The game was revealed at EVO in July 2016,[1] and went into closed beta in December 2016.

[2] The game was initially released as early access for Microsoft Windows on April 20, 2017.

The game features 25 playable characters, including four guest fighters.

Fighting builds up the player's Rage Meter, which fuels powerful special attacks, and adds an extra layer of strategy, by triggering the Combo Breaker or Rage Mode.

[8] ^g Guest character Brawlout was designed for both couch and online play, with 2-4 player quick matches, ranked ladders, private lobbies, and Brawlout TV for watching live matches and featured replays and for making live tournaments easier to stream.