Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Released Aug 2013
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
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Released, content planned but development status unclear
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Content Planned
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Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
Skullgirls 2nd Encore launched in 2013 and has had a long post-launch life. The Season 1 Pass brought four new characters: Annie (July 2021), Umbrella (April 2022), Black Dahlia (March 2023), and Marie (March 26, 2024), completing the pass's playable character roster.
However, the March 26, 2024 post announcing Marie's full release explicitly committed to delivering additional content that had not yet shipped: an Annie alternate English voice pack, full English story mode voice acting for all four Season 1 Pass characters, and Japanese combat voice acting for Season 1 Pass characters. The developer stated these were originally planned for 2024 but would now release in 2025 due to logistical complexity. The developer also promised future Skullgirls Mobile palettes would be provided free to 2nd Encore players. These are clear, named commitments to future content.
Following Marie's release, the developer shipped a major balance update on May 29, 2024, and two follow-up patches in June 2024. The last developer communication of any kind was a bug fix update on June 12, 2024.
As of today (June 27, 2026), the developer has been silent for over two years — since June 12, 2024. The outstanding voice acting content that was promised for 2025 has not been confirmed as delivered or cancelled. This extended silence after an explicit content commitment creates genuine uncertainty about whether the promised content is still coming.
Evidence
Marie, the final Season 1 Pass character, released simultaneously on all platforms on March 26, 2024, completing the playable character roster for the pass.
Marie's full release post explicitly commits to delivering Annie's alternate English voice pack, Season 1 Pass story mode VO for all characters, and Season 1 Pass Japanese combat VO — all deferred to 2025. Also promises future Skullgirls Mobile palettes will come to 2nd Encore for free. States intent to support the game 'for years to come.'
Content
7 of 7 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Autumn Games
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautiful, fast-paced, and critically acclaimed 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Each of the 14 wildly original characters features unique gameplay mechanics and plenty of personality.
Skullgirls is the perfect fighting game for casual and competitive fighting game fans alike. Includes fully voiced story mode, gorgeous animation, and a soundtrack by Michiru Yamane.
Skullgirls is the perfect fighting game for casual and competitive fighting game fans alike. Includes fully voiced story mode, gorgeous animation, and a soundtrack by Michiru Yamane.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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