Yesterday, Arc System Works announced the launch date of its upcoming game HUNTERxHUNTER: NENxIMPACT: July 17. This will be the first fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's manga and anime franchise and the first game from the IP to be released globally.
Pre-orders are now open digitally on PlayStation 5 and Steam, with Switch digital pre-orders set to open later. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will earn a 48-hour Early Access before release and a special color variation for Killua (PS5) and Hisoka (PC). Players who preorder the Nintendo Switch version will receive a special color for Gon.
The retail edition will only be released for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in two versions: Standard and Limited Edition. The latter will include the following items:
- Full Game
- Special Box
- Booklet
- T-shirt
- Acrylic Stand
- Season Pass
- Alternate Costume Pack「Hisoka＆Kurapika」
- Tapestry
More information, such as pricing, will be provided later when the retail pre-orders open.
At launch, HUNTERxHUNTER: NENxIMPACT includes sixteen characters from various arcs of the 2011 anime adaptation of the series. The first DLC character will be Nephelpito from the Chimera Ants arc. Players will be able to obtain Nephelpito by either purchasing the DLC separately or by buying the Deluxe version of the game. He is also the first character (out of four) available in Season Pass 1, set to be released in Winter 2025.
Offline modes include Free Battle, Training mode (which allows players to practice with their characters in any situation, also coming with various settings and a “Record” function), a Replay section that allows players to rewatch their favorite matches, and the Story mode that gives the opportunity to relive famous scenes from HUNTERxHUNTER and play against the CPU based on set situations. Some stages also act as tutorials to help players understand how to play on top of enjoying the 2011 anime’s iconic moments.
The Single mode, on the other hand, provides a variety of challenges, including the “Sky Arena” featuring a series of matches against the CPU to become the “Floor Master”. Each character also comes with a “Combo Trial”, which will challenge players to perform several combos.
The Story and Single modes also serve to collect “Titles,” “Profile Icons,” and Greed Island Cards - G.I. Cards - to fill your Collection and help you personalize your profile online.
The multiplayer supports a quality rollback netcode. Online modes include Player Matches, which are meant for casual fun, and Ranked Matches, where players can try to become “Triple Hunter”, accumulating Rank Points and scoring as high as possible. Both modes also allow players to challenge each other to gain G.I. Cards.
HUNTERxHUNTER: NENxIMPACT was included in our most anticipated fighting games of 2025, so look forward to our review in due time.
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