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Fire Pro Wrestling World Coming to Steam and PS4 Later This Year

07:56 PM - March 7, 2017 by Steve_OS

A new iteration of the popular Fire Pro Wrestling series is set to debut later this year! Developer Spike Chunsoft released a video teaser video on Twitter, confirming the studio’s plans to release Fire Pro Wrestling World.

Although an official release date has not been set, it appears fans of the popular wrestling franchise can expect the game to drop early this summer. Fortunately for PC gamers, they will be able to play the game early through Steam Early Access. The early access will include online gameplay.

"After a 10-year hiatus, director Tomoyuki Matsumoto’s Fire Pro Wresting World brings the hit franchise to Windows PC and PlayStation 4, with Steam Early Access confirmed for this Summer. Building upon the core gameplay, the game will offer improved graphics, updated features and online matchmaking connecting players from around the world."

Customize every aspect of the match, from your wrestler to the ring itself, in your fight for the championship belt.

PLAY ONLINE
Organize exhibition matches, tournaments, leagues, championship bouts and battle royals with players from around the world.

MIX UP THE RULES
Modes include Deathmatch (steel cage, barbed wire or landmines), MMA rules and no-holds barred Gruesome Fighting.

UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION
Create your dream wrestler from over a thousand devastating moves and even more body parts to battle for custom championship belts. Personalize the ring, mat logos and even the referee!

REALISTIC SIMULATION
Give your creations personalities with a robust CPU logic system that defines their every action. Does your wrestler play to the crowd, or play dirty? You provide actors for the ringside drama.

How hyped are you for a new installment of Fire Pro Wrestling? Let us know in the comments.

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# 1 brent3419 @ 03/07/17 08:07 PM

IM HYPED!! I would love to see the graphics and customization of this game

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# 2 ubernoob @ 03/07/17 08:47 PM

The GOAT returns.

Also to the poster above me, if you go to the steam page of the game (located here) you can see screenshots and some pictures of a few customization menus.

# 3 Ronoko @ 03/07/17 08:49 PM

pretty hyped- the gameplay of the 2k series leaves a lot to be desired

# 4 DakkoN @ 03/07/17 10:45 PM

My edit pack for Returns was pretty popular among the internet.. I may have to resume where I left off for this one..

# 5 TheShizNo1 @ 03/07/17 11:02 PM

I mean, we have to use the H word? I'm mighty excited! Never the H word, though.

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# 6 The Senator @ 03/08/17 12:42 AM

This is a dream come true. I never thought I'd see another FPW game again. Hope the PC one has unlimited edit space so I can have my dream roster dating back to the 1800s all on one save. Being able to make multiple appearances per edit would be another big, easy addition.

# 7 Boltman @ 03/08/17 12:50 AM

Fire Pro was never really about graphics, it was always about deep, complex, gameplay/controls. Can't wait to see this.

# 8 jaredsmith83 @ 03/08/17 07:46 AM

I've never played any of the Fire Pro games but have heard so much good about them. Can someone give me a crash course in what to expect?

# 9 countryboy @ 03/08/17 10:05 AM

I haven't played a wrestling game in a LONG time simply because I don't care for the pro wrestling that is available today.

With that said, I am absolutely STOKED that Fire Pro Wrestling is coming to the PS4.

# 10 Turbojugend @ 03/08/17 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jaredsmith83


	I've never played any of the Fire Pro games but have heard so much good about them. Can someone give me a crash course in what to expect?

Years and years ago, the Fire Pro series was the first sports game to give players super-deep customization options. You could basically create your own promotions, titles and wrestlers and set them against one another. Other games have since adapted but Fire Pro set the bar really high.

One area where Fire Pro still hasn't been touched is CPU logic. You can program wrestlers to behave pretty much exactly how you want them to, down to which moves they can perform at certain intervals of the match. For me, a lot of the fun is programming CPU logic, simming a match, then going back and tweaking logic to improve results. It's an incredible experience once you get the hang of it.

# 11 Lexicon @ 03/08/17 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredsmith83


	I've never played any of the Fire Pro games but have heard so much good about them. Can someone give me a crash course in what to expect?

It's highly customizable. Has strategic, timing-based gameplay. Plays out wonderfully when you do CPU vs CPU. Has a robust move selection. 2D, retro-styles graphics (which allows you to make real-world wrestlers without worrying about how much you have to slope their forehead). And above all else, has a great community of fans who have had a presence on the internet since 93.

I will also be doing tutorials for those who are new to the game at my youtube channel (link in my sig) going over how to put an Edit (CAW) together, from moveset to AI.

I can't wait for this to drop. It's going to be a new day for the Fire Pro series, with lots of new fans. So great to see.

# 12 ubernoob @ 03/08/17 01:28 PM

If I were to make a wishlist the only things I would ask for out of this first FPW (because hopefully this sells enough to get another one) would be these things:

Unlimited Wrestler Spots - We aren't limited by PS2-era memory restrictions anymore, at least on PC. I'm not entirely sure what resource costs and programming needs would be needed on PS4 (in terms of menu being able to support that many wrestlers and stuff.)

Attire Editing - We already could make custom logos in FPWR, but I would like to see that same customization (pixel editor) brought to the trunks/pants/shirts. Again, I'm not sure on the costs of implementing this but it would be the absolute best (I'd say out of everything this is what we're least likely to see on my list?) Imagine seeing a fancy little sprite with a sprite version of an Elite shirt on? It's 2017, there's no reason they can't add this with a little work - or a basic version with a fuller fleshed out version for FPW2.

GM Mode - I don't mean like WWE2k17 GM Mode. This is the first release, I'd like to see even just a basic, super barebones mode just testing the waters. Even if it's just something where you can book cards over the course of an unlimited amount of years and those get basic barebone grades, with CPU promotions doing the same thing. Over the years this would grow into something where contracts and stuff are implemented (see something like the old GBA Fire Pro Games, but just unlimited time of play.)

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Originally Posted by TheShizNo1


	I mean, we have to use the H word? I'm mighty excited! Never the H word, though.

# 13 Lexicon @ 03/08/17 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ubernoob


	If I were to make a wishlist the only things I would ask for out of this first FPW (because hopefully this sells enough to get another one) would be these things: Unlimited Wrestler Spots - We aren't limited by PS2-era memory restrictions anymore, at least on PC. I'm not entirely sure what resource costs and programming needs would be needed on PS4 (in terms of menu being able to support that many wrestlers and stuff.) Attire Editing - We already could make custom logos in FPWR, but I would like to see that same customization (pixel editor) brought to the trunks/pants/shirts. Again, I'm not sure on the costs of implementing this but it would be the absolute best (I'd say out of everything this is what we're least likely to see on my list?) Imagine seeing a fancy little sprite with a sprite version of an Elite shirt on? It's 2017, there's no reason they can't add this with a little work - or a basic version with a fuller fleshed out version for FPW2. GM Mode - I don't mean like WWE2k17 GM Mode. This is the first release, I'd like to see even just a basic, super barebones mode just testing the waters. Even if it's just something where you can book cards over the course of an unlimited amount of years and those get basic barebone grades, with CPU promotions doing the same thing. Over the years this would grow into something where contracts and stuff are implemented (see something like the old GBA Fire Pro Games, but just unlimited time of play.)

It sounds like they're open to including modes in the Early Access, and a promotion manager mode has been one of the top requests I've seen from the different forums so far, so I think there's a good chance we could potentially see something like that make its way in. Would probably push the official launch back further, but it would be worth it.

# 14 jvalverde88 @ 03/08/17 11:46 PM

Notes from the Famitsu article where they had a big featured article:

- Game is 50% percent done.

- Wrestlers will inch their way towards the ropes while in submissions.

- Regular pinfalls have a dedicated button, L2.

- All the special skills from Fire Pro Returns are back.

- A sliding in to the ring animation may be added.

- Engine has been rebuilt from scratch.

- A mission mode that is sort of a mode that requires you to finish matches under certain conditions.

- There are chairs and a ringside table in the USA arena, chairs can be broken.

# 15 TheShizNo1 @ 03/08/17 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubernoob


	If I were to make a wishlist the only things I would ask for out of this first FPW (because hopefully this sells enough to get another one) would be these things: Unlimited Wrestler Spots - We aren't limited by PS2-era memory restrictions anymore, at least on PC. I'm not entirely sure what resource costs and programming needs would be needed on PS4 (in terms of menu being able to support that many wrestlers and stuff.) Attire Editing - We already could make custom logos in FPWR, but I would like to see that same customization (pixel editor) brought to the trunks/pants/shirts. Again, I'm not sure on the costs of implementing this but it would be the absolute best (I'd say out of everything this is what we're least likely to see on my list?) Imagine seeing a fancy little sprite with a sprite version of an Elite shirt on? It's 2017, there's no reason they can't add this with a little work - or a basic version with a fuller fleshed out version for FPW2. GM Mode - I don't mean like WWE2k17 GM Mode. This is the first release, I'd like to see even just a basic, super barebones mode just testing the waters. Even if it's just something where you can book cards over the course of an unlimited amount of years and those get basic barebone grades, with CPU promotions doing the same thing. Over the years this would grow into something where contracts and stuff are implemented (see something like the old GBA Fire Pro Games, but just unlimited time of play.)

Was gonna like your post until that stupid gif. Now I'm thinking of deleting it.

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# 16 Brandwin @ 03/09/17 01:15 PM

Will there be a share option for those who are masters at creating stuff?

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# 17 ubernoob @ 03/09/17 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandwin


	Will there be a share option for those who are masters at creating stuff?

On PC there is for Steam Workshop support. Not entirely sure how it will work on PS4 yet.

# 18 jpollack34 @ 03/09/17 01:53 PM

Steam Early Access is the perfect place for a title like this. Given the open nature of the pc I see this game potentially being a huge success as the community will have a hand in shaping the game. As long as the developers are open to the community and treat them with respect I don't see how this can possibly fail. It could turn into something huge with a cult following.

# 19 Lexicon @ 03/09/17 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandwin


	Will there be a share option for those who are masters at creating stuff? Sent from my Pixel XL using Operation Sports mobile app

Steam Workshop will allow folks on PC to share creations. They said they're working on the potential to share full saves so that we don't have to download one wrestler at a time.

As for PS4, the director stated in an interview that they're still working on the best way to implement sharing. He said that they've tried some stuff in development, but are looking to make things more simple than what they've come up with.

Whatever way they go, they do have to be careful of potential legal issues.

# 20 DBMcGee3 @ 03/10/17 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronoko


	pretty hyped- the gameplay of the 2k series leaves a lot to be desired

Meh, it isn't perfect but I thoroughly enjoy 2k17. Finally got my entire roster rated correctly, added about 75 CAWs, tons of arenas, etc., and I find the gameplay to be really fun. They also made several adjustments this year that I thought opened up more game modes that I had previously hated, most notably the 'roll out'.

That said, I'm pretty pumped about Fire Pro. The sharing on PS4 will be crucial for me though. Anxious to get a look at the game in motion.

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