SNK Corporation has announced the establishment of a new fighting game studio, KOF Studio. The studio will “proudly carry on the storied legacy of our iconic fighting game IPs while driving their evolution well into the future.” The studio previously worked on The King of Fighters XV, Samurai Shodown (2019), SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, and The King of Fighters XIV, and is working on the upcoming Samurai Shodown action RPG and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will launch in early 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
🎊 KOF 30th Anniversary Project Part 30 🎊
To coincide with the 30th anniversary of THE KING OF FIGHTERS, we are happy to announce the establishment of KOF Studio!
KOF Studio will proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new… pic.twitter.com/VgSsWnn0bK— KOF STUDIO (@KOFstudio_en) December 29, 2024
The full details:
Revolutionize the legacy.
Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, The King of Fighters, and more… SNK fighting games have thrilled and delighted fans worldwide ever since their landmark debut in the 1990s.
The 30th anniversary of The King of Fighters brings with it another milestone: the launch of the all-new KOF Studio.
KOF Studio will proudly carry on the storied legacy of our iconic fighting game IPs while driving their evolution well into the future.
Get ready for the new battles ahead as SNK gears up for the revolution at hand, and remember:
The dream match never ends!
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves details:
The Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. Garou: Mark of the Wolves (released in 1999) has, for some time, served as the franchise’s most recent installment.
All-new REV System Shifts the Fight into Top Gear
The REV System, a toolset making its Fatal Fury debut, offers unique offensive options from when the battle begins. Players can use REV Arts, REV Accel, REV Blows (while S.P.G. is active), and more until you hit your limit and the REV Meter overheats. Balance your heat level and keep the pressure on your opponent to fight at full throttle!
Classic Battle Systems Evolved
Many classic Fatal Fury battle systems are back in full force, including Combination Attacks, Just Defense, Braking, Dodge Attacks, and Feints. These systems return to the fold after more than 25 years and have evolved for the modern day. Buckle up for red-hot action and competitive fights to the finish!
Experience-Tailored Control Schemes
Players can choose from two control schemes: Arcade Style is based on precise, technical inputs, while Smart Style lets you perform flashy special moves and combos using directional inputs and single button presses. From fighting game newcomers to seasoned veterans, everyone will be tricked out with the right controls—tailored specifically to your level.
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