Blazing Strike release date set for October, limited edition revealed

After a lengthy wait, Blazing Strike received a release date today. Aksys Games just dated it for October 17, 2024.

Blazing Strike was announced for Switch a little over three years ago. The project ended up seeing a lengthy delay, but now appears to be wrapping up.

We have some information about it in the following overview:

Inspired by classic arcade fighting game series from industry greats such as Capcom and SNK, the upcoming 2D fighting game from developer RareBreed Makes Games evokes the excitement and nostalgia of 2D pixel art genre pioneers while incorporating a unique games system with modern mechanics.

Blazing Strike features a four-button system with six normal attacks: light, medium and heavy punches and kicks, as well as three defense moves: block, guard and parry. A Rush Trigger enables fighters to execute fast-paced attacks and movements, but using it will slowly drain the Rush Meter, sending the character into a temporary groggy state. This allows players to execute exciting combos while having to manage the Rush Meter. The game will include three play modes: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, and VS Mode, with training, sparring, and online match via Persona AI, and online play powered by GGPO.

Aside from sharing the release date news, Aksys Games also revealed a limited edition for Blazing Strike. Copies include the game, a full-color art book, a double CD soundtrack, and a set of collectible character cards.

We have more coverage on Blazing Strike here.