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joh | Developing HYPERFIGHT 2!

@studiojoh.com

game dev. working on HYPERFIGHT 2! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/studiojoh Discord: https://discord.gg/7bkz8j8 Wishlist HYPERFIGHT 2 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032970/HYPERFIGHT_2

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If you allow, I'm also planning to make cosmetics from some of them that will be featured on profile icons, plates, and more!

I'll be leaving this form open even after the game releases, so no rush. Feel free to submit any previously posted fan art as well, even from HF1!

11.03.2026 01:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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HYPERFIGHT 2: Fan Art Submission Form Here you can submit fan art for potential inclusion in HYPERFIGHT 2's in-game Gallery! Artists of all skill levels are welcome to submit, but a decent level of effort is appreciated - please try to su...

!! CALLING ALL ARTISTS !!

HYPERFIGHT 2 will include an in-game gallery featuring official art and renders, but I also want to feature fan art from the community!

If you want your art included, please fill out this form:
forms.gle/dE5LBJEWL6sC...

11.03.2026 01:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Most combos will be pretty simple, but I'm throwing in a few for the sickos. I can't even do a bunch of these consistently

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

09.03.2026 01:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 53 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks!

09.03.2026 02:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Most combos will be pretty simple, but I'm throwing in a few for the sickos. I can't even do a bunch of these consistently

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

09.03.2026 01:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 53 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Why haven't fighting games died yet?"

I wrote about the unique strengths of the fighting game genre that have allowed fighting games to survive multiple generations of evolution intact, and why you didn't fall in love with a product. Warning: This is a long one.

www.patreon.com/posts/152148...

03.03.2026 17:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 281 ๐Ÿ” 149 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

Dang, wish I could join but I'll be super busy the next few months ๐Ÿฅฒ maybe next time

02.03.2026 22:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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February 2026 Development Update | studio joh Get more from studio joh on Patreon

February Development Update is live for Patreon subscribers!

www.patreon.com/posts/februa...

27.02.2026 05:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha, can't reveal too much yet. But I do want to emphasize his more frog-like aspects. Take that how you will.

My friend just really loves frogs, so I had to put one in, and that was that!

25.02.2026 20:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll try to give an answer unrelated to what I'm trying to prove with HF:

Air footsies! I feel like only Melty Blood and Arcana Heart (supposedly, I haven't played it) really tried to emphasize this aspect of neutral. Up-backing in tag games doesn't count.

25.02.2026 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm bored, so opening up an AMA for a bit. Feel free to ask anything, HF2 related or not.

25.02.2026 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

End of February already? No way...

23.02.2026 23:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploding Judo Federation - v1.2 is now OUT!
A new character, new costumes, a new stage and combo trials, all for your leisure! Play it now on Steam and itch dot io!
Links below!
#FGC #FGCPulse #indiedev #gamedev

20.02.2026 12:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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View art and listen to music from the game in the Gallery!

Oh, looks like there's another section...submissions opening soon!

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

18.02.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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View art and listen to music from the game in the Gallery!

Oh, looks like there's another section...submissions opening soon!

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

18.02.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyway, I have my own thoughts about the article going around, but I do think people are making dangerous sweeping conclusions based on past failures.

"It's not that complicated" - it kind of is! Lots of factors play into whether a game does well or not.

16.02.2026 01:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's never too late for 2XKO to change their name again

16.02.2026 01:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed and if you want your IP turned into a bangin fighting or competitive game call me.

12.02.2026 23:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 88 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aura

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

10.02.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RABBIT & STEEL: Extra Mode is now out!!

This is a free content update to Rabbit & Steel! If you already have the game, just download the update and you're set to go!

If you *don't* have the game yet, it's currently 50% off on Steam, so now is a great time to pick it up!

06.02.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 852 ๐Ÿ” 453 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19 ๐Ÿ“Œ 28
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Aaah it's getting there! (Cosmetics are temporary for now)

#gamedev #indiegame #fgc

04.02.2026 09:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Working on profile cards! Use your unlocked icons, plates, and titles. I also want to let you set certain stats on the bottom, like in Apex.

03.02.2026 01:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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January 2026 Development Update | studio joh Get more from studio joh on Patreon

January Development Update is live for Patreon subscribers!

www.patreon.com/posts/januar...

30.01.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Apologies, I think for now I'm going to try editing something myself - too many specific cuts I want that I'd just end up being overcontrolling. I like your work though!

29.01.2026 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I landed one cool combo though

28.01.2026 03:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Got elim'd so fast today I have time to do chores I planned for tomorrow lmao

28.01.2026 03:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agree, wish I could add alternate modes sooner but unfortunately just making the fighting part is a ton of work ๐Ÿ˜“

27.01.2026 04:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I still think this game is for sickos, but getting better at movement is such a dopamine rush

26.01.2026 10:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Learning Melee by playing doubles with friends

I would have never picked this game up on my own, even 1v1, but learning it this way and slowly improving, hoooly shit...

I get it...

26.01.2026 10:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! I'll dm you

24.01.2026 20:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0