Patch 1.0.2 - Bugfixes, Online Server Selector, and More!
[p][/p][p]Hey all! First of all, I really want to show my appreciation for the best Discord community a game could have. It's beautiful how you all love the game and are a key part of this game, sharing feedback, reporting bugs, and being really amazing to each other. If you're not part of it yet, join us![/p][p][/p][p]https://discord.gg/w7zrrYCy58[/p][p][/p][p]I hope you've been enjoying the game so far. We've been working a lot these last couple of weeks, and after the amazing feedback from our community as we have a PACKED patch notes for version 1.0.2.[/p][p][/p][p]Buckle up because we have a lot of things to talk about.[/p][p][/p]
Bug Fixes:
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ONLINE
General Bugs:
[p]Perfect Parry was not working well. Some of the hits you have all been getting should have been perfect parries instead, and it is finally fixed, making the usage of parry finally reliable. This will give a big boost, especially to those characters with longer parry preparation.[/p]
[p]Inputs were being eaten while walking. Sometimes, trying to attack or parry while walking was not working.[/p]
[p]Perfect Parries should have sent the defender to the Idle Animation. Instead, it was sending them to the weak or strong recovery, missing the whole point of the reward of perfect parrying.[/p]
[p]Perfect Parry was not working after the first one. This would happen after successfully perfecting parrying an opponent.[/p]
[p]Button rebinding was not working for the online mode.[/p]
[p]The screen continues shaking after hit. [/p]
[p]In the middle of arcade mode, the menus were popping for no reason.[/p]
[p]Toggling cross-platform was crashing the game if the player was trying to come back from any single-player mode, after reaching Warrior Selection.[/p]
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Character Specific Bugs:
[p]MIYO:[/p]
[p]Dash's forward distance was different from her offline counterpart. Adjusted to be the same.[/p]
[p]Hurtbox for his dash forward attack was adjusted to to get hits on low opponent's animations, like Tomoe's and Ayai's animations.[/p]
[p]Hurtbox on his strong attack was also expanded to get opponents close or touching his sprite.[/p]
[p]AYAI:[/p]
[p]Her strong feint and strong attack hitboxes were expanded vertically to avoid weird whiffs from the opponent's horizontal attacks.[/p]
[p]TOMOE:[/p]
[p]Tomoe's second weak attack hurtbox got expanded vertically to make sure she could hit some low animations, like Miyo and Ayai.[/p]
[p]YASUKE:[/p]
[p]After defending a strong attack the animation was not the same as the offline version, leading him to be unable to punish some attacks, like Tomoe's strong attack, after defending it.[/p]
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Character Balance Changes:
[p]MIYO:[/p]
[p]Miyo's strong attack got his jump back changed to be a lot faster, allowing her to actually react and escape some lunging attacks from the roster.[/p]
[p]This also means that the strong feint was also buffed to fulfill the purpose of being used as a dodge mechanism.[/p]
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NEW FEATURES:
[p]Region Selector: You can finally choose the server you wanna play. We will provide options for optimal play all over the world.[/p]
[p]Online Rematch: You can finally just press Rematch after finishing a duel to go back to the action, without having to select the same characters again.[/p]
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LOCALISATION:
[p]Fixed simplified and traditional localization keys for the story mode and profiling of the characters.[/p]
The time has come, after 4 years since the Early Access began, Two Strikes has finally reached version 1.0!
It’s been a journey full of challenges, with ups and downs, moments of doubt, and periods when it seemed like the game Retro Reactor envisioned would never see the light of day. But today, after all that, we’re proud to present something that we’re all truly proud of.
With eight different characters, cross-platform online play with rollback netcode, and a story mode that will delight all lore lovers… today we can only say that this is the beginning of a new era!
A heartfelt thank you to our entire community, none of this would be possible without you.
Stay tuned for future updates and DLCs, but today… today it’s Strike or Die in the Tournament of the Souls!
Tomorrow, May 23, marks a huge moment for us; Two Strikes will officially leave Early Access on Steam and launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch!
After four years of development, community feedback, and shared passion, the full game is finally ready to face the world!
But before that...
If you have a YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok channel, now's your chance to strike first. Join our LURKIT campaign, download the game, and show your audience what Strike or Die really means.
Hey everyone! The Road to Release is almost complete!
After nearly four years of steady development, community feedback, and passionate support, Two Strikes is finally stepping out of Early Access and launching in full on May 23, 2025.
Originally released on May 31, 2021, Two Strikes began as a minimalist, one-hit-kill fighting game inspired by Japanese aesthetics and samurai philosophy. What started as a small indie experiment has since grown into a polished, feature-rich title thanks in large part to a community that has shaped its evolution from the very beginning.
Over the years, the game has received major updates, including new fighters, new gameplay modes, a complete user interface overhaul, and countless improvements to gameplay and balance. Now, with the full release just around the corner, we are excited to announce the arrival of the two most requested features from the community:
Story Mode Enter the world of Two Strikes and discover the secrets of the Tournament of the Souls. Every character now has a personal narrative with multiple endings, offering deep lore and hidden details for players who want to explore more than just combat.
Online Multiplayer Two Strikes now features full online multiplayer, built with advanced rollback netcode and complete crossplay across all platforms. Whether on PC or console, players can challenge others around the world in smooth, competitive duels designed for precision and fairness.
This moment represents a major milestone for Two Strikes and for all the players who have supported it since 2021. What began as a focused, stylish indie title has grown into a dynamic and complete fighting experience, ready to make its mark on the global stage.
The full release on May 23 marks the beginning of a new chapter. Strike or Die. The world is ready.
Hey everyone! As we count down to the highly anticipated May 23rd release of Two Strikes, we're delivering daily updates, reveals, and surprises for fans around the world.
Today marks Day 2 of the campaign, and we're taking a moment to honor where this journey began. While Two Strikes draws heavy inspiration from the intense, stylized duels of Japan’s Sengoku era, the game is proudly made in Brazil.
To celebrate its origins, we're teaming up with Statera Studio and PQube to launch the Brazilian Fighters Bundle, a special package that includes Two Strikes and Pocket Bravery. These two standout titles represent the bold creativity and technical excellence of Brazil’s indie fighting game scene.
Whether you're into Two Strikes and its elegant, one-hit-kill swordplay or the vibrant, retro-inspired mechanics of Pocket Bravery, this bundle offers two distinct fighting experiences from Brazilian developers who are making their mark globally.
Starting today, you can get both games with a 15% discount. If you already own one of the two, you can complete the bundle at a reduced price, making it easy to support Brazilian-made games while expanding your collection.
This is just one of several announcements coming your way as we count down to May 23, the official release date for Two Strikes everywhere!
Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Two Strikes 1.0 will be available on Steam and all major consoles starting May 23!
To celebrate this major milestone, we're launching the Road to Release; a week-long series of daily announcements leading up to release day. Starting today!
And what better way to begin than with something truly special?
We’re excited to reveal the First Cut & Two Strikes Bundle, a digital package combining Two Strikes with First Cut: Samurai Duel! Both titles are intense, visually stunning fighting games where a single strike can mean victory... or death.
This bundle offers a unique opportunity to experience the full scope of this stylish, minimalist combat series, where timing, precision, and atmosphere reign supreme.
As part of this launch celebration, the bundle will be available at 15% off. Even better: if you already own First Cut or Two Strikes, you'll be able to complete the set at a discounted price, no need to buy both again!
Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to one-hit-kill fighters, there's never been a better time to jump in.
Stay tuned throughout the week as we share more exciting updates in the lead-up to May 23. The duel begins soon!
North American Players needed for Closed Beta Today!
Closed Beta Test Happening TODAY! At 8pm (GMT-4). So in 1:15h!
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive in the netherworld? (Does that even make sense? Haha — let’s go with it!)
We’re inviting a limited number of players to join the closed online beta — get exclusive access, give direct feedback to the dev (me), and earn some serious bragging rights. We might even organize a small tournament!
🌍 Right now, we’re looking for more North American players to test the game with us and with others in the region.
🗓️ The beta is organized in our Retro Reactor Discord Channel! Join us and ask how to participate! 💥 Spots are limited!
Strike or Die!
European Players needed for Closed Beta this week!
Closed Beta Test Happening This Week!
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive in the netherworld? (Does that even make sense? Haha — let’s go with it!)
We’re inviting a limited number of players to join the closed online beta — get exclusive access, give direct feedback to the dev (me), and earn some serious bragging rights.
🌍 Right now, we’re looking for more European players to test the game with us and with others in the region.
