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  • Fist of the North Star and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Cross Over as Kenshiro Explodes into Season 2

    Fist of the North Star and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Cross Over as Kenshiro Explodes into Season 2

    The famed protagonist from Buronson and Tetsuo Hara’s legendary manga series joins FATAL FURY’s roster in June

    Osaka, Japan — March 28, 2026 — SNK CORPORATION today announced that Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro will be the sixth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2. Kenshiro will join the roster this June, following Krauser’s arrival in April and a mystery character’s arrival in May. 

    The legendary fighter who survived the end of the century descends on South Town in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. How will Kenshiro, with his commanding presence, blend in with the game’s mechanics and mayhem? Time will tell… 

    Check out Kenshiro’s teaser trailer here.

    Kenshiro’s exciting reveal was made at AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events. Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) is a Japanese manga franchise created by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It centers on Kenshiro, sole successor to the ancient Hokuto Shinken martial art, and his fight against evil in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear war. 

    Players who wish to play as Kenshiro when he arrives in June can either pick up Season Pass 2 for $19.99 / €19.99 if they already own the base game, or purchase FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2) for $49.99 / €49.99.

    Assets for the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves are available here.

    For all the latest on FATAL FURY, follow SNK’s KOF Studio on X and Instagram, or join the official Discord.

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    ABOUT FATAL FURY
    The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, helping ignite the fighting game boom of the 1990s. Its most recent entry, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (1999), earned a lasting legacy among genre fans. Now, FATAL FURY has returned. City of the Wolves launched on April 24, 2025, marking the franchise’s first new installment in 26 years. The game received critical acclaim for its dynamic art style, a mix of new and returning fighters, and modernized battle systems built for today’s players, and it continues to grow with regularly released DLC fighters and extra features.

    ABOUT SNK
    Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.

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  • Blue Mary Zeroes in on Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

    Blue Mary Zeroes in on Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

    The special agent arrives for her new mission on March 26

    Osaka, Japan — March 19, 2026 — SNK CORPORATION today announced that Blue Mary, the third DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, will join the roster on March 26, 2026.

    The ever-memorable Blue Mary debuted in 1995’s FATAL FURY 3: Road to the Final Victory, boasting an intense combination of physical strength and Commando Sambo mastery. Apply pressure with a variety of grappling techniques, from dexterous throws to crushing submissions, in adrenaline-charged contests that only City of the Wolves can deliver.

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  • Nightmare Geese Descends Upon South Town in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season 2

    Nightmare Geese Descends Upon South Town in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season 2

    Round 3 of the Fatal Fury x Street Fighter Crossover Announced

    Osaka, Japan — February 19, 2026 — SNK CORPORATION today announced that Nightmare Geese, the second DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, will join the roster on February 26, 2026. Additionally, round 3 of the Fatal Fury x Street Fighter crossover will go live at the same time as Nightmare Geese. 

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  • Kim Jae Hoon Kicks off FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’ Season Pass 2

    Kim Jae Hoon Kicks off FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’ Season Pass 2

    New ‘Legend Edition’ of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves includes both DLC Seasons

    Osaka, Japan — January 22, 2026 — SNK CORPORATION today released Kim Jae Hoon as the first DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’ Season Pass 2, alongside a new ‘Legend Edition’ of the game that includes both seasons of DLC. Returning from 1999’s Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Jae Hoon sports next-level taekwondo skills, honed since his last time on the battlefield. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2) is now available for $49.99 / €49.99 on digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store. Players who already own the Special Edition (base game + Season Pass 1) can purchase Season Pass 2 separately for $19.99 / €19.99.

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  • Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves begins January 22

    Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves begins January 22

    Iconic Characters to be Released Monthly for Six Months

    Osaka, Japan — January 15, 2026 — SNK CORPORATION today announced that Season 2 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will begin on January 22, 2026. Season 2 will add six additional characters to the roster, with a new character joining each month for six months, starting with Kim Jae Hoon.  

    Season 2 introduces legendary fighters who epitomize the franchise and its history, including Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, and two mystery characters that will be announced at a later date.  

    Additionally, Season 2 kicks off with Patch Ver 1.7.2, bringing rosterwide balance changes and battle system adjustments based on player feedback. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2 will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

    Assets for the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves are available here.

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    ABOUT FATAL FURY
    The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, helping ignite the fighting game boom of the 1990s. Its most recent entry, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (1999), earned a lasting legacy among genre fans. Now, FATAL FURY has returned. City of the Wolves launched on April 24, 2025, marking the franchise’s first new installment in 26 years. The game received critical acclaim for its dynamic art style, a mix of new and returning fighters, and modernized battle systems built for today’s players, and it continues to grow with regularly released DLC fighters and extra features.

    ABOUT SNK
    Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.

    MEDIA CONTACTS
    SNK CORPORATION
    info-usa@snk-corp.co.jp

    TriplePoint on behalf of SNK CORPORATION
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  • Street Fighter’s Chun-Li Stakes out FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves this Winter

    Street Fighter’s Chun-Li Stakes out FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves this Winter

    Chun-Li’s character trailer out now as she makes her playable debut at the SNK World Championship 2025

    Osaka, Japan — October 31, 2025 — SNK CORPORATION today unveiled its character showcase trailer for Chun-Li, who charges the opposition in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. As part of its collaboration with the Street Fighter series, Chun-Li joins fellow Metro City mainstay Ken in City of the Wolves. Their inclusion amounts to a crossover like no other, with Fatal Fury’s own Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui already standing among the Street Fighter 6 roster. Chun-Li joins City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 1, set to arrive in Winter 2025.

    Check out Chun-Li’s English VA trailer here and Japanese VA trailer here.

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  • SNK’s KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE Out Now on Steam

    SNK’s KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE Out Now on Steam

    The 1996 Classic Tag Fighter gets a modern refresh, featuring rollback netcode, expanded multiplayer features, and a robust Practice Mode

    OSAKA, Japan — October 11, 2025 – SNK CORPORATION today announced that the classic tag fighting game KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is available now on Steam for 25% off at $14.99 / €14.99 through October 18. The game will normally be $19.99 / €19.99. This release is the second in SNK’s NEOGEO Premium Selection label, a collection of NEOGEO arcade classics upgraded with new features for the modern day.

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  • South Town Shinobi Andy Bogard Joins FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves on June 24

    South Town Shinobi Andy Bogard Joins FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves on June 24

    Andy Bogard to appear as the first playable DLC character in FATAL FURY

    OSAKA, Japan — June 15, 2025 – SNK CORPORATION announced today that the Shiranui-style master, Andy Bogard, will launch as a DLC character in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves on June 24. Andy arrives as the first character in Season Pass 1  and will be free for all players who purchased the game. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

    Check out Andy’s English VA trailer here and Japanese VA trailer here.

    Practice the Shiranui Style with Andy Bogard!

    • Voice Actors: Kieran Regan (EN), Hiroshi Okamoto (JA)
    • Bio: Human weapon and master of Shiranui-style melee combat (taijutsu). This legendary South Town shinobi currently works with Mai in her clan’s village, where he helps train its youth. Now that his pupil Hokutomaru has come into his own, Andy longs for the day when the two can square up in a real bout—not only as master and apprentice, but also man-to-man. At the same time, he knows that a separate battle yet remains: A contest he has always yearned for. A man he was born to fight. 

    The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, igniting the fighting game boom of the 1990s that took the industry by storm. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, remained the most recent installment in the franchise until now. In 2025, FATAL FURY returned with City of the Wolves, featuring a mix of fan favorites and new characters. The game brings a classic battle system evolved for a new generation, a striking comic-inspired art style, and the cutting-edge REV System that powers fast, dynamic matches.

    Assets for the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves are available here.

    For all the latest on FATAL FURY, follow SNK’s KOF Studio on X and Instagram, or join the official Discord.

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    ABOUT FATAL FURY
    The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, helping ignite the fighting game boom of the 1990s. Its most recent entry, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (1999), earned a lasting legacy among genre fans. Now, FATAL FURY has returned. City of the Wolves launched on April 24, 2025, marking the franchise’s first new installment in 26 years. The game has already received critical acclaim for its dynamic art style, a mix of new and returning fighters, and modernized battle systems built for today’s players.

    ABOUT SNK
    Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.

    MEDIA CONTACTS
    SNK CORPORATION
    info-usa@snk-corp.co.jp

    TriplePoint on behalf of SNK CORPORATION
    snk@triplepointpr.com
    +1-415-955-8500

  • World-famous DJ, Salvatore Ganacci, spins into FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!

    World-famous DJ, Salvatore Ganacci, spins into FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!

    Ganacci to appear as a character in FATAL FURY, launching April 24, 2025

    OSAKA, Japan — April 3, 2025 – SNK CORPORATION today announced that DJ extraordinaire Salvatore Ganacci will appear as a character in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—SNK’s newest fighting game set to release on April 24, 2025. City of the Wolves will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Pre-order the physical edition of the game at major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop.

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  • Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo descends on South Town in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!

    Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo descends on South Town in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!

    Ronaldo to appear as a character in FATAL FURY, launching April 24, 2025

    OSAKA, Japan — March 26, 2025 – SNK CORPORATION is delighted to announce that world-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will appear as a character in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—SNK’s newest fighting game set to release on April 24, 2025. City of the Wolves will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Pre-order the physical edition of the game at major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop.

    Check out the FATAL FURY: CotW × CR7 announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/fbeEWm4_qeg

    Cristiano Ronaldo
    Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and has won 34 trophies in his career including seven league titles across England, Spain & Italy, five UEFA Champions Leagues, four FIFA Club World Cups, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. He is also the first player in history to score in five consecutive World Cups. Cristiano also has numerous personal awards including five Balon D’or awards, four European golden shoes, and two The Best FIFA awards. He has scored over 900 official senior career goals for club and country, holding the record for the highest-ever goal scorer in the history of men’s football.

    FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves introduces a stunning, comic-inspired art style that’s a visual treat for series fans, combined with fights fueled by the cutting-edge REV System to deliver dynamic matches. The game’s second Open Beta test will take place from March 26 – 31 (PDT), featuring Tizoc as an additional playable character and an offline Training mode. The open beta offers the public an opportunity to experience the modernized action of City of the Wolves at home, featuring two distinct control schemes tailored to engage both newcomers and seasoned pros.

    Assets for the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves are available here. 

    For all the latest on FATAL FURY, follow SNK’s KOF Studio on X and Instagram, or join the official Discord.

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    ABOUT FATAL FURY
    The FATAL FURY series made its debut in 1991, igniting the fighting game frenzy of the 1990s that would soon engulf the gaming industry. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, has remained the latest installment in the franchise for quite some time. FATAL FURY will soon make its triumphant return for the first time in 26 years when FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves launches on April 24, 2025, featuring a dynamic art style, new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems.

    ABOUT SNK
    Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.

    MEDIA CONTACTS
    SNK CORPORATION
    info-usa@snk-corp.co.jp

    TriplePoint on behalf of SNK CORPORATION
    snk@triplepointpr.com
    +1-415-955-8500

  • FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Announces Open Beta, from February 20–24

    FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Announces Open Beta, from February 20–24

    Dive into the Open Beta for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, featuring eight different characters and four game modes!

    OSAKA, Japan — January 24, 2025 – Today, SNK CORPORATION announced an Open Beta test for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. The beta for SNK’s highly anticipated fighting game will be available from February 20 to February 24 (PST) on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Participation in the beta test does NOT require an active PlayStation®Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core/Ultimate subscription. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is set to release on April 24, 2025.

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  • FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves to Launch April 24, 2025, Pre-Orders Now Live

    FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves to Launch April 24, 2025, Pre-Orders Now Live

    Mai Shiranui announced alongside Game Modes, Customization, and More

    OSAKA, Japan — August 20, 2024 – Today during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2024, SNK CORPORATION announced that FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will be released on April 24, 2025. SNK also revealed Mai Shiranui’s triumphant return to join the roster of memorable fighters, and detailed game modes and features coming to City of the Wolves. Additionally, pre-orders for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves are now open, including the newly revealed Special Edition, which includes the Base Game and Season Pass 1 for $59.99 USD / €59.99 EUR. Players who pre-order the game will receive a Terry Bogard costume based on his classic FATAL FURY appearance, as well as three days of early access starting April 21, 2025. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. 

    Watch the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Pre-Order Trailer here and Mai Shiranui Trailer here.

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