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We have good and bad news for fighting game fans. If you were looking forward to the arrival of Hunter
According to a translation from Arc System Works’ social account, this delay is to allow the team to implement rollback netcode. The release date will now be shared at a “later date,” so if we get an update, we’ll let you know. Here’s the full message:
The release timing for HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT will be changed from the previously announced 2024 timing to a 2025 release.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this delay to players looking forward to the game’s release.
This delay is so we can deploy rollback netcode for release. *Rollback netcode is a system that reduces the feeling of connection lag when playing online matches.
We made this decision out of concern that players would not be able to fully enjoy the game in a state where some players would experience difficulty playing online given the nature of fighting games.
The release date will be announced at a later date. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to work to provide the best possible game.
From the HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT production team
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact was originally revealed earlier this year in January and confirmed for Switch in March. You can watch the trailer and our previous coverage here on Nintendo Life.
