Hey Fighters! 👊

The FINAL FURY Alpha Playtest is about to amp things up with our first major update which goes live TODAY on both Steam VR and on Meta Quest!

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…

New Fighter: Niko – Lightning-Fast and Hard-Hitting

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!

🛡️ New Universal Move – Reversal Shield: Defense Just Got Dangerous

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.

🏭 New Stage: Cybernetics Lab – A High-Tech Battleground

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!

🧠 Harder, Better, Faster, Smarter – The FINAL FURY AI Just Leveled Up

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.

Thanks to Our Playtesters, Leaving Everything on the Mat

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 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