Thrill of the Fight 2 punches into full release

If you like boxing, Thrill of the Fight 2 is a good fit for you. Especially if you're active. The Meta Quest VR game has been in early access for a while, and now has fully released into the world. Check out the details below as you ready your stance!

Halfbrick Studios today announced that The Thrill of the Fight 2 has left Early Access and reached its full release on Meta Quest. Today’s version 1.0 update marks a major milestone for the most authentic boxing experience in virtual reality, introducing a full-featured single-player career mode andoverhauled multiplayer systems.

Halfbrick Studios CEO Shainiel Deo has personally led development, guiding the team to deliver the most responsive and realistic boxing experience yet from the studio. The full release represents a quantum leap in immersion and depth for VR boxing fans and sets the foundation for continued growth after launch.

Players can now step into the ring with a complete, true-to-life boxing experience in The Thrill of the Fight 2. Version 1.0 delivers major new systems, game modes, and competitive features that expand on everything fans loved about the original.

Endlessly replayable career mode - Start as a rookie and fight your way through the amateur ranks to qualify for the world tournament and compete for gold. Each bout offers a new challenge as adaptable AI opponents learn from your fighting style and adjust their tactics. Coach Berg, the fan-favorite trainer from the original Thrill of the Fight, returns fully voiced with over 2,000 lines of dialogue to guide players through training, corner advice, and post-fight analysis in a career that never plays the same way twice. Your progress carries beyond the ring, with a global leaderboard that tracks the most medals earned by players around the world.
Community-refined multiplayer experience - From the beginning, The Thrill of the Fight 2 was built in Early Access to perfect the feel of online boxing. After millions of matches and months of player feedback, the multiplayer combat system has been completely overhauled. Fighters from across the globe can now meet in the ring with refined physics, balanced power, and the unmistakable realism of a true bout.
A new generation of AI opponents - The full release introduces the most advanced single-player AI fighters ever seen in The Thrill of the Fight series. Each opponent is designed to feel unique, with smart and adaptive behavior that reacts to how you move and strike. Every match delivers a fresh challenge, combining authentic boxing strategy with the intensity of real competition. Backed by extensive voice work, immersive crowds and jaw-dropping venues, every fight feels like a main event.
Built with and for the community - This launch is the culmination of years of fan feedback that began with The Thrill of the Fight 1, whose close-knit community helped shape its evolution. Halfbrick Studios has carried that legacy forward, working directly with players throughout Early Access to refine every detail of The Thrill of the Fight 2 and continuing that commitment well beyond the full release.

“We have always built The Thrill of the Fight around authenticity,” said Shainiel Deo, CEO of Halfbrick Studios. “I play this game regularly with our community, and that hands-on experience shapes every decision we make. When you are standing in the ring, throwing real punches, you can feel when something is right or off, and that level of care is what drives the team. Version 1.0 represents everything we believe in. Responsive gameplay, honest feedback, and building the best boxing experience possible in VR.”

Earlier this year, The Thrill of the Fight 2 appeared at Box Fan Expo in Las Vegas, a major annual event that brings together professional fighters, trainers, and boxing fans from around the world. It was the first time many real boxers had stepped into the game’s virtual ring, and their reactions were immediate. The realism, responsiveness, and physicality of the experience made it feel like being back in the gym without the impact. For the team at Halfbrick, that moment confirmed what this project has always been about: creating a virtual boxing experience that feels authentic to the sport itself.

Halfbrick Studios will continue supporting and expanding The Thrill of the Fight 2 well beyond its full release. From a more expansive single-player career and new training content to the introduction of the first ever official tournament league in Thrill of the Fight history (details coming soon),, the team remains dedicated to delivering the best and most authentic VR boxing experience the world has ever seen.

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