A new character hops in for Steam Next Fest!

major update

HYPERFIGHT 2 · published · build 23813545

Dr. Kero joins the HYPERFIGHT 2 demo roster for Steam Next Fest!

This will be the last character added to the demo before the full release. Please note that the demo will be taken down once the game comes out, so give it a try if you've been meaning to do so!

If you have played the demo and would like to leave feedback to help improve the game, please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/26KJQYyhKoy2GBqq7

v0.4.0 Patch Notes

Game

  • New character added: Dr. Kero

  • Added versus transition jingle

  • Added new Palette 4 for Shoto Goto (old one now numbered 5)

  • Reduced frequency of Goto and Vince's Forward Attack lines

  • Fixed bug where Hyper flash position was not adjusted for facing direction

Training

  • Versus transition now skipped

Lessons

  • Fixed bug where completion would count if reset during a finished example replay

Main Menu

  • Added background music

  • Added news capsule

  • Added Patch Notes and Licenses to Settings

  • Updated Arcade icon

Online Lobby

  • Added background music

Challenges

  • Added Dr. Kero challenges: Kero Mastery 1-6

Gallery

  • Made zoom and scroll smoother at higher FPS

  • Added new official art

    • Render: Dr. Kero

  • Added new fan art

    • Shoto Goto 3D Render by KAZPOSTING

    • Vince Volt X-Ray by Copper Cadwyn

    • Vince Volt 1, 2, and Yo-Yona by 310_Suzaki

Profile

  • Added new plates and icons:

    • Key Art: Dr. Kero

    • Render: Dr. Kero

    • Dr. Kero by demcord

    • Dr. Kero by Andrea "Jens" Demetrio

    • Vince Volt X-Ray by Copper Cadwyn

    • Vince Volt 1, 2, and Yo-Yona by 310_Suzaki

  • Added new icons:

    • Shoto Goto 3D Render by KAZPOSTING

    • Pixel: Dr. Kero Victory

  • Added new titles:

    • Dr. Kero

    • Poisonous

    • Genius

  • Items now better organized by character

  • Buy popup now shows fan art credit

  • Fixed bug where equipped item button was not highlighted

  • Fixed bug where item is not previewed after purchase

Misc

  • Added final icons for Dash and Jump inputs, shown in input remapping and Lessons

  • Music compressed to .ogg for smaller file size

  • + other minor changes and fixes

Thanks for playing!

-joh