Pacific Rim: Extinction Is An Incredible Extension Of The Movie’s Universe

Published Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there. Thanks to previous work at GAMINGbible, GameByte, The Loadout, Game Luster, Angharad has built a strong understanding of both the digital world and what fans want from it and is eager to share her thoughts and expertise with readers. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Pacific Rim hit cinemas back in 2013 with the science fiction and monster film directed by Guillermo del Toro being met with heaps of praise. Whilst its sequel may not have been received as well, there is no denying the impact that Pacific Rim had on the genre, which is why it is still talked about over a decade on. Set in a future where humanity is at war with colossal sea monsters known as Kaiju, humanity must come together to pilot giant humanoid mechas to seal the rift at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and put a stop to the Kaiju's invasion once and for all. However, with the two pilots operating the mechas needing to form a mental link and become Drift Compatible, this is easier said than done. Pacific Rim Is Far From Over Whilst the Pacific Rim movies may not have a future, at least as far as we know so far, the franchise is far from over thanks to the arrival of Pacific Rim: Extinction. Designed by Tamsin Caesar, Alessio Cavatore, Rob Stoddard as part of The Creation Studio and published by River Horse, Pacific Rim: Extinction is a 2-6 player "scenario-driven, tabletop miniatures strategy game" set in a world of "city-wide destruction and chaos of epic proportions". Featuring 75mm scale miniatures of the iconic Jaegers and Kaiju, the conflict of the Pacific Rim universe will be played out by your very own hands as you jump into the action of either side and embark on intense combat. The goal of the game is different depending on which side you choose to fight with. As a Kaiju player, you’ll uncover a secret objective at the start of the game. To win, you’ll need to meet this objective, ideally without revealing what it is to the Jaeger player too early. As a Jaeger player, your goal is to fulfill the PPDC’s task: the protection of humanity. You’ll need to defend cities as Kaiju trample them, and take down the immense invaders With both the Jaegers and Kaiju having their own customization and abilities, upgrades can be applied to make your miniatures even stronger in battle, whilst each 'Kaiju Signature’ can be altered with ‘Mutations’, making the monsters even more dangerous and unpredictable." Available to Purchase Now Available to purchase now, Pacific Rim: Extinction tasks players with outwitting, outmatching, and overcoming their opponents using Action Cards, each providing "all-out attacks, cunning tricks, solid defences, secret weapons, and everything else the machines and monsters can do!" The winner is the side who has the most remaining units or has had to strategically surrender. With plenty of ways to explore this stunning board game, Pacific Rim fans are in for a treat. Release Date July 12, 2013 Runtime 131 minutes Director Guillermo del Toro Cast Charlie Hunnam Raleigh Becket In a post-apocalyptic future, Earth battles a deadly race of alien monsters called the Kaiju, who have begun arriving on the planet through an interdimensional portal in the Pacific Ocean. In an attempt to combat the Kaiju, humanity has created Jaegers, giant robot suits powered by at least two pilots that can match their enemy for size and strength.