Press release
Them's Fightin' Herds introduces hoof-to-antler combat with DLC fighter Stronghoof, available now
Available as a standalone purchase or part of the Season 1 Pass
With ice-based, magical attacks and the winter sprite Vetr at his side, some powerful antlers are the least of the concerns of anyone who dares enter the ring against Stronghoof. Get a look at his wintry attacks in today’s brand-new trailer:
Stronghoof is the fighting game’s second drop in its Season 1 Pass, available separately or as part of Them’s Fightin’ Herds: Deluxe Edition for £34.99. The Season 1 Pass includes four additional playable characters, four unique stages, four exclusive Pixel Lobby accessories and an exclusive palette for each character. Them’s Fightin’ Herds: Deluxe Edition is available to purchase here.
New players looking to join the barnyard brawl can try out Them’s Fightin’ Herds for free on Xbox One and Series X|S from April 13 - April 16 as part of Xbox Gold/Ultimate Free Play Days. Play through the first chapter of the episodic story mode or hop online and play against anyone across the globe with crossplay matchmaking.
Them’s Fightin’ Herds 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.
For more information on Them’s Fightin’ Herds and Modus Games, visit www.modusgames.com or follow @modusgames on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord.
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About Modus Games
Modus Games is a global video game publisher focused on bringing the highest level of publishing services to the best developers around the world. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Modus leverages its expansive resources and global infrastructure to offer pain-free partnerships that disrupt traditional conventions and redefine the studio-publisher relationship. As one of the fastest growing publishers in the AA space, Modus has delivered notable titles such as Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, Cris Tales, Super Animal Royale, and Soulstice. Modus Games is part of Maximum Entertainment. Visit Modus at www.modusgames.com.
About Modus Studios
Modus Studios is the development division of Maximum Entertainment and is built of talented artists and programmers that create world class original IP. From the US to Brazil to Hungary and beyond, Modus Studios specializes in high-powered fighting games, sports simulations, and dynamic adventures told through immersive storytelling and compelling gameplay. Modus Studios is part of Maximum Entertainment. Visit Modus Studios at https://maximument.com/studios/.