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Fighters Forge

A 3D arena combat sandbox where you fight now and forge what’s next. Customize your fighter's avatar, fighting-style, & elemental superpower then battle it out in explosive matches built for chaos, strategy, and pure fun—solo, co-op, or competitive.

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March 14, 2024
2 years and 140 days ago
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About the Game

Have you ever wanted to make your own arena fighter?

That’s the heart of Fighters Forge—a vision-driven platform where players can engage in fast-paced 3D battles and help shape the future of fighter creation. We’re building a space not just to fight, but to forge your ideal combat experience. Inspired by tools like Mugen, the classic Fighter Maker, and modern successors like Smack Studio, Fighters Forge aims to be the first arena fighter creation engine—a system for crafting, combining, and customizing fighters in a fully 3D battlefield.

What’s Playable Now

Versus Mode (inspired by Power Stone 2 & Marvel Nemesis)

Coop Arcade / Beat'em Up Mode (inspired by Fighting Force & Dynamite Cop)



Core Combat System:
Team battles and free-for-alls with working 3D rules of engagement.

Foundational Movesets: Every fighter follows a base set of mechanics that establish clarity and balance. - 8 Fighting Styles

Dynamic Character Select Screen:

Allowing players to mix-and-match their fighter's avatar, costume, fighting-style, & elemental superpower.

Fighting style determines normal attacks and two special moves.

Element determines two special moves & the ultra attack.

Toggle Player/CPU/Off for each fighter. Also select team color to determine FFA, 2v2, 1v3, etc.

Controls

Current Features

  • 4 Player Local Multiplayer (Online Support via Steam Remote Play Together)

  • Light attack chains. Heavy attacks are chargeable to launch.

  • Block, Parry, & Parry Reversal Mechanics

  • Grabs, Techs, & Breaks

  • Bursts, Trigger Mode, & Ultra attacks

  • Weapons/Items

  • Tossing & Catching Props

  • Environmental Destruction

Current Weapons/Items

  • Pistol (Golden, Revolver Variations)

  • Sword (Pipe, Crowbar Variations)

  • Baseball Bat

  • Rocket Launcher

Mod Support

Forge your Fighters with ReadyPlayerMe custom avatars support. Ensure online connectivity & press R on Character Select Screen. As of January 31st, 2026, ReadyPlayerMe custom avatars are no longer available. We are developing a new experience for custom character support.

Custom FBX character models are also supported and must be rigged to a Mixamo skeleton in a T-Pose. Detailed instructions to be provided soon in the Chaotix Discord server.

Online Multiplayer

Networked (Online & LAN) Multiplayer is currently in development. Please join the Discord if you would like to be part of an Online Multiplayer Closed Alpha.

(formerly known as 'Urban Warriors')