Hey Fighters! 👊

Three fearsome warriors already stepped up to claim the title of FINAL FURY Champion: Niko, Tempest, and Glitch.

Today, we’re making each of them even more powerful, adding additional high-risk, high-reward power moves while introducing another new gladiator: Gaia.

Best of all, you can experience it all for yourself, right now in-game! So, while the app updates, keep reading for the inside scoop.


Gaia’s an unstoppable force. Honed in countless battles, she’s a powerhouse tapping into her nature-inspired abilities. As a warrior hailing from a lush jungle planet, she comes to the arena ready to literally control the arena with her powers!

• 🪨 Tectonic Shift: A long-range AOE that unleashes a cascade of damaging rocks in a straight line. (Performed by moving both hands top to bottom.)
  
• 🌿 Nature's Retribution: A tracking vine that homes in on opponents, rooting them in place and leaving them vulnerable. (Performed with a one-hand bottom-to-top gesture.)

Stick around, because we’re going to have a deeper dive with the devs into how you can make the most of Gaia’s powers in a separate blog coming in the next couple of days!


Whether you prefer long-range precision, close-quarters dominance, or strategic setups, there’s now even more to explore and master with the Characters we’ve already introduced. Let’s take a look at the next wave of powers you can now try out in the latest Playtest Update.


Tempest's icy powers are now even more versatile as the game’s all-rounder. Attack from a medium distance launching Arctic Blasts or control the zone in front of yourself with her new move, Crystalize.  

Arctic Blast: A projectile attack, performed with the iconic Hadoken gesture.

Crystalize (NEW): A cone-shaped AOE attack in front of the player that’s both powerful and visually stunning. Performed by moving one hand from bottom to top. It gives off summoning power vibes when you do it.


Glitch’s tech-centric arsenal introduces new tactical options. With its launchers, there’s no need for gestures—just precision aiming and timing.

Tac-Bomb: Deploy up to three bombs that stay active on the floor, detonating when triggered by proximity. (Performed by using the GRIP + Trigger of the Right Controller.)

Homing Missile (NEW): Fire, point, and destroy what you see. A slow-moving, tracking projectile that hunts down opponents, the explosion creates a smoke cloud that you can use to your advantage! Performed by using the GRIP + Trigger of the Left Controller.


A nimble street brawler, Niko thrives in high-energy, up-close combat. His abilities favor aggressive players who want to control the tempo of a fight. So OF COURSE we had to amp up his skills with Shockwave.

Proton Punch: A devastatingly quick, heavy-hitting attack. (Performed by moving both hands top to bottom.)

Shockwave (NEW): A close-range Area of Effect (AOE) attack, perfect for disrupting opponents. Performed by charging your hands in front of you and releasing forward.


Welcome to Predatorium—a lush, temple-cloaked jungle nestled deep within the wilds of Mawuli, where warriors clash to earn the favor (and ferocity) of the ancient force known as Ku Yig.

Don’t let the serene waterfalls and emerald canopies fool you—this isn’t a vacation, it’s a trial by combat. A sharp contrast to FINAL FURY’s high-tech arenas, Predatorium brings the brawl back to nature—raw, untamed, and utterly unforgiving.

Only the worthy leave this crucible standing. The rest? Fertilizer.


🛡️ Blocking movement speed reduced – less backpedaling, more commitment

🏃 Character mobility tuned – Niko now moves significantly faster

🌋 Tectonic Shift can now be charged

• Lvl 1: Short range, basic damage
  
• Lvl 2: Medium range, increased damage
  
• Lvl 3: Long range, higher damage + knockdown

✊ General punch damage reduced – less button mash, more brain bash

🤼 Grab tweaks – distance, speed, and reach refined across the roster

💠 Health stat renamed to Defense – now better reflects block strength, damage resistance, and defensive traits


From here on out, the updates are going to be coming fast and…well…furious. We’ve got more fighters and more features custom-built for competition on the way. Speaking of which, did you know we have a tournament coming up?

That’s right, we’re firing up a community challenge! It’s YOU against the devs, the best players are competing for prizes…and a chance to to join a future “Celebrity Deathmatch.” Sorry we gotta be cryptic about that last bit for now.

Jump over to Discord[discord.gg] or register directly on Challonge[challonge.com] – there’s still time to sign up (and get more details about what’s happening)!


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Fight on,
The FINAL FURY Team

Hey Fighters! 👊

The FINAL FURY Alpha Playtest is about to amp things up with our first major update which goes live TODAY!

We’ve got game-changing combat mechanics, a new challenger, and a new stage coming your way. All the news you need’s right here, below! Tomorrow we’re giving a deeper-dive look at the strategies and tactics you could use with Niko, the cybernetic-armed slugger!

Sparked your interest? Find more information (and electric puns) below…


Ready to bring some high-voltage energy into the ring? Then Niko’s your new main! We’re giving you a quick look now, but look for tomorrow’s post where the devs give you some serious corner tactics on how to REALLY punish opponents as Niko!

Niko’s hit-and-run playstyle has you hammering opponents with his gorilla-like fists, then bounce out before anyone can react.

• ⚡ Phase Dash – Niko’s dashes chain together, letting him phase straight through obstacles! Projectiles, bomb triggers? They don’t even touch him. Blink, and he’s already on the other side, ready to strike!
  
• ⚡ Proton Punch – His signature move is a short-range strike packed with raw energy, capable

If you love speed, unpredictability, and rushing that @#!$ down, you need to try this electrifying scrapper!

Check out Niko by joining the Alpha Playtest NOW!


Rushdown players beware—FINAL FURY just got a game-changing new mechanic that flips the script on relentless pressure. Introducing the Reversal Shield, a universal countermeasure designed to add more depth to defensive play and stop mindless aggression in its tracks.

REVERSAL SHIELD’S IMPACT ON GAMEPLAY:

• 💥 Absorb attacks and charge your shield
  
• 💥 Unleash a shockwave to push back aggressive opponents
  
• 💥 Destroys projectiles and creates space to reset the fight
  
• 💥 Be Careful—mistime it, and you’ll be punished hard

Ever felt trapped in an opponent’s endless barrage with no way to fight back? That ends now.

The Reversal Shield lets you charge up energy as you absorb attacks. Time it right, and you can release a shockwave that destroys incoming projectiles and knocks back opponents, flipping momentum in an instant.

The Reversal Shield isn’t just defense—it’s a weapon. Use it wisely, and you’ll turn an opponent’s offense into your opportunity. Get ready to level up your strategy.


Niko’s “Home” – the cybernetic labs where he was given his Vygor-power arms – is also his personal training ground. More accurately, it’s his QA testing room and his opponents are the test subjects.

Don’t get distracted by all the electronics and screens humming around the room, because Niko’s coming straight at you, full force and full speed!


Think you’ve got the single player mode all figured out? Not anymore. FINAL FURY’s latest update brings a complete AI overhaul, making every fight more unpredictable, more strategic, and more intense.

• 🔥 5 Difficulty Levels – From casual warm-ups to the ultimate challenge, can you handle the heat?
• 🧠 Smarter AI – No more simple robotic patterns. The AI analyzes your playstyle in real time, adapting its approach to keep you on your toes. Every fight feels fresh and unique—no two matches will play out the same.
  
• ☯️ Adaptive Combat – The AI evolves mid-fight, adjusting its strategy based on how you play. That one trick you kept using? It won’t work forever. Stay sharp, or get outplayed.

Everything you’ve read here, couldn’t be possible without the continued playtesting that’s been happening. Everyone reading this and joining our tests is having a lasting impact on FINAL FURY’s development – and for that, we can’t thank you enough!

This update brings a serious jolt to the FINAL FURY Alpha Playtest, and we can’t wait to see what new strategies and insane fights come out of it.

Whether you’re mastering Niko’s mobility or perfecting your Reversal Shield mind games, it’s time to level up your play and what better way to do that than together!

🔥 Invite your friends — Join our Discord[discord.gg] to gain access for your and your buddies

👀 Keep an eye out — More updates, tournaments, and surprises coming soon!

Fight on,
The FINAL FURY Team