SquadX, makers of fighting game Muay Thai Xtreme, bring live bouts to Gamescom Asia

Press Release  •  26 Oct 2026 18:27

Seven live bouts, Muay Thai legends and in-house gameplay for visitors

Live Muay Thai at Gamescom Asia: seven fights in the ring at the Rising Tide Publishing booth, stand L2 in the Entertainment Area, Bangkok, October 30 to November 1, with real Muay Thai legends appearing STRYK Creators Tournament: Creators from the Thailand, Canada, and the US will battle in Muay Thai Xtreme, streamed live to and from Gamescom (depending on competitor location), for a 5,000 USD prize pool Oct 31 Play Muay Thai Xtreme Starting November 6: press and content creators can claim one of 500 spots in the next alpha playtest of MTX on Steam

BANGKOK, October 26, 2026 | SquadX and Rising Tide Publishing, the developer and publisher of Muay Thai Xtreme (MTX), the first multiplayer fighting game built around Thailand’s national sport, will bring the real thing to Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026.

Seven live Muay Thai fights will take place in a real ring at the Rising Tide Publishing booth, stand L2 in the Entertainment Area of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, from October 30 to November 1, alongside eight MTX demo stations. Press and content creators who can’t make it to Bangkok for the live spectacle and on-site gameplay can experience MTX themselves in the upcoming alpha playtest on Steam starting November 6.

Muay Thai legends Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, a former Lumpinee Stadium lightweight champion known as the “Sky Piercing Knee,” and Pudpadnoi Worawut, a three-division Lumpinee champion known as “The Golden Leg,” are among 16 guest fighters and legends visiting the booth. They are joined by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, the former GLORY lightweight world champion, with other appearances to be announced during the show.

Visitors and media are encouraged to stop by and watch the fights, meet Muay Thai legends, and play MTX themselves. Journalists and creators who want to plan their visit around a bout or the STRYK finals can contact Justin Paulsen at justin@risingtidepublishing.com.

“SquadX built MTX around a sport that Thailand lives and breathes,” notes Justin, founder of Rising Tide Publishing. “We want Gamescom Asia visitors to see the real thing in the ring, right next to the game. Then we want them to join our playtest and help us make it even better. SQUADX is an amazing team. Small, focused, and intensely committed to perfecting their craft.”

STRYK Creators Tournament Finals

The STRYK Creators Tournament finals, an MTX tournament between content creators from Thailand, the US and Canada, wrap up on Saturday, October 31, with rounds streamed to the Rising Tide booth’s massive screens.

The tournament has a $5,000 USD prize pool. First place takes $2,500, second place takes $1,250, third place takes $750, and fourth place takes $500.

You can check out both the North America and Thai brackets below:

Alpha playtest on November 6

The next MTX alpha playtest kicks off November 6. Press and content creators are encouraged to sign up here. Seats will be limited in the first round.

Want to learn the basics of MTX? Watch the 8-minute gameplay walkthrough below:

 

Muay Thai Xtreme can be wishlisted on Steam and will make its debut in early Q2 2027.

About Muay Thai Xtreme

Muay Thai Xtreme (MTX) is the first multiplayer Muay Thai fighting game from independent Thai studio SquadX, built around the art and traditions of Thailand's national sport. It is published by Rising Tide Publishing, and scheduled for release Q2 2027. 

About Rising Tide Publishing

We champion games with sincerity, and developers with a peculiar and singular vision. Based in Thailand, bringing Southeast Asia's finest indie experiences to the world. 

About SquadX

SQUADX was born from the shared passion of gamers who turned their love for gaming and design into reality. Dreams are wings, but the business model makes us fly.

Media contact

Dustin Hucks, Rising Tide Publishing dustin@risingtidepublishing.com

Press kit: MTX Gamescom Asia 2026 Press Kit

 

SQUADX UNVEILS FIRST EVER MUAY THAI FIGHTING GAME WITH MTX

Press Release  •  18 Sep 2026 23:07

OCT. PRE-LAUNCH TOURNEY FINISHES IN $5K FINALE AT GAMESCOM IN BANGKOK

 

   ✦ Thai studio SQUADX develops MTX, the first fighting sim dedicated to the art of Muay Thai 

  ✦ Regional online qualifiers begin Oct. 17, finalists advance to Oct. 31 live finale in Bangkok 

    ✦ Travel and hotel accommodation provided for invited finalists competing at gamescom asia 

 ✦ Muay Thai Xtreme (MTX) launches for fight sim fanatics across the globe in April of 2027 

 

BANGKOK, Thailand, September 19, 2026 | Thailand-based indie developer SQUADX today unveiled MUAY THAI XTREME (MTX), the first multiplayer fighting sim built entirely around the thrilling art of Muay Thai. Published by Rising Tide Publishing and scheduled for release in early 2027, MTX is built to authentically showcase the powerful strikes, tactics and creative techniques of Thailand’s national sport.

In the vein of UFC Undisputed and the Fight Night series, MTX immerses players in the detail and depth of combat sports. While MMA offers tastes of multiple martial arts, MTX gives Muay Thai the full spotlight, with its wide range of distinctive and brutal skills to master.

“There’s a Thai phrase, ‘su su,’ that means ‘keep fighting’ or ‘don’t give up,’” explained Justin Paulsen, founder of Rising Tide. “Working with SQUADX, I’ve seen how much this small, dedicated team has put into getting MTX right. It's long hours, constant iteration and a commitment to always improve the game. Muay Thai is an art. Translating that into a game is painstaking. Somewhere along the way, ‘never surrender’ became more than a theme for MTX. It became a tangible reflection of the team that made it.”

Ahead of launch, SQUADX and Rising Tide Publishing will kick off MTX’s competitive preview with the MTX: STRYK Creator Tournament, bringing together fighting game creators and variety streamers from Asia, Europe and North America. Regional online qualifiers will take place on Oct 17 and 24, 2026, with qualifying finalists advancing to the live STRYK championship on Oct 31 at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok, where they will compete for a $5,000 USD prize pool. Travel and hotel accommodation will be provided for invited finalists traveling from outside Thailand.

The convention runs from Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026, with its public entertainment area open from Oct 30 to Nov 1. The MTX final will take place within a 100-square-meter booth centered around a real 5-by-5-meter Muay Thai ring. Visitors will also find playable stations, a main-stage display and live programming throughout the public show.

This tournament marks the start of a wider competitive program, with further tournaments planned around MTX’s global release. Creator registration closes on Oct 1, 2026. Additional tournament details and updates will be announced in the coming weeks. Content creators and influencers can sign up here.

NEW TEASER TRAILER AND PRESS KIT HERE

ABOUT SQUADX

SQUADX is an independent game studio based in Bangkok, founded by lifelong gamers who set out to build the kinds of games they wanted to play themselves. Driven by a shared passion, the studio focuses on creating distinctive, immersive experiences with its own voice and identity.

ABOUT RISING TIDE PUBLISHING

Rising Tide Publishing is a boutique publishing house focused on gaming concepts that demonstrate sincerity through a distinctive creative vision. Linktree.