Fatal Fury: City of Wolves Releases April 24 and Feature 17 Fighters at Launch, Pre-Order Bonuses, Features Revealed

by Alex Co August 20, 2024 3:42 pm in News
Fatal Fury: City of Wolves Releases

While SNK has mentioned that Fatal Fury: City of Wolves is releasing in “early 2025,” we now have a specific date! At gamescom Opening Night Live, the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves release date has been revealed to be April 24, 2025!

Alongside that, there’s a new trailer, and we even get a list of the game features, modes, and who Mai Shiranui’s voice actress will be.

 

SNK revealed the latest fighter, Mai Sharinui, the globally renowned ninja now sporting a new look.

  • Voice Actors: Rebecca Rose (EN), Ami Koshimizu (JA)
  • Bio: Mai is the successor to Shiranui-style ninjutsu. Following an important tip-off from dutiful monk Sokaku Mochizuki, this modern-day kunoichi proceeds to South Town with purpose—her intense flame and ever-refined techniques lighting up the darkness therein.

Fatal Fury: City of Wolves Pre-Order Bonus:

In the press release sent out, SNK revealed that those who pre-order the game will receive a Terry Bogard costume based on his classic Fatal Fury appearance, as well as three days early access starting April 21, 2025!

Aside from the regular edition, there’s also the Special Edition ($59.99) which includes the base game and Season Pass.

SNK also revealed that the game will have 17 fighters available at launch, with more added as part of the Season Pass!

South Town’s Finest Unite
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves brings together a diverse roster of familiar faces and new blood, with 17 playable characters at launch. Iconic fighters like Terry Bogard and Rock Howard return to the scene alongside debuting challengers, like the science prodigy Preecha and street assassin Vox Reaper. An additional five DLC fighters will be added in Season Pass 1.

Game Features and Modes
City of the Wolves blends innovative new mechanics with familiar features for a captivating and rewarding experience for both newcomers and veteran players alike.

  • REV System + Returning Systems: Unleash the all-new REV System, offering powerful offensive moves like REV Arts and REV Blows, pushing the excitement to the max until the REV Meter overheats. Classic systems like Combination Attacks, Just Defense, and S.P.G. return, reimagined for today’s battles.
  • Controls for Veterans and Newcomers: Arcade Style offers precision and technique, while Smart Style allows for easy, flashy combos with simple inputs. Both newcomers and seasoned pros can feel powerful with their control scheme of choice.
  • A Story of Fates Intertwined: Embark deep into South Town in Arcade Mode, where fighters clash over the legacy of Geese Howard. Driven by powerful emotions and past rivalries, they race to a long-awaited showdown. Dive toward the future and uncover the truth of the epic saga in South Town’s narrative climax!
  • Episodes of South Town RPG Adventure: Introducing “Episodes of South Town” (EOST)—a solo RPG where challengers battle foes under unique conditions, earning XP and building skills along the way. Level up and chase the crown in South Town to forge a legend unlike any other.
  • Rollback, Cross-Platform, & More Online FeaturesExperience FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves with integrated rollback netcode and cross-platform functionality, offering flawless matches with players across any system. Choose from Ranked, Casual, and Room Matches, and watch as AI technology crafts clones from player’s styles to challenge others or even themselves!
  • Customization With No Bounds: Adjust the appearance of any fighter by way of outfit and gear colors, as well as distinct patterns—which are all unlocked in Episodes of South Town—and more! Players can also jam out to a vast catalog of iconic tracks across the FATAL FURY series, including additional music from another South Town classic, THE ART OF FIGHTING. Create personalized playlists to customize the background music for specific modes and rev up to the music!

We should be getting more fighter trailers in the coming months, so stay tuned.

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Alex Co

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