Press release

Smack Studio Enters 1.0 in July 2024

The beloved creation-focused fighting game launches with new content, including an all-new stage editor, next month.

Los Angeles, CA, June 6th, 2024: ThirdPixel Interactive has revealed that its PC sandbox fighting game, Smack Studio, is exiting Early Access in July 2024. 
 
This announcement came as part of the OTK Games Expo. During the showcase, the OTK team got the chance to play the game as themselves – a feature available to anyone who plays Smack Studio and utilizes its proprietary character creator.
 
You can watch the new trailer here: Smack Studio 1.0 Release Trailer
You can watch the segment from the OTK Games Expo here: 2024 OTK Games Expo
 
“We're incredibly excited to announce the 1.0 release of Smack Studio,” said Alec Dutch, creator and lead developer on the project. “Our Early Access started in September 2021, and we've seen both the game and the community grow immensely during the past few years. We've been especially proud to see the large number of characters (currently around 1,500) released on Steam Workshop during this time, and soon players will have new ways to create with the release of the stage editor. The 1.0 launch will also include new characters, stages, and polish to make it stand out against previous versions. We hope that both new and returning players get a chance to try it!”

For more information on the new characters, stages, or features, please check out the studio’s latest blog post: Smack Studio’s 1.0 Launch Month Revealed

Smack Studio is currently available to purchase in early access on Steam.

Please visit our website to download the press kit: https://smackstudio.com/press/

About Smack Studio:
Smack Studio is a sandbox fighting game with powerful built-in creation tools. Custom 2D sprites can be transformed with bespoke 3D animations using the powerful automation tools inside the character creator. Players can then take their custom creations and battle online, share to Steam Workshop, or even export their characters to use in projects outside of the game.

For more information on Smack Studio, please visit www.smackstudio.com or follow on Discord | X | YouTube | TikTok

About ThirdPixel Interactive:
Founded in 2021 by Alec Dutch, ThirdPixel Interactive is on a mission to make pixel art animation as accessible as possible. Whether you are a fighting game fan or a professional artist, ThirdPixel hopes its proprietary tools will help everyone create stunning animated sprites to use however they see fit. The only limit will be your imagination.

If you would like to receive an early code to cover Smack Studio’s 1.0 release next month, please reach out to us at the below email address.

Press Inquiries:
smackstudio@outlook.com