Niche fighter revised for new Nintendo release
Arika has announced that it is currently developing a Switch edition of itsStreet Fighter-adjacent scrapperFighting EX Layer, which launched on PS4 and PC in 2018.Fighting EX Layer: Another Dashis expected to launch on the Nintendo platform later in 2021.
While Arika is keeping information about the new title on the down-low for now, it revealed thatFighting EX Layer: Another Dashis essentially a revised release ofFEXL, that switches up some of the original game’s mechanics while adding new systems. Elements such as dashes and “Gougi” are gone entirely, replaced by new systems such as EX-Arrow and EX-Illusion. A brief trailer, which you can check out below, gives us a look at some of these systems in action. Arika will reveal more about the spin-off on April 1, four years to the day sinceFighting EX Layerwas first revealed. Arika also noted it is working on a new netcode system for bothFEXLreleases, based upon the popular rollback technology.
Fighting EX Layerclimbed many a wall to see release, and as it stands is a competent and enjoyable fighting title. The original release was supported with numerous patches, extra modes,guest stars, and evenfree DLC characters. That Arika has been able to finance and develop a new edition of the game is a testament to the studio’s patience and passion within a crowded market. Here’s hoping it will pay off whenFighting EX Layer: Another Dashlaunches on Switch later this year.
