Haymaker Ruffs Up The Ruff Talk Showcase With Its First Update
The first major update is available now!
Kansas City, US, 13th December 2025 - Haymaker has been kicking up a storm since its arrival for Meta Quest in November. Today, Console Studios is proud to announce on the Ruff Talk Showcase, the first major update for Haymaker.
The update will feature three major additions to Haymaker's gameplay, new dodge mechanics, more kick abilities and tougher enemies thanks to an expanded moveset.
As any fighter knows, being able to dodge and counter is an important tool to have in your arsenal. Rather than simply blocking, dodging an incoming attack can give you a window to go on the offensive, and that's now possible in Haymaker. The new dodge-to-counter mechanic makes for an even more fluid and intuitive fight system, enhancing Haymaker's physics-driven combat.
This is further complemented by the addition of roundhouse and crescent kicks. Kicks have always been essential to victory in Haymaker, increasing a fighter's range and power. Now, two of the most well-known kicks can be let loose on unsuspecting opponents.
However, these virtual brawlers aren't going down without a fight. Console Studios has upgraded the enemy moveset, giving them a wider variety of punches and kicks for players to dodge and counter.
KEY UPDATE FEATURES
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Dodge-to-Counter - Fight like a pro with this new mechanic
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Roundhouse and Crescent Kicks - Unleash kicks like Van Damme!
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Expanded Enemy Moveset - These thugs have been training
Haymaker is available now in Early Access for Meta Quest headsets, priced at $14.99 USD, €13.99 EUR, £11.99 GBP. The new update can be downloaded from the Horizon Store today!
HaymakerVR - Horizon Store Link | Discord | Ruff Talk Showcase Trailer
About Haymaker:
Haymaker is a no-holds-barred fighting simulation where you let your fists do the talking. Learn how to break arms, perform judo throws, drop kicks, and even throat strikes in this physical brawler. Train at the gym to learn your craft and then step into the Sandbox mode to make fights as easy or as hard as you like. Then, try to survive the Roguelike mode, picking specialist classes built for taking damage and dealing it out. One thing's for sure, Haymaker doesn't pull its punches.
About Console Studios:
Console Studios is an independent studio based in Kansas City, founded in 2025 after 5 years of development on its debut title Haymaker. Console Studios' mission is to push the boundaries of player interactivity in virtual reality through physics-driven gameplay and unorthodox game design.
