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REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS

1998 arcade fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS is now on Steam! Featuring the largest roster in the series, 23 characters are back and ready to GET IN THE RING! Also with rollback netcode and a host of new features!

Released Sep 28, 2025Very Positive · 80% of 91
Steam Deck VerifiedAction2D Fighter2DColorful1990'sPvP
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
Developer: Code Mystics
Publisher: SNK CORPORATION
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
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REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS

REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS, the fighting game that first appeared in arcades back in 1998, makes its debut on Steam—with added online features and other fresh new features!

While preserving the original graphics and gameplay, the game now includes rollback netcode for smooth online matches.
Challenge players around the world in the highest-quality version of REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2 ever!

■ The largest roster in Fatal Fury series history—23 characters!

In addition to fan favorites like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, the two titular newcomers Li Xiangfei and Rick Strowd join the fight! Including the hidden playable character Alfred, a total of 23 fighters are ready to rumble!

REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS

■ Smooth and exciting online matches!

The new rollback netcode ensures responsive and competitive online play. With a lobby system that supports up to 9 players and multiple tournament formats, such as single match, double elimination, and league play, the definitive RB2 online experience has arrived.
Time to bring the intense mind games of the perfected Line Sway system to online!

REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS

■ New features abound for REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2!

Enjoy the new Gallery Mode with 59 pieces of artwork, including key art and character illustrations!
Unlock achievements that let you use your favorites as an online avatar!
Practice Mode has also been enhanced with adjustable game speed and hitbox display features.
This version is packed with new features to give you the definitive REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2 experience!

REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS

Trailers

Announcement Trailer

Game details

Developers
Code Mystics
Publishers
SNK CORPORATION
Release date
Sep 28, 2025
Genres
Action, 2D Fighter, 2D, Colorful, 1990's, PvP, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Fighting
Modes
Single-player, Multiplayer, Online PvP
Controller
Full controller support
Steam features
12 achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Remote Play Together
Themes
Action
Series
Fatal Fury

Languages

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishSupportedNot supportedSupported
JapaneseSupportedSupportedSupported
System requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
  • Processor: Dual Core with Hyper-Threading
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
  • Processor: Quad Core+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound

Ratings

Steam reviews

Very Positive

80% of 91

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IGDB critics

78

1 critic score

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Steam Deck & Linux

Steam Deck Verified

  • Everything works with the default controls
  • Shows Steam Deck button icons
  • Text is readable on the Deck screen
  • Runs well with the default graphics settings
  • External controllers don't work for the main player
  • SteamOS: Playable
  • Steam Machine: Verified
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