The Rumble Fish 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with Exclusive Features in 2026

The Rumble Fish 2, the celebrated arcade fighting game developed by Dimps, is set to make its debut on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.

Publisher 3Goo officially announced today that a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of The Rumble Fish 2 will release on January 22, 2026, marking another chapter for the cult classic that originally hit arcades in 2005. This Switch 2 version builds on 3Goo’s 2022 reissue, which previously expanded The Rumble Fish 2’s reach to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

For the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch, several exclusive improvements are poised to enhance the experience for both returning fans and newcomers alike. Among the key enhancements, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Rumble Fish 2 will feature boosted image quality compared to the previous Nintendo Switch release, providing crisper visuals for competitive players and enthusiasts of classic fighting games.

Additionally, the game will support multiplayer across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms, offering cross-generational online play.

This enables friends to compete regardless of which version of the console they own. Perhaps the most noteworthy addition is the introduction of a new team battle mode, an exclusive feature for Nintendo Switch 2.

According to the official game website, players can assemble squads of three fighters from The Rumble Fish 2 roster and engage in survival-style matches.

This new gameplay mode, demonstrated in a recently released one-minute trailer, appears at the 48-second mark and aims to inject fresh strategic elements into the beloved title. The digital release of The Rumble Fish 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for January 22, 2026, with a retail price set at $19.99 / €19.99 / 2,480 yen.

In a move that acknowledges dedicated players, 3Goo is offering an affordable upgrade path: owners of the current Nintendo Switch version can transition to the Nintendo Switch 2 edition for $4.99 / €4.99 / 500 yen. With its enhanced visuals, unique team battle functionality, and cross-generational play, The Rumble Fish 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 is positioned to be a highlight for fighting game fans in the coming year.

As 3Goo and Dimps continue to honor and evolve their arcade legacy, this upcoming release further solidifies The Rumble Fish 2’s influence within the fighting game community and among Nintendo console enthusiasts.