- Huge Patch! Tons of bug fixes and Balance Patches! Discord League News! - 21 April 2026
Hi everyone! We're excited to bring you the latest major update for Two Strikes. This patch includes numerous bug fixes and significant balance adjustments for many characters.Starting with the bug fixes:Musashi:Unfortunately for Musashi, we ended up letting some pretty serious bugs escape, making him a nightmare to fight against and sometimes impossible to beat.Defending his dash forward was not triggering a reaction from him, stopping the DF animation, basically allowing players to spam it until the match as over. Since it would not trigger perfect parries as well.Musashi was not reacting to Yasuke's parry breaker ability.Musashi's hurtbox was moving after some playtime, making him invulnerable after some time.When Musashi dashes back, if he is too close to the opponent, then it would not move him back.Now, more general bugsFixed Yasuke's walk animation hurtbox being moved forward and…
- MIYAMOTO MUSASHI FROM BAKI-DOU ENTERS TWO STRIKES - 13 March 2026
The legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi descends into the brutal duels of Two Strikes as the game’s third downloadable character. Inspired by his fearsome incarnation in Baki-Dou, Musashi brings overwhelming power, supernatural speed, and deadly illusionary sword techniques, redefining the limits of combat in the Shinigami’s Tournament. Resurrected through forbidden cloning and soul transference, Musashi stands as the “Strongest Swordsman in History.” In Two Strikes, he arrives to challenge untimely warriors — including Hanma Baki himself — cutting through opponents with terrifying precision. His presence transforms every duel into a high-stakes confrontation, where a single mistake can mean instant defeat.
- Think you got what it takes to become Shogun? - 5 March 2026
We’ve just launched a brand-new Discord League —and it’s built for competitors and casuals.- Server rankings based on tournament performance - Round Robin & Elimination events - Even a UFC-inspired formatClimb the rankings, earn exclusive Discord roles and distinctions and claim the ultimate title: Shogun.Join the Discord Community! Find online matches and other people that love that game.
- Two Strikes X Baki-Dou - The Legendary Samurai joins the cast! - 26 February 2026
Get ready, warriors!MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, the legendary swordsman from Baki-Dou, joins the Two Strikes roster with unique mechanics, a brand-new stage, and an original track composed by Ben Hung.From today until March 12, Miyamoto Musashi will be available exclusively in the Crunchyroll© Game Vault version of Two Strikes. If you want to master the way of the sword as him, now is the time to jump in!The Crunchyroll© Game Vault edition includes full cross-platform multiplayer. However, due to console limitations, cross-platform play will only be available with the Steam version for these first 15 days. Starting March 12, the legendary strength of the resurrected samurai will hit all consoles!While MIYAMOTO MUSASHI is included in the Crunchyroll© Game Vault version, on March 12 he will also be released on all storefronts for €2.99 (regional pricing applies) in all territories except Russia, Be…
- The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline – Demo Available Now - 19 February 2026
The world knows the Divine Comedy as a masterpiece of literature. For your family, it is a living prison. Today, we invite you to step into the shoes of Gabriele Alighieri and confront a legacy that returns every thirty-three years. The barrier between our world and Hell is fading, and the only way to protect your bloodline is to return to the place you tried to forget. The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline is a first person psychological thriller that reimagines Dante’s work through a modern lens. This is not an action game. It is a narrative driven experience where tension is built through atmosphere, exploration, and the heavy weight of the unspoken. You will navigate two converging realities: the Villa, a silent place heavy with denial, and the Dive, a distorted reflection of a fragmented mind. There is no combat and no traditional power fantasy. Instead, the journey focuses on ob…
- The Shinigami Descends DLC2 - 4 December 2025
The Shinigami Descends DLCLong watching from the veil of shadows, the Shinigami now steps into the arena. The collector of souls brings with him every technique stolen from the fallen — the architect of Two Strikes is yours to command. Cold, patient, and all-knowing, he fights not for glory or pride, but to decide how every story ends.On the battlefield, the Shinigami is both inevitability and execution. He adapts to his opponent’s style, turning their own strength against them with devastating precision. Every strike is measured. Every movement is inevitable. To face him is to confront your final moment.This DLC pack includes the playable character Shinigami, featuring a fully unique move set with stance-shifting combat, ritual executions, and soul-stealing finishers. Also included is a new stage, The Twilight Gate, where spirits wander between life and death — accompanied by an origin…
- 1.1.1 - New quality-of-life features and lots of bug fixes. - 30 September 2025
1.1.11. New FeaturesRematch: Players can now quickly start a rematch after finishing a fight, instead of going back to the character select screen.Session Win Count: Players can now see how many matches have been played and who is winning overall. The win counter only resets when facing a different opponent in online matches. Changing characters will not reset the counter.2. Bug FixesFixed the old screen shake bug that occurred during sessions with poor connections.Goemon’s kunai was hitting much farther than intended, making him overpowered.Goemon’s kunai could still deal damage after hitting the floor — no longer the case.Previously, only Tomoe and Kenji could perfectly parry Strong Attacks. Now, all characters can.Hozoin’s Strong Attack block window only worked after he had already defended once. Now it functions properly.Parrying at the edge of an attack wouldn’t trigger a perfect p…
- BAKI HANMA Joins Two Strikes on Crunchyroll© Game Vault! - 13 August 2025
Attention warriors — amazing news for Two Strikes!Today marks the launch of Two Strikes on Crunchyroll© Game Vault, the premium game platform exclusively available to subscribers of the world’s leading anime streaming service. But that’s not all, we’re also revealing our very first DLC!BAKI HANMA, the world’s strongest teenager, joins the Two Strikes roster with unique mechanics, a brand-new stage, and an original track composed by Ben Hung!From August 13 until August 28, BAKI HANMA will be available exclusively in the Crunchyroll© Game Vault version of Two Strikes. If you want to fight as him, now’s the time to jump in!The Crunchyroll© Game Vault edition includes full cross-platform multiplayer. However, due to console limitations, cross-platform play will only be available with the Steam version for these first 15 days. Starting August 28, the fury of the Underground Champion will hit…
- Patch 1.0.3 - Bugfixes, Game Mechanics Fixes - 1 July 2025
Bug Fixes:ONLINEGeneral Bugs:Add sound effect when a player gets a perfect parry.Fixed a bug where the songs were repeating after each "Strike or Die"Character Specific Fixes: MIYO:Dash's forward could dodge some horizontal attacks. Now she should be vulnerable to horizontal and vertical attacks while dash forward attacking.HOZOIN:Hurtbox for his strong attack defended recovery is now vulnerable to all attacks as well.TOMOE:Tomoe's dash back and the recovery from being strong defended is now also vulnerable to horizontal attacks.LOCALISATION:Fixed simplified and traditional localization keys for the story mode and profiling of the characters. Fixed also some other localisations.
- Patch 1.0.2 - Bugfixes, Online Server Selector, and More! - 23 June 2025
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!https://discord.gg/w7zrrYCy58I 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.Buckle up because we have a lot of things to talk about.Bug Fixes:ONLINEGeneral Bugs: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.Inputs were…
- Strike or Die! - Two Strikes 1.0 available now! - 23 May 2025
Hello everyone! 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! Retro Reactor & Entalto Publishing
- 1.0 official release! - 23 May 2025
The release is here! Enjoy!
- The Road to Release ends tomorrow! - 22 May 2025
Hey everyone! 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. Join the Action! Let the world see your first duel. We can't wait to watch. Retro Reactor & Entalto Publishing
- The Road to Release is nearing its end! - 21 May 2025
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 commu…
- The Road to Release continues! - 20 May 2025
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. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54140/Brazilian_Fighters/ Whether you're into Two Strikes and its elegant, one-hit-kill swordplay or the vibrant, retro-inspired mechanics of Pocket Bravery, th…
- The Road to Release begins! - 19 May 2025
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. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54143/First_Cut__Two_Strikes/ 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% of…
- Last Days of Closed Beta (You don't need to own the game to participate) - 13 May 2025
Closed Beta will be open for 2 more days! For those who don't own the game, we are providing some online-only testing keys, so come to our discord and ask for them! 🌍 We’re looking for players all over the world 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! Strike or Die!
- North American Players needed for Closed Beta Today! - 8 May 2025
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! - 6 May 2025
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. 🗓️ The beta is organized in our Retro Reactor Discord Channel! Join us and ask how to participate! 💥 Spots are limited! Strike or Die!
- Two Strikes takes one more breath—now releasing May 23rd! - 24 April 2025
Hey everyone! We’ve got an important update to share. Two Strikes will now be officially launching on May 23rd, just a few weeks later than planned. We know delays aren’t easy. You’ve been following this journey with us since the earliest builds, through every patch, every duel, and every new character reveal. So this wasn’t a decision we made lightly. But ultimately, it’s one we believe in. This extra time is going directly toward what matters most right now: making sure the online experience feels as sharp and responsive as the duels themselves. The heart of Two Strikes has always been that perfect moment—the clash, the parry, the single decisive strike. And when that happens across platforms, with players connecting from all over the world, we want every frame to count. Yes—all versions of the game will support full cross-platform multiplayer, including the upcoming mobile version th…
