Additionally, qualifiers will also be held for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV and SAMURAI SHODOWN. The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, helping ignite the fighting game boom of the 1990s. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, stood as the series' most recent chapter—until now. City of the Wolves brings back icons like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, introduces new fighters like Preecha and Vox Reaper, and welcomes world-famous superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Salvatore Ganacci. With 17 fighters at launch and an additional five DLC characters included in the Special Edition, to arrive through early 2026, FATAL FURY has never had a more robust roster.
Fatal Fury-themed Vehicles “Running Wild” all over the World
Coinciding with the release, Fatal Fury-themed vehicles have been sighted in various locations worldwide since as early as April 7—with a decorated bus emerging in London, Paris, Los Angeles, New York, Taiwan, and Bangkok, and a limited-time coffee truck gracing the streets of South Korea. U.S. buses can be seen from 4/21 to 5/21. Learn more about the vehicle schedule here.
Step In: Showdown in South Town
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves delivers a packed lineup of modes for every kind of fighter.
- Arcade Mode dives deep into the South Town saga, where rivalries, legacies, and destinies collide in a clash for the ages.
- Episodes of South Town offers a single-player RPG experience with dynamic battles, skill-building, and XP rewards.
- Online play features rollback netcode, cross-platform matchmaking, and AI-generated clones that learn from your style.
- Customize your fighter’s look with Color Edit, and jam out to classic tracks from FATAL FURY and The Art of Fighting series in Jukebox.
REV System Revving up the Excitement
The REV System, debuting in FATAL FURY, introduces powerful offensive tools right from the start. Players choose where in their health bar to activate the mechanic and can unleash REV Arts, REV Accel, REV Blows (when S.P.G. is active), and more until the REV Meter overheats. Manage your heat level and stay aggressive to keep the fight at full throttle Classic Battle Systems Evolved
Many classic FATAL FURY battle systems are back in full force, including Combination Attacks, Just Defense, Breaking, Dodge Attacks, and Feints. These systems return to the fold after more than 26 years and have evolved for the modern day. Buckle up for red-hot action and competitive fights to the finish!
Play Your Way with Tailored Controls
Players can choose between two control schemes: Arcade Style, built around precise technical inputs, and Smart Style, which allows for flashy special moves and combos using simple directional inputs and single-button presses. Whether you're new to fighting games or a seasoned veteran, you'll have controls tailored to your skill level.
Star-Studded Soundtrack
SNK has joined forces with 11 talented DJs in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, with 19 new tracks centered around the world and characters of City of the Wolves that will appear as stage music. Curated by Ganacci and with tracks from artists like Alan Walker, Steve Aoki, and more, the soundtrack delivers an experience that every Fatal Fury fan is sure to enjoy. 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.
ABOUT SNK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The SNK World Championship 2025 is an esports tournament where players will vie for the top of the SNK fighting game world. Qualifying Tournaments will be held in various regions across the world, culminating in a Finals Tournament held in the USA at the tail end of 2025. In addition to the qualifiers already running for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV and SAMURAI SHODOWN, this year's tournament will feature FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves as a main title! The combined total prize pool for all City of the Wolves tournaments (Qualifying and Finals) is over $2,500,000, and the grand prize for the champion is $1,500,000. More information about prizing, qualifier schedules, and so on will be released soon. Don't miss this opportunity!
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 makes its triumphant return for the first time in 26 years with FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, featuring a dynamic art style, new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems. For more information, visit the official website: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/fatalfury-cotw/
ABOUT SNK CORPORATION
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 Neo-Geo arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, Metal Slug, Samurai Shodown, and FATAL FURY. SNK also helped publish games like Rage of the Dragons, World Heroes, Ninja Master’s, and Sengoku. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.