Arcade and Survival Modes
Arcade Mode
Arcade path fights against AI with dialogue interludes — good for casual character trials and difficulty-adjusted CPU practice. Lower difficulty for learning; raise for execution testing without ranked stress.
Survival Mode
Survival challenges endurance against consecutive opponents with limited or regenerating health — tests consistency and meter management across multiple fights.
Local Versus
Offline 2-player versus supports couch play and local tournaments. Use for friendly matches without network delay — ideal for testing mirror matchups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arcade rewards?
Gallery unlocks and achievements — check Collection progress.
CPU difficulty levels?
Adjustable — start low when learning new characters.
Survival unlockables?
Varies by platform achievements — not required for ranked.
Practice before ranked?
Yes — arcade helps warm up execution.
Story overlap?
Separate — arcade is lighter narrative than Story Mode.