The Lollipop Chainsaw remake finally has a name, just in time to get delayed a year

The journey of the Lollipop Chainsaw remake has been weirdly obscure up to now. First, in June 2022 we have been simply advised it was “again”, with out a lot indication what that meant; a month later we at the very least acquired affirmation it was a remake, not only a remaster, and with authentic producer Yoshimi Yasuda on the helm, however no precise title or platforms introduced, and definitely no footage. Since then, it has been very quiet, regardless of a deliberate launch this summer time. 

Truthfully, the brand new announcement put out by developer Dragami Video games does not actually add that a lot readability, however it at the very least places an precise title to the mission: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. It additionally postpones the discharge date to summer time 2024, which is not too shocking given it is solely simply been titled. 

A follow-up message from Yasuda apologises for the delay, explaining “We’re working arduous on sport improvement, however we’d like slightly extra time. We’ll do our greatest to create the sport that you’ll love, so we ask in your continued help.” 

Honest sufficient, although it’s kind of complicated that we nonetheless do not really know what platforms it is coming to. The unique was solely on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, so if RePOP does get a PC model, it’s going to be the primary time Juliet Starling has ever graced our platform along with her presence.

Should you’re not accustomed to Lollipop Chainsaw, it’s kind of of a cult traditional. Starring a chainsaw-wielding cheerleader who battles zombies at her college whereas carrying across the reanimated severed head of her boyfriend, it received over a devoted fanbase with its quirky humour and vibrant grindhouse aesthetic. 

A lot of that particular allure got here courtesy of famously idiosyncratic Japanese developer Suda51, who served as one of many administrators on the mission, and writing from a then a lot much less well-known James Gunn, who went on to make the Guardians of the Galaxy films. By the way, it additionally helped launch the profession of Jessica Nigri, now maybe gaming’s most well-known cosplayer, who portrayed Juliet in particular person as a spokesmodel for the sport.