Street Fighter EX series developer Arika, founded by Capcom veterans Akira Nishitani and Mihara Ichiro, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, the studio announced a major discount on 2018’s Fighting EX Layer, which is available for only $0.99 on Steam and PS4 as of November 1 (originally $39.99).
Ever since the price revision, Fighting EX Layer has seen a boost in player numbers, and the rekindled interest has inevitably led to requests for additional ports and new features like cross-platform support. However, responding to such requests on X, Arika’s vice president Mihara Ichiro explained that adding crossplay requires more effort and financial risk than players may expect, despite…