Fighting EX Layer Gets Rollback Netcode in New Update; Crossplay Being Tested Internally

During the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable livestream Fighting EX Layer developer Arika provided new info about the future of the game.

Arika founder Akira Nishitani mentioned that the development team is working on improving online connectivity and while a date has not been confirmed yet, the Steam version of the game is going to receive a menu to select character skins. For the moment, the feature will be specific to the Steam version.

On top of that, the developers have been working on adding their own version of Rollback Netcode, which has actually been released in a patch this morning both on PS4 and on PC.

The team is also testing crossplay, but it isn’t known whether it’ll actually be implemented or when. 

Fighting EX Layer is currently available for PS4 and PC. If you’re unfamiliar with the game, you can check out an official description.

“That” EX Series Is Back! 
After a long while, the EX Series loved by Fighting Game fans around the world has finally returned!

The Characters Are Reborn With Beautiful New Graphics
Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the rest; in total 15 classic characters have been recreated with beautiful new models. Watch as the EX series is reborn and the battle unfolds with the latest graphics!

The New “Gougi System” Plays A Huge Role In Battle
By fulfilling certain requirement mid-battle, your character is given amazing new abilities- that’s “Gougi”!5 Gougi make up 1 Set which is called a “Gougi Deck”. There are 15 different Gougi Decks ready for you to try.

Experiment with the different characters and Gougi Decks, and find the combination that matches your own style!

Two Unique Input Styles
The game features two different input styles; “Progressive” which is a simple style that doesn’t require any complicated command inputs, and “Classic” which keeps the inputs that same as classic Fighting Games.

Various Modes to Enjoy
Of course there is Online and Offline Versus modes, but there are also Arcade Mode and Training Mode for you to enjoy single player content.And then the legendary Expert Mode from the EX Series makes its return; try to clear it with every character!”