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{{stub}}
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{{Infobox game
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{{Infobox
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|cover        = Skullgirls Coverart.jpg
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|cover          = skullgirls.jpg <!-- to be replaced by steam banner once it is available -->
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|developers  =
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|developer     = [http://www.labzerogames.com/ Lab Zero Games]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lab Zero Games|2013-2020}}
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Marvelous AQL|Marvelous AQL]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Hidden Variable Studios|2020-}}
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|engine        = Z-Engine
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Softflight|OS X}}
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|release dates  = August 22nd, 2013
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Softflight|Linux}}
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Autumn Games}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Z-Engine}}
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|release dates=
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 22, 2013}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 29, 2015}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 29, 2015}}
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|reception    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|skullgirls-2nd-encore|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1443/skullgirls-2nd-encore|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|skullgirls-2nd-encore|86}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives     | Side view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Fighting }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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|steam appid  = 245170
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|steam appid side = 208610,447510
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|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id side =
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|official site= https://skullgirls.com/
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|hltb        = 39099
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|igdb        =
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|mobygames    = skullgirls
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|strategywiki = Skullgirls
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|wikipedia    = Skullgirls
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|winehq      = 15443
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://skullgirls.com/forums/forums/index.php?forums/pc-beta.77/ Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://skullheart.com/ SkullHeart], official forums
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/208610/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/245170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/Skullgirls/ /r/Skullgirls]
 
  
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{{ii}} Lab Zero Games [[Crowdfunding|crowdfunded]] DLCs via their Indiegogo campaign [http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keep-skullgirls-growing "Keep Skullgirls Growing!"]. These will be available for free upon their release for a limited time.
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==Availability==
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{{ii}} The game is in beta right now, meaning it's uncomplete and things may change until the official release.
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{{Availability|
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{{ii}} Report bugs to bugreport@labzerogames.com
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | skullgirls | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 245170 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} Some art, assets, and story elements in the base game have been modified, removed, or replaced in updates during the Season 1 Pass of 2nd Encore.
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{{--}} DRM-free release has only been available from the ''Humble Indie Bundle 15'' (with all DLC) and ''Humble Brawler Bundle'' (base game only) so far. It is not openly sold otherwise.
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 +
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Squigly | Adds Squigly as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Color Palette Bundle | Adds a number of alternate color palette each character. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Big Band | Adds Big Band as a playable character with his own Story Mode. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Eliza | Adds Eliza as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Beowulf | Adds Beowulf as a playable character with his own Story Mode. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Robo-Fortune | Adds Robo-Fortune as a playable character with her own Story Mode. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| 2nd Encore Upgrade | Includes all of the above downloadable contents plus a fully-voiced Story Mode, while adding new trials and challenges. Has became integrated with the base game and free to all previous owners of Skullgirls as of February 25, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/245170/announcements/detail/3017946057970587196|title=The "Free 2nd Encore Upgrade" Update - Steam Community Announcements|date=2021-02-26}}</ref> Does not include any future content produced by Hidden Variable Studios. | Windows }}
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Enable Replay Viewer===
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{{Fixbox|description=For the competitive player, the replay viewer allows you to examine your previous matches.|fix=
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# With the game closed, right click on the game in your Steam library and select Properties.
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# On the General tab, there will be a box for launch options.  Enter <code>-enablereplays</code>, and close the box.
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# When you launch the game again, there will be a new option in your Extras menu to view replays.
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{{ii}} The replay viewer now supports replay takeover, where you can use the Select/Back button to take control of the pre-recorded match and see what you could have done differently in that situation.
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}}
  
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==Availability==
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===Add Extra Frame Delay===
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Fixbox|description=Fighting games typically have very low input delay, but consoles will typically have an extra 1-3 frames of delay.  This setting allows you to practice offline with extra input delay on PC before competing on the console version, like at a local tournament.|fix=
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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# With the game closed, right click on the game in your Steam library and select Properties.
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# On the General tab, there will be a box for launch options.  Enter <code>-ascendhigher</code>, and close the box.
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# When you launch the game again, there will be a new option in your Settings menu called "EXTRA Frame Delay" that will take effect online and offline.
 
}}
 
}}
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game location===
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{{Image|Skullgirls General.png|In-game general settings.}}
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Skullgirls\Save Data}}  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game Location Table/row|Linux| }}  
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Skullgirls\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Skullgirls}}
 +
}}
 +
{{XDG|unknown}}
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 +
===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Skullgirls\Save Data}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Skullgirls/SaveData}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|steam_cloud            =unknown
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|discord                  =  
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|discord notes            =  
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|origin                =
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|epic games launcher      =  
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|origin_notes          =
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|uplay                  =
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|gog galaxy                =  
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gog galaxy notes          =  
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|origin                    =  
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|origin notes              =  
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|gamestow               =unknown
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|steam cloud               = true
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|gamestow_notes         =
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|synctocloud            =unknown
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|square_enix            =
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|xbox cloud                =  
−
|square_enix_notes      =
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|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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<!-- [[File:game_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] -->
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{{Image|Skullgirls Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/skullgirls/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/skullgirls/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = {{cn|The WSGF report shows pillarboxing}}
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            = See [[#(Borderless)_Windowed|(Borderless) Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#(Borderless)_Windowed|(Borderless) Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Default off; set with <code> -forcevsync</code> parameter; forced off for online play.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/208610/announcements/detail/1984117631144177750|title=7-20 Beta Patch Notes|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Borderless fullscreen windowed|(Borderless) Windowed]]===
 
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(Borderless) Windowed mode currently introduces lag in online play due to broken framelimiting code, use Full Screen for online play.<ref name="windowed">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/208610/discussions/0/864973032826760370/ IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MIKE Z. Don't play in windowed mode online. :: Skullgirls Beta General Discussions]</ref>
 
  
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===[[Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
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==Input==
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Vsync is deactivated by default, but can be activated with the command line option <code>-forcevsync</code>! Vsync is always off while playing online!<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/208610/announcements/detail/1984117631144177750 7-20 Beta Patch Notes]</ref>
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{{Image|Skullgirls Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option       = n/a
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse not used in game.
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = false
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = false
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = XInput and DirectInput.
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|full controller          = true
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = false
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = true
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = false
 +
|xbox prompts notes        = Uses icons indicating what move to make (Low, Medium or High + Punch or Kick) instead of what button to press. Not used outside menus and tutorial.
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = true
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|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = false
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = false
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|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Input Settings
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{{Audio
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|key_remap                  =True
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|separate volume          = true
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|separate volume notes    = Music volume, voice volume, and effects volume.
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|acceleration_option        =
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|surround sound          = false
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|surround sound notes    =
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|controller_support         =true
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|subtitles                = false
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|controller_support_notes  =
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes         =  
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==System requirements==
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{{L10n|content=
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{{System Requirements
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{{L10n/switch
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/skullgirls/files/5756.html Fan translation by «The Miracle»]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = true
 +
|local play players  = 2
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 2
 +
|online play modes    =  
 +
|online play notes    = Not available in the DRM-free Humble versions.
 +
|asynchronous        =  
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          = Uses GGPO Rollback Netcode
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
  
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|minOS  = Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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==Other information==
−
|minproc = Dual-core CPU
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===Screen reader accessibility===
−
|minmem  = 2 GB RAM
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{{++}} Skullgirls outputs menu text to the clipboard so that it can be read back using a [[Wikipedia:screen reader|screen reader]].<ref>[http://gameaccessibilityguidelines.com/ensure-screenreader-support-including-menus-installers Game accessibility guidelines | Ensure screenreader support, including menus & installers]</ref>
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|minHD  = 2 GB
 
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|minGPU  = Intel HD3000
 
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|minDX  = 9.0c
 
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|minother= Broadband Internet connection
 
  
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|recOS   =  
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===API===
−
|recproc =  
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{{API
−
|recmem =  
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|direct3d versions      =
−
|recHD   =  
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|direct3d notes        =
−
|recGPU  =  
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|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes   =  
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =  
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions =  
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
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Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Skullgirls 2nd Encore cover
Developers
2013-2020 Lab Zero Games
2020- Hidden Variable Studios
macOS (OS X) Softflight
Linux Softflight
Publishers
Autumn Games
Engines
Z-Engine
Release dates
Windows August 22, 2013
macOS (OS X) September 29, 2015
Linux September 29, 2015
Reception
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 86
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Fighting
Art styles Cartoon
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Skullgirls 2nd Encore on HowLongToBeat
Skullgirls 2nd Encore on IGDB
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Skullgirls 2nd Encore guide on StrategyWiki
Skullgirls 2nd Encore on MobyGames
Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Wikipedia
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General information

SkullHeart, official forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM.
Some art, assets, and story elements in the base game have been modified, removed, or replaced in updates during the Season 1 Pass of 2nd Encore.
DRM-free release has only been available from the Humble Indie Bundle 15 (with all DLC) and Humble Brawler Bundle (base game only) so far. It is not openly sold otherwise.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Squigly Adds Squigly as a playable character with her own Story Mode.
Windows
Color Palette Bundle Adds a number of alternate color palette each character.
Windows
Big Band Adds Big Band as a playable character with his own Story Mode.
Windows
Eliza Adds Eliza as a playable character with her own Story Mode.
Windows
Beowulf Adds Beowulf as a playable character with his own Story Mode.
Windows
Robo-Fortune Adds Robo-Fortune as a playable character with her own Story Mode.
Windows
2nd Encore Upgrade Includes all of the above downloadable contents plus a fully-voiced Story Mode, while adding new trials and challenges. Has became integrated with the base game and free to all previous owners of Skullgirls as of February 25, 2021.[1] Does not include any future content produced by Hidden Variable Studios.
Windows

Essential improvements

Enable Replay Viewer

For the competitive player, the replay viewer allows you to examine your previous matches.
  1. With the game closed, right click on the game in your Steam library and select Properties.
  2. On the General tab, there will be a box for launch options. Enter -enablereplays, and close the box.
  3. When you launch the game again, there will be a new option in your Extras menu to view replays.
The replay viewer now supports replay takeover, where you can use the Select/Back button to take control of the pre-recorded match and see what you could have done differently in that situation.

Add Extra Frame Delay

Fighting games typically have very low input delay, but consoles will typically have an extra 1-3 frames of delay. This setting allows you to practice offline with extra input delay on PC before competing on the console version, like at a local tournament.
  1. With the game closed, right click on the game in your Steam library and select Properties.
  2. On the General tab, there will be a box for launch options. Enter -ascendhigher, and close the box.
  3. When you launch the game again, there will be a new option in your Settings menu called "EXTRA Frame Delay" that will take effect online and offline.


Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Skullgirls\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Skullgirls
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Skullgirls\Save Data
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Skullgirls/SaveData

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 [citation needed]
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Default off; set with -forcevsync parameter; forced off for online play.[2]
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse not used in game.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput and DirectInput.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Uses icons indicating what move to make (Low, Medium or High + Punch or Kick) instead of what button to press. Not used outside menus and tutorial.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music volume, voice volume, and effects volume.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan translation by «The Miracle»
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2
LAN play
Online play
2 Not available in the DRM-free Humble versions.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Uses GGPO Rollback Netcode

Other information

Screen reader accessibility

Skullgirls outputs menu text to the clipboard so that it can be read back using a screen reader.[3]

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
[4]
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input SDL2

Modifications

Revert Post-2nd-Encore Updates

The latest official updates brought some changes to the game that partially affect narrative elements. This guide teaches how to revert to a previous version the game.
As your game version will not match the latest, online multiplayer will not work.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Dual-core CPU
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD 3000
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other Broadband Internet connection


References