Which Fighter to Start With in Royalty Free-For-All

This isn't a repeat of the Overview page -- it's a closer look at the roster and combat approach, based on official materials ahead of the August 11 launch.

The Roster Spans a Genuine Range of Playstyles

Since each of the confirmed reimagined public-domain fighters -- Ruby Sniffer, Screamshaver, Sweetpea, Knighty Knight, Proto Bird, and Sakura among them -- was designed with a distinct moveset, pick based on the character or aesthetic that appeals to you rather than worrying about a steep learning curve. The accessible single-button attack inputs mean you're not locked out of a character by execution difficulty the way some platform fighters can feel.

Party Mode vs. Standard Play

If you're introducing friends who've never played a platform fighter before, start with Party Mode specifically -- it's built to simplify the experience for newcomers, while standard modes preserve full depth (wavedashing, tech landing, foxtrots) for players who want it.

Sakura Rewards a Technical, Stealthy Approach

Unlike the more straightforward reimagined public-domain fighters, Sakura's kasa-obake parasol moveset is confirmed to lean stealthy and technical -- a good pick if you enjoy a more deliberate, precision-focused playstyle over a straightforward brawler.

Playing Online

Take advantage of the confirmed rollback netcode, and use an Ethernet connection specifically where possible -- the developers have called this out directly as the recommended setup for the smoothest online experience.

A Note on Platform Stability

If you're playing on Mac or Linux, check for the latest patch before your first session -- the developers have been upfront about pre-launch bugs on these platforms specifically, with fixes expected close to release.

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