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Press release:
Walnut Creek, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2022).
Modus Games and Mane6 today announced that the hit indie 2D fighting game “Them’s Fightin’ Herds” will be bringing its cast of adorable four-legged fighters to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on Oct. 18th.

The news was unveiled alongside a new trailer showcasing all the characters in the base roster. Before you ask, yes, there is a manic alpaca:

Pre-orders for Them’s Fightin’ Herds are available now from your favorite retailer or direct on the Maximum Games Store. Check out the Deluxe Edition, which includes the Season 1 Pass, giving you access to four additional playable characters, four unique stages, four exclusive Pixel Lobby accessories and a gorgeous new palette pack for each character, here: https://store.maximumgames.com/products/thems-fightin-herds-deluxe-edition

Them’s Fightin’ Herds, currently available on Steam, is a four-button, 2D fighting game featuring hooved characters designed by Lauren Faust (producer and developer for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic; creator, director, and developer for Super Best Friends Forever).

Tussle in Arcade and Local Versus modes, practice in Tutorial and Training modes, then dive into the game’s many online matchmaking features (with GGPO rollback netcode) to test yourself against players from around the world. Or, explore an episodic Story Mode that blends top-down adventure with fighting game combat challenges.

Them’s Fightin’ Herds launches across consoles on October 18, 2022. For more information on Them’s Fightin’ Herds and Modus Games, visit www.modusgames.com or follow @modusgames on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

About Modus Games
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented developers across the globe. Modus Studios is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Mane6
Mane6 was founded by a group of friends with big ambitions and has maintained excellence in the indie fighting game space for over 10 years. With a relentless dedication to quality and uncompromised love of animation, this group of seasoned developers are bringing their talents to the cutting edge of what’s possible in the genre. Learn more at www.mane6.com.