LOS ANGELES – May 2, 2024 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games led by Young-sig Kwon and Byung Gyu Kim, has released a new update for SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE in collaboration with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98. This latest update features brand-new heroes and several limited-time events to help players obtain these new crossover heroes.
As part of the update, KYO KUSANAGI and MAI SHIRANUI from THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 have been added as playable heroes. KYO KUSANAGI is a melee type Legendary hero who has an active skill that increases his critical hit rate as he deals damage to enemies. Damage is amplified if the target is burned during a critical hit KYO while increasing his allies’ attack points. MAI SHIRANUI is another melee type Legendary hero who decreases the Evasion stat of multiple enemies and grants the Burn debuff. Her active skill increases her critical hit rate when dealing damage to her enemies. Players will have the opportunity to obtain MAI SHIRANUI through THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Challenger Pass through May 29.
To celebrate this collaboration with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will feature multiple events available through May 29:
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Special Rate Up Event: Players have a higher chance to summon THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Heroes.
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 Collab Special Check-in Event: Acquire the Collab Heroes by simply logging into the game during the event period. Checking in on Day 1 provides players with MAI SHIRANUI and on Day 4 with KYO KUSANAGI. Collab Hero Selection Tickets will be offered for players who log in on Day 7, 10, and 14.
Starting today, players can experience additional new content, including the introduction of Stages 14,401 to 15,200 and the debut of the new Legendary Hero Iris.
Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE has been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters.
As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.
For more information on SEVEN KNIGHTS IDLE ADVENTURE, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will continue to introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98 is often praised by the fans as the best installment in the ‘KOF’ series, SNK’s most popular fighting game franchise. THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98 has been receiving strong support among fans for more than 25 years since its debut in arcades.
About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
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