Sony officially names new fight stick FlexStrike

In June 2025, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a brand-new fight stick that was known as ‘Project Defiant‘. Today, the company announced the official name for its first fight stick is FlexStrike.

FlexStrike is compatible with PS5 or PC via a wired connection or wirelessly with PlayStation Link, their new ultra-low latency wireless technology. FlexStrike wireless fight stick features mechanical switch buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These include square, circle, and octagon restrictor gates that fit into the fight stick’s built-in storage compartments alongside the included PS Link USB adapter.

Sony will be at EVO 2025 in Las Vegas from August 1 to 3, and players will get to see it on display only for the first time. It’ll be at the Arc System Works for attendees to check out. 

Here are the Key Features of FlexStrike:

• Simultaneous PlayStation Link audio: On PS5, FlexStrike wireless fight stick offers a seamless fighting game experience. Players can use a single PS Link USB adapter to connect the FlexStrike wireless fight stick and a Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds simultaneously on PS5, for an ultra-low latency audio and voice chat experience in the heat of battle.
  • FlexStrike wireless fight stick will feature an updated PlayStation Link USB adapter that is compatible with USB-C ports. 

• Dual FlexStrike wireless fight stick connections: On PS5, connect two FlexStrike wireless fight sticks via a single PS Link USB adapter for couch competition or co-op. 

• Durable and ergonomic design: The FlexStrike wireless fight stick features a unique, ergonomic design with comfortably angled surfaces and a non-slip base for a firm foundation. It also has a high-quality custom-designed digital stick. 

• DualSense controller connectivity: You cankeep your DualSense wireless controller on PS5 connected at the same time as the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, if you’d like to use it as an additional controller for navigating menus between fights.

• Adjustable controls and DualSense inputs: The FlexStrike wireless fight stick features the same game control inputs found on the DualSense controller**, plus a touchpad. There’s also additional customization options – you can switch directional inputs with a built-in lever mode switch, or lock in the layout and prevent accidental inputs during a match with a dedicated lock button.
  • For players who choose to connect just the FlexStrike wireless fight stick to their PS5, a quick press of the PS button can also wake the connected PS5 console once synced.

When does FlexStrike release?

Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed again that the FlexStrike wireless fight stick will release in 2026. A price has not been announced yet for the fight stick.