AEW: Fight Forever’s Stadium Stampede mode could be the big twist that sets the game apart from the rest of the genre. In general,AEW: Fight Foreverseems set to follow the ethos of the company itself in terms of offering an alternative product. The arcade gameplay style and features such as mini-games starring the AEW roster have already shown that the developers are willing to go against the grain. Stadium Stampede would be an even bigger step if it’s anything as described, though. It could help makeAEW: Fight Foreverinto one of the most unique wrestling games ever made.
One thing that is sure tosetAEW: Fight Foreverapart from other gamesis the Stadium Stampede mode, if it ever comes to the game. The first instance of the namesake Stadium Stampede match took place at AEW: Double or Nothing 2020. The match was a pre-recorded five-on-five battle between The Elite and The Inner Circle stables that saw them fight throughout the stadium in various scenes. The match featured several stunts, references, and comedic moments, most famously featuring Matt Hardy and Kenny Omega chasing Sammy Guevara with a golf cart. While undeniably rather silly, the Stadium Stampede was well-regarded as one of the most entertaining cinematic matches of the era. If the leaks are to be believed, the game mode will be even more unique than the real life match.
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AEW: Fight Forever’s Stadium Stampede Could Be the Game’s Secret Weapon
Leaked details about a Stadium Stampede mode, if true, willmakeAEW: Fight Foreveran exciting gameto watch. According to a leaker known as @LynchReborn on Twitter, Stadium Stampede is set to be a battle royale mode with up to 30 players at once. Much like the match that inspired the name, players would have access to weapons and vehicles to give them an edge over their opponents. The idea sounds like a combination or wrestling andFortnite, albeit with a smaller player account per match. It’s an idea that hasn’t been tried yet in the wrestling genre, even with how many games WWE has released over the years.
There’s a lot to consider about a battle royale approach, even beforeAEW: Fight Forever’s array of weaponsis taken into account. Namely, it’s worth wondering if multiple players will be able to play as the same wrestler, similar to howFortnitecan have several players using the same skin. Likewise, how players would be eliminated from such a mode would also be up for debate. Either they could be eliminated through pinfall or submissions like a normal match, or through depleting health like most battle royale games. The crossover makes it an interesting debate, and there are a few ways it could play out.
Stadium Stampede could putAEW: Fight Foreverin the unusual position of competing with other battle royale games. WithFortniterecently starting a new season, the genre is still clearly alive and well. However, this vision for Stadium Stampede would make a high player count even more vital forFight Forever. Games with massive multiplayer modes require a lot of players in order to fill out matches. If there aren’t enough people playing, then it hurts the game for the existing player base. For this reason, Stadium Stampede would requireFight Foreverto have plenty of fans ready to play for a healthy experience.
Similar to how WWE has the royal rumble, AEW needs its own signature match types that set it apart from the competition. AStadium Stampede match inAEW: Fight Foreverthat manages to embrace the wild energy of its namesake could be that match, giving the game an extra push whenever it releases. The battle royale approach is a big risk, but if it works, it could become the game’s signature trait. This take on the Stadium Stampede is definitely unusual, but it would giveAEW: Fight Foreveran interesting attraction alongside its usual matches.
AEW: Fight Foreveris available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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