New SNK fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves releases today (April 24)!
Global CotW tournament with a total prize pool of $2,500,000—including $1,500,000 for the champion—also announced!

 

SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Osaka City, Osaka, Japan; Representative Director and CEO: Kenji Matsubara) is proud to announce the official release of its newest fighter—FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. The game is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

 

After 26 years, FATAL FURY is back!

New REV system supercharges the excitement!

SNK’s beloved 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. But that all changes now: 26 years on, a brand-new entry—FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—has arrived on the scene!

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses, an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement, plus a host of other battle systems even more robust than before. The game also breathes new life into the series by introducing two distinct control schemes (ensuring fun and excitement for newcomers and veterans alike) as well as other fresh features and elements.

The streets of South Town are a hotbed of action, wild dreams, and even wilder ambition. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…

 

 

The titles for the SNK World Championship 2025, a global tournament dedicated to SNK fighting games, have been finalized! City of the Wolves alone will have a total prize pool of $2,500,000; the champion will walk away with $1,500,000!

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!

 

 

 

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Features

 

■CHARACTERS

Memorable fighters from far and wide descend on the streets of South Town!

The action kicks off with a total of 22 characters: a diverse 17-member roster of familiar faces and new blood, plus five DLC fighters in Season Pass 1. Every character is vibrantly presented in CotW’s unique art style, which is guaranteed to stimulate the senses.

* To play with all characters, you will first need to connect to the Internet and update the game.

 

 

 

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo and music phenom, DJ Salvatore Ganacci, join the battle!

 

Cristiano Ronaldo Trailer

https://youtu.be/fbeEWm4_qeg

 

Salvatore Ganacci Trailer

https://youtu.be/9XuVrXSRcOw

 

 

■BATTLE SYSTEM

All-new REV System supercharges the excitement!

Introducing the REV System, a brand-new toolset that offers unique offensive options from the moment the battle begins! 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. The all-new REV System—fight at full throttle and supercharge the excitement!

 

Classic battle systems, evolved!

Back in full force, and then some! Combination Attacks, Just Defense, Braking, Dodge Attacks, Feints, S.P.G. (Selective Potential Gear)—classic battle systems from the Fatal Fury series return to the fold after more than 25 years, evolved for the modern day. Buckle up for red-hot action and competitive fights to the finish!

 

Two control schemes—fun for newcomers and veterans alike!

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, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had—tailored specifically to your level!

 

Two-lane battles return! Relive this beloved battle mechanic!

Shake up the formula by fighting in two different lanes—a system made popular by Fatal Fury entries of the past. Weave back and forth through the designated stage to unlock exciting gameplay possibilities!

 

System Guide Trailer

https://youtu.be/-gsXa1HXHhc

 

 

■STORY

Fates intertwine in the tumultuous struggle for Geese’s legacy!

The game’s Arcade Mode propels players into the iconic world of South Town, as the eponymous city of the wolves vies for the legacy of the great Geese Howard. Mother, son, brother, master, dear friends, deadly foes—a tempest of emotions, memories, and more fuels these fighters as they hurtle toward a long-awaited date with destiny. Uncover the mysteries of the past and discover the truth of tomorrow as the epic South Town saga comes to a head!

 

SPECIAL MUSIC VIDEO

https://youtu.be/dNeNUE8FBRY

 

THE STORY OF FATAL FURY

https://youtu.be/GxRelY8rzf8

 

 

■NEW MODE

Strive for supremacy in EPISODES OF SOUTH TOWN, a single-player RPG mode!

Introducing “Episodes of South Town” (EOST)—a solo RPG adventure where you’ll square up against contenders under various fight conditions, earning XP and other rewards for your efforts. Level up your fighter, build out a diverse kit of skills, and dominate the opposition on your way to the top. Dreams and ambitions run rampant in South Town; now is the time to chase the city’s crown and carve a legend all of your own!

* To play EOST you’ll first need to connect to the Internet and update the game.

 

 

 

■ONLINE

Vast array of online features for seamless netplay!

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves comes complete with rollback netcode and cross-platform functionality, allowing for seamless, satisfying matches worldwide—even with players on different systems and consoles. Match modes include Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Room Match, ensuring variety in every gaming session.

 

Fight clones generated by automatic AI learning!

AI technology studies your play style while you fight online, and automatically creates clones of both you and the rest of the player base. Go one-on-one with clones yourself, or set yours loose against others!

 

 

■EXTRA CONTENT

Color Edit Mode: Customize characters your way!

Adjust the appearance of your favorite fighters by way of outfit/gear colors, patterns, and more. Additional patterns can be acquired in EOST!

 

 

 

11 world-renowned DJs, 19 stage-rocking tracks!

SNK is joining forces with 11 talented DJs in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves! Inspired by the game’s call to “REV IT UP,” 19 new tracks centered around the world and characters of City of the Wolves will appear as stage music. These tracks are sure to amp up the exciting gameplay and white-hot battles to come!

 

 

DJ Collaboration Trailer

https://youtu.be/p-JoKg_i4q0

 

DJ Collaboration Site

https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/official/fatalfury-cotw/music

 

 

Jukebox: Get swept away in the sounds of the Fatal Fury series!

Enjoy a vast catalog of popular tracks from the Fatal Fury series, not to mention another franchise set in the merciless metropolis that is South Town: Art of Fighting. You can also make your own playlists and customize the background music of specific modes/menus!

 

 

 

Grab the base game and Season Pass 1 for $59.99/€59.99! Season 1 includes Street Fighter’s Ken and Chun-Li, plus three iconic South Town staples!

* FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will only be available in this Special Edition format.

* There are no plans at this time to sell the base game and Season Pass 1 individually.

 

 

 

To celebrate the launch of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves,

we’re running a Follow & Repost Campaign on X !

■ Campaign Post

https://x.com/FATALFURY_PR

■ Campaign Period

April 24 (Thu), 2025 – May 4 (Sun), 11:59 PM (GMT+8)

■ How to Enter

Follow both FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves ( @FATALFURY_PR) and KOF STUDIO ( @KOFstudio_en),

and repost the campaign post.

■ Prize

A premium merch set for 1 lucky winner!