At launch, the roster was modest. But over time, updates introduced a diverse cast of "Heroes." Each update typically brought a new character with a unique fighting style, often inspired by wuxia novels or classic beat-em-up archetypes.
Destructible objects (barrels, pillars, ice blocks) now deal damage to both players if they explode. However, the player who initiates the destruction gains a temporary 10% speed boost. This small tweak makes stage control much more vital in the . hero fighter x update