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Arc System Works will release Guilty Gear Strive 2.00 in 2026, featuring new characters teased after EVO 2025, while a special character, Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, will be available on August 21st, showcasing impressive animations and cyberpunk-inspired moves.
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will launch on January 28, 2025, for PC via Steam, priced at $19.99 with a 20% pre-order discount. An open beta is available until December 17, 2024. The game will feature special editions, including a 30th Anniversary Edition with exclusive content. Additionally, a global tournament, the Virtua Fighter Open Championship, is planned for spring 2025. The version 2.0 update for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4 is also now available.
Pochoclo23 has released a predictive tier list for Street Fighter 6 following the latest balance patch, highlighting Akuma, Luke, M. Bison, Rashid, and Ken as potential top-tier characters. Despite previous nerfs, Luke has received buffs that may enhance his tournament viability. Ed and Cammy, despite harsh nerfs, are still considered strong, placed in the A+ tier alongside Kimberly, Zangief, JP, A.K.I., and Chun-Li. Characters like Lily, Marisa, Dhalsim, E. Honda, and Jamie remain at the bottom, continuing to struggle in the current meta. Pochoclo23 warns that Kimberly could be a significant challenge this season.
The December 2024 patch for Street Fighter 6 introduced significant changes to all characters, with VesperArcade highlighting the biggest winners and losers. Rashid, Ken, and Zangief remain strong despite nerfs, while Ed and Cammy suffered substantial downgrades. Akuma and M. Bison also saw power reductions but remain viable. Characters like Kimberly, Luke, Ryu, and Terry Bogard received notable buffs, potentially altering their competitive viability.
The latest Street Fighter 6 patch introduces a secret method to unlock Shin Bison, a powerful version of M. Bison with enhanced moves. To access Shin Bison, players must perform a complex sequence involving a Psycho Mine and a taunt, similar to unlocking Shin Akuma. However, executing this in a real match is highly impractical due to the short stun duration, making it difficult to complete the necessary taunt.
SNK is reviving its classic fighting game franchises with a new Art of Fighting game in development and more details on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves to be revealed in 2024. The company, now under the ownership of Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company, has moved to a new head office and is actively hiring to support these projects. While the release date for Fatal Fury is still far off, SNK is also working on other undisclosed projects, including a AAA title, and is expected to continue expanding its gaming portfolio.
In Street Fighter 6, UK player Broski suggests that sometimes it's beneficial to take damage or even lose a round intentionally to manage resources like the super and Drive gauges effectively. This counterintuitive strategy can prevent entering a disadvantageous burnout state, especially against opponents like JP. Broski's advice, which includes other non-intuitive tips, is aimed at helping players level up their game. He explains these strategies in detail in his latest video, offering insights that challenge traditional gameplay instincts.
Mortal Kombat 1's "quitalities" are back, which are animations triggered when a player rage quits. The feature was first introduced in Mortal Kombat X. Mortal Kombat 1 will hold a beta test in August, and the full game launches for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Switch on 19th September.
Players are experiencing input issues in Street Fighter 6 due to changes in the game's input buffer system and move priority system, which are stricter than in Street Fighter 5. The game's priority resolution system assigns certain actions to take priority over others in case of overlaps, which can result in accidental moves. The game also reads for inputs thrice per frame, which can lead to seemingly random inputs. Players are advised to hit Training Mode and do their own testing on inputs. Capcom may make adjustments to the game's systems and mechanics in the future.
NetherRealm Studios has released the first gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, which introduces a new tag system called Kameos. Players can summon their Kameo partners using a button press to do a quick attack, and then jump back off-screen. Mortal Kombat 1 is a true sequel to Mortal Kombat 11, but because of Liu Kang’s decision to reset the timeline in his own vision, the Mortal Kombat universe begins anew, and there are plenty of changes to the characters as a result. The Kameo fighters and their fatalities are nods to the series’ past, and there is a new emphasis on air combos.
Mortal Kombat 1 will feature a new system for unlocks instead of the Krypt system, according to series creator Ed Boon. While details are scarce, fans are hoping for a more in-depth system like Street Fighter 6's RPG-style World Tour mode or the return of minigames from past titles. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5.
Mortal Kombat 1, the upcoming reboot of the long-running fighting game franchise, features classic characters with new moves and introduces the Kameo mechanic, allowing players to summon classic versions of characters to assist in fights. The game is not holding back on the blood and gore, with Fatalities that range from classic to even more complex finishers. Mortal Kombat 1 releases on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced for Nintendo Switch, featuring a new roster of Kameo Fighters who will assist during matches. The main roster will include reimagined versions of classic fighters such as Liu Kang, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero. The game will also feature NetherRealm's story mode and rollback netcode for online play. More information about game modes will be revealed soon.
According to PS Plus leaker @billbil_kun, Mortal Kombat 1 is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch in three different editions. The leaker has been reliable in the past, but it's unclear if the Switch version will be a cloud version. An official announcement is expected soon, potentially at the PlayStation Showcase or June's Summer Games Fest.
Ed Boon, the creator of Mortal Kombat, has teased an impending announcement for Mortal Kombat 12, which is planned for release this year according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. Boon tweeted a short video of a clock hand ticking towards 12, but skipping over it to strike 1, hinting at a possible reboot. An announcement could be imminent, possibly at Summer Game Fest. Mortal Kombat 11 was released in 2019, with its Aftermath expansion arriving the following year.