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SNK released World Heroes Perfect on Steam for PC as part of its Neo Geo Premium Selection, adding rollback netcode, nine-player online lobbies, a Practice Mode, and other modern upgrades while keeping the original 1995 gameplay; the title features all 19 fighters (including hidden boss Zeus), new mechanics like the Hero Gauge, and a launch price of $19.99 with a 25% discount to $14.99 through May 8.
SNK announced World Heroes Perfect for PC (Steam) as part of its Neo Geo Premium Selection, bringing rollback netcode, nine-player online lobbies, a Practice Mode with hitbox display and speed options, and other enhancements while preserving the original 1995 arcade game; 19 fighters (including Zeus) will be available, though a release date has not been announced.
Fighting-game YouTuber Maximilian 'Dood' Christiansen offers a $10,000 bounty to anyone who can add rollback netcode to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, hoping to improve online play; MVC3 has long lacked rollback despite newer ports, and patching has been difficult due to its era and architecture.
Streamer Maximilian Dood has posted a $10,000 bounty to implement rollback netcode for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, aiming to improve online play beyond the game's original delay-based netcode. Rollback netcode predicts inputs and “rolls back” when needed to simulate a smoother offline feel. The Melee community’s use of emulator-based rollback as a precedent is cited, and MVC3’s modding scene has expanded the roster over the years. Whether anyone will take on the challenge remains to be seen, but the bounty signals a potential shift toward modernized online play for MVC3.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is coming to Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 on July 2, 2026, featuring a 12‑fighter roster, a single‑player story mode, rollback netcode with crossplay, and 900+ hand‑drawn frames per fighter. The standard edition is $29.99 with deluxe edition and pre‑order bonuses.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game announced three new playable fighters—Zaheer, Fire Lord Ozai, and Avatar Kyoshi—at Evo Awards 2026, bringing the total roster to 12 at launch on July 2, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Azula and Sokka gameplay was shown, and the game will feature rollback netcode, crossplay, a single-player story, gallery, training mode, and pre-order perks like the Samurai Appa Skin and a Year 1 Pass character vote.
SEGA's Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a target of 60fps, rollback netcode, and crossplay, developed by RGG Studio on the Dragon Engine. Producer Seiji Aoki says the release is a foundational step to broaden VF's global community, support tournaments, and shape the series' future across multiple platforms.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on Switch 2 balances approachable controls with deep combat, adds solo World Stage and classic Arcade modes, and supports cross-play with rollback netcode for smooth online matches; at $19.99 it's strong value for newcomers and fans, though there’s no dedicated casual online mode and the single-player content is limited.
Top Japanese Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players have voiced jealousy over the Latency Mod that some players use to dramatically improve online play, fearing it could widen the gap with North American players; a few are even considering informing Nintendo, though modding is legally risky in Japan under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, with penalties including fines or imprisonment. The mod, created by Blujay, gained attention after Nintendo’s patch 8.1.0 offered only minor netcode improvements, and its potential impact on future Smash titles remains a talking point regardless of Nintendo’s response.
Nintendo Switch is getting Marvel Maximum Collection, a 13-title bundle spanning arcade to console releases (including X-Men: The Arcade Game and Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge) with new features such as rollback netcode, Save Anywhere, In-Game Rewind, Museum, and cheat menus; release timing is not announced yet, and a trailer has been released.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is an enhanced re-release of the original game, featuring an overhauled combat system and rollback netcode. With a roster of 28 distinct characters and an accessible control scheme, the game is easy to learn but hard to master. The increased pace and new mechanics make for a more aggressive and satisfying gameplay experience. The online functionality is significantly improved, ensuring a healthier playerbase, and full crossplay is available. Despite the need to repurchase the game, Rising offers a gorgeous and enjoyable fighting game package.
SNK has revealed the release date for The King of Fighters 13 Global Match, which will launch on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2023. The game features rollback netcode, an improved lobby system, and online functionality. SNK also announced a Deluxe Edition with a digital art book and soundtrack. The gameplay experience will remain mostly the same as the previous release, with no new characters or balance changes. The second Open Beta Test is still available until August 6, and SNK also released a teaser trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and announced Duo Lon as the next DLC character for KOF15.
Bandai Namco has announced a closed network test for Tekken 8, which will take place in July. The test will feature a 16 character roster and five stages, and players can sign up on Bandai Namco's website until June 27. Tekken 8 will support full crossplay and rollback netcode. The game was revealed during the PlayStation Showcase last September but currently lacks a release date.
Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros, stated that he doesn't think online play and Smash Bros are a good fit for each other, as the game is best experienced when played offline with friends. He also discussed the limitations of the game's netcode, which causes lag and synchronization issues. While other platform fighters have implemented rollback netcode, Smash Bros still relies on delay-based netcode. Sakurai's team tested a similar feature for Smash Ultimate but had to give it up. Despite this, players continue to ask for rollback netcode.
Dragon Ball FighterZ patch 1.32 will be released tomorrow with adjustments based on community feedback, and another balance patch is planned. The rollback netcode beta test is delayed to improve stability. Evo 2023 will mark the start of the 2023-2024 World Tour for Dragon Ball FighterZ.