cheerleaders. There\u2019s Aris (the leader), Ren (the blade), Vee (the shield), and Saida (the cyborg). Zoi, an AI gone rogue, has overtaken earth and our four heroines are the only ones who can stop it.<\/p>\nBeat \u2018em Up\/Shoot \u2018em Up Mash Up<\/h2>\n
As the saying goes, you don\u2019t bring pom poms to a boss fight. So, we had to ensure our heroines were armed for the AI menace they were facing. Where most beat \u2018em ups focus on melee with limited-use ranged options, we did things a little different.<\/p>\n![\"Ra](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/raraBOOM_xboxwire_02-14d12299b37561d2261a.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nRa Ra Boom<\/em> can be played as a pure beat \u2018em up. Each character has their own melee attack and you can be effective with them. Or you can play it as a pure shoot \u2018em up, because you also have an effective ranged attack with unlimited ammo. But it\u2019s best to mix the two, getting into your flow and finding the attack combos that suit the moment.<\/p>\nWe think that after you play Ra Ra Boom<\/em>, with its speed and fluid mix of melee and ranged combat, it will be hard to go back to the standard we\u2019ve all gotten used to.<\/p>\nPlay the Lanes<\/h2>\n
Most beat \u2018em ups you\u2019ll play today are in 2.5D, meaning that you don\u2019t just move your character left and right, but also can move up and down on a flat plane. This adds more freedom to dodge and position yourself. The challenge we\u2019ve found from past games is that it\u2019s often hard to tell if you\u2019re lined up right with an enemy. If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cWhy did that hit me?\u201d you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n![\"Ra](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/raraBOOM_xboxwire_03-ee6a0f1908b42bc367a4.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nIn Ra Ra Boom<\/em>, we\u2019ve color-coded the lanes and designed the levels to make use of these clear indicators. It was harder than you might imagine for us to implement, but it makes a big difference in your effectiveness while giving enemies a beat down.<\/p>\nFully Voiced Story<\/h2>\n
Hearing characters helps make them come to life. Whether that\u2019s in the 2D cinematics you watch between levels, or the many quips heard while playing, you\u2019ll get to know the personalities and quirks of our heroines.<\/p>\n![\"Ra](\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/raraBOOM_xboxwire_04-e3a7676cc5ec882333b8.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nWe wanted to provide a meaningful story for players about four individuals thrust into an impossible situation. It\u2019s a coming-of-age tale amidst an AI apocalypse and it was important that each hero had their own moments, so you could get to know and care about them.<\/p>\n
But When Can You Get It?<\/h2>\n
Good question. Ra Ra Boom<\/em> is coming this summer. We\u2019re not ready to announce the official release date just yet, But you can wishlist Ra Ra Boom<\/a><\/em> today to be the first to hear the latest updates.<\/p>\n
Ra Ra Boom<\/em> is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this summer, as part of what we consider the summer of beat \u2018em ups. As beat \u2018em up fans, we can\u2019t wait to play some of the great titles that will make this probably the biggest year for beat \u2018em ups since Castle Crashers launched forever ago.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a fan of beat \u2018em ups, you\u2019re in for a great summer. And we hope you consider adding Ra Ra Boom<\/em> to your list of must plays.<\/p>\n In Ra Ra Boom<\/em>, you and up to three friends play as one of four ninja space cheerleaders. There\u2019s Aris (the leader), Ren (the blade), Vee (the shield), and Saida (the cyborg). Zoi, an AI gone rogue, has overtaken earth and our four heroines are the only ones who can stop it.<\/p>\n As the saying goes, you don\u2019t bring pom poms to a boss fight. So, we had to ensure our heroines were armed for the AI menace they were facing. Where most beat \u2018em ups focus on melee with limited-use ranged options, we did things a little different.<\/p>\n Ra Ra Boom<\/em> can be played as a pure beat \u2018em up. Each character has their own melee attack and you can be effective with them. Or you can play it as a pure shoot \u2018em up, because you also have an effective ranged attack with unlimited ammo. But it\u2019s best to mix the two, getting into your flow and finding the attack combos that suit the moment.<\/p>\n We think that after you play Ra Ra Boom<\/em>, with its speed and fluid mix of melee and ranged combat, it will be hard to go back to the standard we\u2019ve all gotten used to.<\/p>\n Most beat \u2018em ups you\u2019ll play today are in 2.5D, meaning that you don\u2019t just move your character left and right, but also can move up and down on a flat plane. This adds more freedom to dodge and position yourself. The challenge we\u2019ve found from past games is that it\u2019s often hard to tell if you\u2019re lined up right with an enemy. If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cWhy did that hit me?\u201d you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n In Ra Ra Boom<\/em>, we\u2019ve color-coded the lanes and designed the levels to make use of these clear indicators. It was harder than you might imagine for us to implement, but it makes a big difference in your effectiveness while giving enemies a beat down.<\/p>\n Hearing characters helps make them come to life. Whether that\u2019s in the 2D cinematics you watch between levels, or the many quips heard while playing, you\u2019ll get to know the personalities and quirks of our heroines.<\/p>\n We wanted to provide a meaningful story for players about four individuals thrust into an impossible situation. It\u2019s a coming-of-age tale amidst an AI apocalypse and it was important that each hero had their own moments, so you could get to know and care about them.<\/p>\n Good question. Ra Ra Boom<\/em> is coming this summer. We\u2019re not ready to announce the official release date just yet, But you can wishlist Ra Ra Boom<\/a><\/em> today to be the first to hear the latest updates.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nBeat \u2018em Up\/Shoot \u2018em Up Mash Up<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nPlay the Lanes<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nFully Voiced Story<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nBut When Can You Get It?<\/h2>\n