With all the hubbub surrounding the release of Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Arc System Works stepping up to publish the title in Japan, we’re sure lots of folks out there forgot that the indie fighter was originally slated to appear in the country by way of a NESiCAxLive arcade release. Fortunately, M2 didn’t, and they’re set to launch the title next Thursday, October 29.

While the old plan was to drop the base game and then update with new content at regular intervals, the added time has given M2 the opportunity to put out a full 2nd Encore release in arcades, complete with newcomers Squigly, Fukua, Big Band, Eliza, Beowulf, and Robo-Fortune.

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Now, players in Japan will be able to get their hands on this upgraded release anywhere that has NESiCA cabs, so pretty much every arcade in the country. Further details regarding Arc System Works’ console release are still forthcoming.

Source: M2 via Skullgirls, tip courtesy of Erkicman