The Rumble Fish 2 Launches January 22, 2026 for Switch 2 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 December 2025 / 1,289 Views
Publisher 3goo and developer Dimps have announced The Rumble Fish 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on January 22, 2026 for $19.99 / €19.99 / 2,480 yen.
Users who own the Switch version can purchase the Upgrade Pack for $4.99 / €4.99 / 500 yen.
View the announcement trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Developed by Dimps and released in 2005, The Rumble Fish 2 delighted players with its flashy, technical gameplay governed by five buttons and two super move gauges and stood out with a unique, colorful cast of 16 characters punctuated by the game’s innovative “Smooth Model Animation” system, allowing for 2D sprite animation on a per-limb basis.
This port has many new features seen in modern fighting games, including a training mode with plenty of features for player to hone their skills, online player-versus-player powered by rollback netcode, options for both 4:3 and 16:9 screen size at 60 frames per second, and a gallery mode to enjoy the timeless artwork.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Features
- New Game Mode: Team Battle: Pick three of your favorite characters and take on your opponent’s team in the new Team Battle mode. Master this new game mode playing offline or online.
- Graphical Update: Experience the game with improved graphics.
- Cross-Play with Nintendo Switch: Play with your friends on Nintendo Switch with online cross-play.
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