Them’s Fightin’ Herds 2D fighting game now has Crossplay with consoles via Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the commitment and effort of developer Mane6, Inc. Which is available now for all owners on Steam and Humble Store. That still rocks 95% Very Positive reviews.
Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a four-button, 2D fighting game. One that also features a cast of characters designed by Lauren Faust. Who is also the producer and developer for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. As well as the creator, director, and developer for Super Best Friends Forever. Tussle in Arcade and Local Versus Modes, practice in Tutorial and Training Modes. While you dive into the game’s many online matchmaking features (with GGPO rollback netcode). Due to test your 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 – Console Launch Trailer
Them’s Fightin’ Herds now features full crossplay. All players regardless if they’re playing on Steam or consoles can find and match each other. Doing so through the matchmaking queue, classic lobbies, and Pixel Lobbies. Further HUD elements are also part of the game to help players find those on a different platform.
Important: Account progress is tracked separately on each platform. So this includes Story mode data, lobby accessories, and casual XP. As well as friends lists, DLC, etc. Do not sync across additional Them’s Fightin’ Herds copies you own.
Technical Notes
- The console netcode is based on EOS (Epic Online Services) to allow for crossplay. But, due to a bug with EOS P2P packet sending, players may find more connection quality issues than the PC version. At least when playing Them’s Fightin’ Herds on or with consoles. The issue lies on the Epic side of the equation, but the dev’s will continue to monitor feedback. And work with them to work it out.
- However, Steam users playing with other Steam users will automatically use the original Steam netcode. Since this offers the same connection quality players expect prior to this update.
- Note: All platforms continue to use the TFH implementation of GGPO for rollback netcode. So online fights should still feel as responsive as they did before.
Them’s Fightin’ Herds 2D fighting game gets Crossplay with consoles. Priced at $11.99 USD / £9.29 / 10,07€ with the 40% discount on Steam. Regularly priced on Humble Store. While offering support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Plus the game is also Steam Deck Verified.