press release
Iconic versus fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2 out now on Steam! A modern upgrade for a 1998 arcade classic!
Osaka, Japan — SNK is pleased to announce the release of classic arcade fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS on Steam today. This release represents the first in SNK’s new NEOGEO Premium Selection label.
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
A 2D fighting game from SNK that first hit arcades in 1998. Get in the ring with a diverse cast of characters from across the Fatal Fury series as you power and pummel your way through fun, fast-paced versus battles! This updated release boasts rollback netcode for seamless online action, as well as myriad competitive enhancements that heighten the online experience—including lobbies for up to nine players, a spectator mode, and single/double elimination tournaments.
Release Trailer:
CHARACTERS
■ 23 fearsome fighters! The biggest, boldest Fatal Fury so far!
Throw down with fan favorites Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, and more! Newcomers Li Xiangfei and Rick Strowd, together with hidden character Alfred, round out the biggest roster in Fatal Fury history—and everyone’s ready to rumble!
ONLINE
◼ More fun, more fury! Exhilarating online matches!
New rollback netcode, nine-player lobbies, and multiple tournament formats (single elimination, double elimination, and round robin) ensure smooth, seamless online competition. At long last, the intense mind games of the Sway Line system—honed to perfection in RB2—get to shine online!
NEW FEATURES
◼︎ Hone your fury in the robust Practice Mode!
Optimize each training session with speed adjustments, recording options, and even a helpful hitbox viewer. Show the world your skills in the smoothest REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2 to date!
◼︎ Bursting with bonus content!
Gallery Mode comes packed with 59 memorable pieces of media—from key art to character portraits, movies, and more. A must-see for fans of RB2 and Fatal Fury as a whole!
NEOGEO Premium Selection
A collection of NEOGEO arcade classics, upgraded with new features for the modern day. Crafted and curated with the direct backing of SNK, this premium revival serves as an ode to all our fans across the years and around the world.
INFORMATION
Product Information
■ Title
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
■ Genre
Versus Fighting Game
■ Supported Platforms
Steam
■ Release Date
September 28, 2025
■ Price
$19.99/€19.99
■ Players
1–2 Local / 1–9 Network
■ Official Site
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/neogeo-premium/rb2/en
■ Official X
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