Original release now a Collector’s Edition exclusive
Publisher 3goo has announced an official release date for the return of the cult fighting sequelThe Rumble Fish 2— Dimps’ dystopian scrapper will launch onPCand console platforms August 02, 2025.
As we’ve previously reported,The Rumble Fish 2is a latter-day 2D fighter in the vein of precision examples such asGarou: Mark of the WolvesandStreet Fighter III: 3rd Strike.TheRumble Fishfranchise was rarely seen outside of its native Japan and, coming along so late in the advent of 3D fighters, remained in relative obscurity outside of the more dedicated fighting game fans.
This new re-release will represent the first official global release for the little-known slugfest, which depicts the tale of a gathering of off-the-wall characters, duking it out in a world devastated by the aftermath of capitalism and corporate greed. The series is renowned for its charismatic roster, boisterous audio, and trademark “S.M.A.” (Smooth Model Animation) visual style.
In addition to the release date, 3goo has also announced a physical collector’s edition, which is currently only scheduled for release in Japan. This set contains a hard copy ofThe Rumble Fish 2, along with an artbook, soundtrack CD, strategy guide, and three additional DLC characters. It also contains a digital download of the original game, which is now exclusive to the colllector’s edition. 3goo has suggested that the collector’s edition will be released in the west at a later date.
The Rumble Fish 2launches December 8 on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
