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Press release:
Walnut Creek, Calif. (May 25, 2022).
Modus Games today announced that the hit indie 2D fighting game “Them’s Fightin’ Herds” will be bringing its cute and cuddly cast of hooved fighters to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch this autumn.

The news was unveiled alongside a new trailer showcasing a herd of audacious animals delivering devastating combos:

Alongside this announcement, Modus Games today revealed that more content is on the way in the form of a Season 1 Pass featuring four brand-new DLC fighters, stages, and cosmetics to look fresh while kicking butt. The Season 1 Pass will be included in the Deluxe Edition or as a separate digital upgrade when it releases later this year on PC and console. Pre-order the physical version coming this autumn from the Maximum Games Store now: 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 a cast of 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!

To see the game in action, tune into this year’s Combo Breaker from May 27-29 where players will go hoof-to-hoof in community-driven competition. Combo Breaker is an annual fighting game tournament based in Chicago, IL and the third largest fighting game event in the world, bringing together fans and competitors from around the globe.

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.