Sifu Dev Reveals Plans For Post-Launch Support, Will Remain Single-Player Only

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Developers at Sloclap revealed they have some plans for Sifu's post-launch content support, though fans shouldn't expect multiplayer options soon. If you want to test your fighting skills against other players, revisit the studio's previous game Absolver instead.

Sifu is already out across PS4, PS5, and PC, although some players might find the project not exactly what they were hoping it to be, mostly because of its unforgiving nature. As of now, the devs have announced no updates regarding the game's difficulty, but there are plans to release additional single-player content for the martial arts brawler.

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Speaking with GamingBolt, the marketing manager at Sloclap, Félix Garczynski, hinted solo players should expect more from the world of Sifu. "Sifu will remain single-player only," he said. "We are an independent studio with limited means, and we wanted the team to focus on creating an immersive and distinctive single-player experience. We do have additional content planned for post-launch though!"

Sadly, that doesn't reveal much about what's coming next to Sifu. Presumably, players should expect additional levels or bosses, posing new challenges for experienced kung fu masters. It's also possible the title will get some extra game modes based on the existing content. Considering Garczynski emphasized the studio's limited resources, we probably shouldn't expect more content to arrive very soon.

The lack of the multiplayer component in Sifu shouldn't strike you as a surprise, as almost a year ago the devs confirmed the game will be an entirely single-player adventure meant to tell a complete story — and the opposite of Absolver with its online