Samurai Shodown's Netcode Update Skips Spring, Now Set for Late Summer | Push Square

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Just in case you had forgotten (because we certainly did), Samurai Shodown was meant to be getting a significant update this spring. Said update would implement rollback netcode, supposedly fixing the game's somewhat shoddy performance when fighting online against other players.

SNK's samurai slasher is really good fun, but its lasting popularity was crippled by the aforementioned netcode, which even today, has a tendency to be incredibly spotty. However, in a surprising twist, the developer announced that it would be bringing rollback to the title four years after its release, in an attempt to revive the game.

Unfortunately, the wait continues. SNK has confirmed that the update has been delayed to «late summer» — but at least it's still happening! The company reiterates that it's «fully commited» to the long-awaited update.

Have you been waiting on Samurai Shodown's rollback patch? Would you be tempted to go back to the game when the update finally drops? Keep your sword sheathed for now in the comments section below.

Robert's been a dedicated PlayStation fan since the days of Tekken 2, and he still loves a good dust up. When he's not practising combos, he's usually getting lost in the latest 100-hour RPG, or, y'know, replaying The Witcher 3.

Not too surprising. The 1st rollback beta didn't go very well from what I've seen.

Just a friendly reminder that SNK is wholly owned by the Saudi Arabia government, who are responsible for human rights abuses, restricting the lives of women, and murdering journalists.

Do whatever you want with this information. I’m not judging anyone for buying SNK games even after considering this info. I love their fighting games myself, and it sucks that I can’t in good conscience buy the games