In other words, 2023 could be a massive year for the fighting game genre, with three of its biggest franchises potentially receiving major sequels. Tekken 8 was also announced during one of Sony’s State of Play showcases last year, and although it doesn’t yet have a release date, it’s possible we could see it this year. Street Fighter 6 is right around the corner and Mortal Kombat 1 is officially due in September.
Cross-play erases platform barriers, rollback netcode allows for smooth fights, and free-to-play models bring in more newcomers eager to test their skills. The routine of spending an afternoon and dozens of quarters at the local arcade, trying to win a match against that kid in the neighborhood who knew how to perform all the special moves, may be a thing of the past - but fighting games are more relevant now than ever.
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