PATCH
Ver.2.0.1
Patch Note Release Date:
April 23, 2026
A major update for a major milestone: CotW's first anniversary!
Get ready for new UI, new stages, new modes, and an old legend—
Wolfgang Krauser von Stroheim, the Emperor of Darkness himself!
Highlights of Ver.2.0.1
New Playable Character: WOLFGANG KRAUSER
Wolfgang Krauser strides into Season 2 of City of the Wolves! Vanquished by Terry Bogard years ago,
the House Stroheim stalwart returns to South Town determined to reclaim what was lost in the interim:
pride, power, and everything in between. Play his Arcade and EOST Mode adventures to find out more!
Krauser rises again with his iconic moveset intact—from versatile specials like Blitz Ball and Leg Tomahawk,
to terrifying supers like Kaiser Wave and Gigantic Cyclone. Combine these with powerful techniques devised
and refined during his prolonged absence—including an extra-brutal command throw and the brand-new
Knee Halberd—and it's safe to say that Krauser is still a force to be reckoned with.
Dish out indomitable offense fit for a true emperor, and hold dominion over all who dare stand in your way!
New Stage: KAISER HALL
A strikingly German-style concert hall in Central City, designed to aid a certain emperor's siege on South Town (or so the rumors claim). Let its impressive grandeur and hellacious harmonies satiate your hunger for battle!
New Mode: WOLVES' DESTINY
A new narrative that depicts the events after Arcade Mode.
The tale this time around is "The Wolves Hunger for the Throne," where a returning emperor (Wolfgang Krauser) confronts a rising idealist (Kain R. Heinlein) in a war for South Town through the shadows.
Wolves' Destiny comes fully voiced (Japanese/English) and fully illustrated, with branching storylines and different endings based on your own dialogue choices. Brave a new tomorrow awaiting these hungry wolves!
New Wardrobe: KAIN R. HEINLEIN
We've added an alternate Kain costume to celebrate the addition of Wolves' Destiny! This bold new outfit and hairstyle reflects Kain's noble ambitions and mastery of Dark Void Arts. Don it in the arena as is, or customize it to your liking in Color Edit first—either way, enjoy the Second South visionary's ominous aura like never before!
The Return of Ring Out Battles
REAL BOUT FATAL FURY's beloved Ring Out Battle mechanic is back!
Get your nostalgia fix at Second South Central, a new stage exclusively
for this classic match type!
About Ring Out Battles
These special fights let you instantly KO opponents by knocking them off
the edge of the corresponding stage, regardless of their health.
Bust up and break whatever obstructs the stage's edges, then send your
opponent flying for the ring out—but watch out, or they'll get you first!
Rev it up for a turbulent tug-of-war rooted in Fatal Fury's storied history!
Smart Style: Now Even More Special!
The heavy version of a special move can now be used in Smart Style. This opens up fresh combo routes and neutral game plans, layering even more strategy into every encounter.
UI Overhaul
This update revamps the entire user interface, revising the visual flow of each screen
to ensure that you get to where you want to go as smoothly and as easily as possible.
Some features have also been adjusted to make them more enjoyable to use.
Read on for an overview of major changes.
【 MODE SELECT 】
Replaces the original main menu with a convenient portal interface to streamline navigation
and improve the user experience. The portal comprises three main access points, as follows.
・CHRONICLES
Play Arcade, EOST, or Wolves' Destiny and experience the South Town saga. Recommended for story lovers who want to dive deeper into the Fatal Fury universe with some casual solo play.
・BATTLE COLISEUM
Prove your fighting prowess either online or offline in Ranked Matches, versus battles, missions, and other chaotic contests. If you're looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place to be!
・MENU HUB
Access menus and modes not found in Chronicles or Battle Coliseum. Includes game settings, Color Edit, Gallery Mode, and more.
【 ROOM MATCH 】
This update adds training standby to the mix—a feature heavily requested by the community.
Rooms have also been redesigned to improve usability!
For detailed changes, see the New Updates section below.
【 FIGHTER’S HUB 】
A new home for Battle Settings, online profiles, and other player data (win rates, match records, and so on).
Review your accomplishments, brace for battle, and take on the world!
【 HELP 】
A convenient Menu Hub repository of screen explanations and game tips.
Here you'll also find Preecha's Perfect Fight Dojo, where the Rising Muay Thai Maiden herself shares her vast knowledge of fighter resources, battle mechanics, and more!
New Updates
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TRAINING
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・Navigation: Access Training Mode at the push of a button from the Mode Select screen.
・Pause menu: Improved design and adjusted content.
・Online Match Settings: Use this pause menu option to quickly jump to Fighter's Hub and activate match standby.
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・Navigation: Access Training Mode at the push of a button from the Mode Select screen.
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ONLINE
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・Added support for simultaneous standby (Ranked Matches and Casual Matches).
・Adjusted matchmaking criteria.
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・Added support for simultaneous standby (Ranked Matches and Casual Matches).
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ROOM MATCH
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・Navigation: Replaced the movable cursor with standard option selections.
・Battle stations: Changed the number to four.
・Training standby: You can now play in Training Mode while waiting for an online match.
・Attack data: Can now be shown while spectating.
・Settings: Can now be adjusted while seated. This includes character changes.
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・Navigation: Replaced the movable cursor with standard option selections.
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FRIEND LIST
- ・View friend requests you've sent to other players via the new Friend Requests tab.
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REPLAY
- ・Versus Mode replays can now be viewed while offline.
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GALLERY
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"・Added Chun-Li's Street Fighter collaboration movie.
・Added Street Fighter collaboration artwork."
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"・Added Chun-Li's Street Fighter collaboration movie.
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Button Icon Sets (PC)
- ・Choose from five different icon sets when playing on controller.
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Button Config (PC)
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・Space bar: Can now be mapped when playing on keyboard. The following changes have also been made as a result.
- Menus: Press Tab to open menus (previously Space).
- Jukebox: Press Space to view playlists (previously Tab).
- Unmappable: Tab and Backspace can no longer be mapped to actions. Any mappings made before this update have been reset.
- Revert: Press Delete to revert a remapped key to its default (previously Esc).
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・Space bar: Can now be mapped when playing on keyboard. The following changes have also been made as a result.
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Controller Select
- ・Reduced the connected controller limit from four to two for the sake of stability and usability.
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Other
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Strengthened account security measures.
(You'll need to update to the latest version to play online.)
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Strengthened account security measures.
Resolved Issues (Non-Battle)
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- [ Result screen ]
・Resolved: Timer wouldn't show after selecting Fight Again.
- [ Result screen ]
Miscellaneous
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- After careful review of planned operations and the game experience as a whole, we've made the difficult decision to discontinue the following features:
・Character Records: Mastery Points (other records will appear in Fighter's Hub in a more comprehensive form)
・Leaderboard: Arcade, Mastery
・Room Match: Party VS > Station Settings > Shuffle
We hope you enjoyed using these features, and apologize for any inconvenience their discontinuation causes.
We'll continue working to improve product and service quality in order to deliver ever-engaging experiences for the community moving forward. Thank you for your continued support of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!
- After careful review of planned operations and the game experience as a whole, we've made the difficult decision to discontinue the following features:
Battle Adjustments
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