In a nutshell

• KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is now available on Steam as part of SNK’s NEOGEO Premium Selection, featuring rollback netcode, 4-player online battles, and enhanced practice tools.
• The game revives its 1996 arcade roots with 10 fighters (including 2 new characters), boss unlocks, and strategic 2-on-2 tag team combat.
• A 25% launch discount is live until October 18, 2025, pricing the game at $14.99/€14.99 for a limited time.

SNK has announced that KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is now available on Steam, bringing the cult-favorite 1996 arcade fighter to modern audiences with a host of enhancements.

As the second title under the NEOGEO Premium Selection label, this release reintroduces the post-apocalyptic tag battle experience with rollback netcode, expanded multiplayer options, and new characters.

To celebrate the launch, SNK is offering a limited-time 25% discount on Steam, pricing the game at $14.99/€14.99 (regular price $19.99/€19.99) until October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT.

KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE Features

A Tag Team Classic Reborn

Originally released in arcades nearly three decades ago, KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE builds on the foundation of SAVAGE REIGN, bringing back eight returning fighters and introducing two new challengers: Rosa, a resistance leader, and Kim, a cane-wielding crusader. Players can also unlock boss characters King Leo and Jyazu for solo-member fights, adding even more variety to the roster.

The game’s signature 2-on-2 tag team format remains intact, now enhanced with seamless online play powered by rollback netcode. Players can join lobbies with up to nine participants, spectate matches, and compete in single- or double-elimination tournaments. For the first time, simultaneous 4-player battles, previously limited to select arcade cabinets, are now available online, allowing friends to tag in and compete together.

Modern Features for Competitive Play

KIZUNA ENCOUNTER introduces a revamped Practice Mode, which includes speed selectors, hitbox viewers, and customizable training settings to help players master combos and refine their technique.

Single-player content includes an integrated jukebox featuring the game’s soundtrack and a wide array of achievement challenges.

KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is now available on Steam.