Destroy All Monsters
Two things share this name: the classic 1968 Toho kaiju film - and the game it inspired, just rebuilt as Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (November 3, 2026).
The game: Atari and original studio Pipeworks rebuilt the 2002 kaiju arena fighter in Unreal Engine 5 - out November 3 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and Steam for $29.99. Steam reviews are Overwhelmingly Positive (95%+). Want something free right now? Play the browser kaiju fighter.
Remastered - what's new
Rebuilt in UE5
Detailed monster scales, metallic reflections, higher-detail cities, dynamic weather - the foggy 2002 look is gone.
Online multiplayer
The original never had it - the remaster adds online play on top of local co-op.
8 destructible arenas
Real-world cities, Monster Island and the alien Mothership, each with day/night variants - and you can weaponize buildings.
12+ kaiju
Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Rodan, fan-favorite Showa Mechagodzilla and more - each with a distinct moveset and Rage Mode strikes.
Unlock-any-order
The old grind is gone - unlock monsters, maps and gallery items in whatever order you like.
Digital Deluxe
Adds Burning Millennium Godzilla and black Mechagodzilla skins, an extra map and a B&W movie filter.
Editions and platforms
| Platform | Notes |
|---|---|
| Steam | $29.99 digital |
| PS5 | $29.99 - physical edition available |
| Xbox Series X|S | $29.99 digital - no Xbox One build |
| Switch 2 | $29.99 digital / $39.99 physical - no Switch 1 version at launch (possible later) |
The 1968 film
Destroy All Monsters (Kaijū Sōshingeki) is Ishirō Honda's 1968 all-star Toho monster rally: aliens mind-control Earth's kaiju into attacking world capitals, and humanity fights to break the hold. Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, Anguirus, King Ghidorah and nearly the whole roster show up - it's the film the game's "every monster in one arena" fantasy comes from.
FAQ
Is it a remake or remaster?
Pipeworks rebuilt it from the ground up in UE5 but kept the 2002 fighting feel - reviewers describe it as the definitive version rather than a redesign.
Is there a Switch 1 version?
Not at launch - Atari says a Switch 1 release is possible depending on demand.
Couch co-op?
Yes - local co-op plus the new online multiplayer.