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@danfornace it wasn't one of the fake items but I NEED an equippable item that gives you etalus ice physics

What was your favorite fake item from Rivals Direct 7? I'll start a poll with the top 4 responses and we'll get the top one on our to-do list for after April 7th.

the dark knight of pre teen comedies

it's so funny how Tobey Maguire is a lousy voice actor in Spider-Man movie games but he locks in for this scene

We're adding 20 items to Rivals of Aether II on April 7th. This one is the TORNADO TOSS 🌪️ Anyone hit with it gets sucked into a spinning vortex they can move around to scoop other players up. Then, everyone caught in it gets launched out across the stage!

Next month's update is going to be our biggest yet! Get ready to grab your friends and lock in for: 🔸TEN chaotic new Casual Stages 🔸TWENTY items to fight over 🔸ONE (1) Slade joins the roster 🔸+New features like first-win-of-the-day bonus, UI updates, and MORE

@danfornace @HamPol0 dan please consider adding a hazard like a giant shark that bites you or something as a way to combat stalling under harbor instead of removing it outright

@HamPol0 I heard that the March patch is gonna ban ZeeBee and ZeeBee stans.

I am having absolutely zero fun playing Rivals 2 rn. The game is just awful, and idgaf what ZeeBee says. You do not need Kragg pillar to come to this conclusion. Taking a break until March. If the patch is a nothingburger, I may be unwilling to waste more time trying to improve.

@TheSheush when im in a di in competition and my opponent is sophilo

"Stop complaining about Rivals 2" Rivals 2 :

Combo Devils is LIVE on KICKSTARTER! We need your support to make this new fighting game a reality and smash through our stretch goals 👊

@_gammaFn @aplsedwashere @Tendiemonger @danfornace @SuperSmashCon this is very real, this combo started a lot smaller in scope but it got out of hand when i realized how easy it was to grind attempts

@aplsedwashere @Tendiemonger @Aviator6080 @danfornace @SuperSmashCon Also where you can make a savestate after you finish setup so you can go for more insane stuff like this

.@danfornace I heard you like when characters can abuse their opponents gimmicks...

@aplsedwashere @Tendiemonger @danfornace @SuperSmashCon as long as items are accessible in training mode and persist through savestates, rivals 2 could have some absolutely unholy combos even compared to 64 thanks to how quick resetting is

@Tendiemonger @Aviator6080 @danfornace @SuperSmashCon A combo contest in a game where you can adjust DI to your liking sounds immaculate. I just hope it could be done

@RivalsOfAether let me be a beta tester for items and i will create contraptions beyond human comprehension

THE CONTRAPTION

@ceramicCL clairen is such a coward for not doing it until you miss

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@bommunu @HewDrawRemix @DannyCasts hdr sheik plays nothing like melee sheik and it's AMAZING

@HewDrawRemix @DannyCasts Man it sure is weird to see a melee looking shiek without a forward air that will absolutely send people to the depths of hell. The combos look fun though

Everyone knows you can't start a new year without an HDR Clip of the Week 💥 By @DannyCasts

@danfornace Dan can you confirm whether items will be accessible in training mode? I want to make cool item combos and I will be immeasurably disappointed if they're restricted to a dedicated items mode.

We need more ways to engage with the game other than trying to train or grind ranked. That’s our goal for 2026. Workshop characters, casual stages and items. Make it so people can have fun with their friends who are less competitive. And improve queues while we’re at it.

I’ve said it on stream, but I do agree that Rivals 2 triggers more rage than most fighting games. It’s not just the character kits though imo. It goes back to our goal of trying to blend the existing communities of Melee, Ult, Rivals and PM under one roof.

our new year 2026 resolution: play HDR with console melee input lag. what's another two frames? happy new year, and see you in the next HDR beta (yes, this is real. and on console)