Those that have bought Cuphead on Xbox or PC will get entry to an unique (and considerably confusingly named) “Xbox Anniversary Replace” that includes a wealth of behind-the-scenes content material together with unused artwork, the sport’s soundtrack, and ideas that by no means made it into the ultimate sport. The replace is about to launch on September 29 and is supposed to have fun Cuphead’s sixth anniversary.

“Realizing that we wished to present our because of the Xbox neighborhood that has proven us love from day 1, we actually thought concerning the sorts of issues we might need to see as followers of Cuphead,” stated Studio MDHR’s Chad Moldenhauer. “The objective was to make this replace really feel like an actual peek behind the scenes at what went into bringing the sport to life, throughout all elements of improvement!”

This replace is the primary time followers may have a spot to take heed to your entire soundtrack, as earlier releases have been extra of a choice of iconic tracks. Now, the Xbox Anniversary Replace will characteristic a whopping complete of 86 music tracks by composer Kris Maddigan to take heed to at will. Additionally, there might be a menu theme that has by no means been heard earlier than to stay up for, as properly.

On the finish of the day, it could appear this replace is known as a celebration of Cuphead’s legacy, in response to Maja Moldenhauer, studio director at Studio MDHR. “It’s not a stretch to say that with out the ID@Xbox program, Cuphead wouldn’t be the sport it’s, or have turn into the success it has,” stated Maja. “From their very first outreach by means of to right this moment, the ID group has been in our nook all these a few years with assets, recommendation, and assist. I’ve stated this earlier than, however it bears repeating that I actually consider ID@Xbox is the blueprint for the way trendy developer assist can and ought to be carried out – a group stuffed with real, passionate individuals who need nothing greater than for the groups they work with to make one of the best video games potential.”