The Back in the Band DLC adds Stephen Stills, Kim Pine and Knives Chau to the playable roster of Scott Pilgrim EX. The official PlayStation post published on August 27, 2026, states that the game and this expansion are available on PlayStation. The addition directly affects the fighter selection, with three new visual identities and a combat style already detailed for Knives Chau.
Dedicated animations for each character
The selection screen welcomes the three newcomers with idle animations designed to highlight their personalities before a game begins. Tribute Games explains that this integration required specific work: each animation must communicate an attitude and make the character immediately recognizable when selected.
The design process involved sketches focused on silhouettes, poses and expressions. This research then served as the foundation for transforming the characters into pixel-art sprites, with adjustments intended to preserve their personalities and visual consistency.
Knives Chau prioritizes speed
The official presentation provides more details about Knives Chau. Her approach is built around speed, mobility and fast attacks, following a hit-and-retreat logic. Her scarf becomes a weapon in its own right: it extends the reach of her blows and complements her acrobatic movements.
Her fast knife attacks should allow her to move through groups of enemies before creating distance again. The description therefore highlights a character focused on movement and initiative. Stephen Stills and Kim Pine's moves are not detailed in the publication, so their combat identities remain less precise at this stage.
An expanded roster on PlayStation
For PlayStation players, the immediate change is the arrival of three additional characters in the selection. The Back in the Band presentation mainly emphasizes their art direction and Knives' design, rather than detailing Stephen Stills and Kim Pine's abilities.
Back in the Band therefore expands the roster of Scott Pilgrim EX while giving significant attention to animation and sprite work. Knives is already presented as the most mobile fighter of the three, while the capabilities of her two partners will still need to be clarified.
The presentation post
Verified sources
- blog.playstation.com: official PlayStation post published on August 27, 2026, presenting the three playable characters, their visual design and Knives Chau's combat style.
