The iconic fighting game series Fatal Fury is back after 26 years, and fans couldn’t be more excited. SNK Corporation has officially announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will hit consoles and PC on April 24, 2025, marking a milestone in fighting game history.
SNK announces release of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for April 2025
Fatal Fury, the series that helped define the fighting game genre in the 1990s, is reborn with an installment that promises to combine the best of its legacy with cutting-edge innovations. City of the Wolves is not just another game; it is a celebration of SNK’s rich history and a bold leap into the future of fighting games.
Revolutionary Features
The heart of City of the Wolves is the innovative REV system. This mechanic introduces unique offensive options from the beginning of each round:
- REV Arts: Enhanced special attacks.
- REV Accel: Quick movements to surprise the opponent.
- REV Blows: Devastating blows available during S.P.G. (Selective Potential Gear).
The REV system adds a strategic layer to combat, allowing players to fight at full speed until the REV Meter overheats, elevating the tension and excitement in each confrontation.
In addition, classic systems such as Combination Attacks, Just Defense, and S.P.G (Selective Potential Gear) have been refined for the modern era, offering a smooth and competitive gameplay experience.
The game introduces two distinct control schemes: Arcade Style for purists and Smart Style for newcomers, ensuring that players of all levels can enjoy the game.
Impressive Roster and Immersive Game Modes
City of the Wolves will debut with a roster of 22 fighters, including 17 base characters and 5 additional fighters as part of Season Pass 1. Each character has been designed with a unique art style that promises an unforgettable visual experience.
Arcade mode immerses players in the tumultuous world of South Town, where destinies intertwine in a fight for the legacy of the legendary Geese Howard. In addition, the innovative “Episodes of South Town” mode combines RPG elements with fighting game action, allowing players to upgrade their fighter and rise through the ranks of South Town.
Online Experience, Artificial Intelligence and Additional Content
Fatal Fury: City of Wolves is designed to offer a smooth and satisfying online experience:
- Rollback Netcode: Ensures smooth games even on long distance connections.
- Multiplatform game: Connects players from different systems and consoles.
- Varied Game Modes: Matched, casual, and in-room games.
One of the most revolutionary features is the implementation of AI technology that studies your play style during online matches. This AI creates clones of both your style and the rest of the player base, allowing you to face virtual versions of other fighters or unleash your own clones against the community.
The game also includes a color editing mode to customize fighters and a Jukebox with music tracks from Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting, allowing players to create their own playlists.
Special Edition and Launch Details
Fatal Fury: City of Wolves will be available exclusively as a Special Edition, which includes the base game and Season Pass 1 for $59.99 USD. Pre-order benefits include the “FATAL FURY 2: TERRY” costume DLC and 3 days of early access.
The game will be released on April 24, 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox X|S Series, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
The Rebirth of a Legend
Fatal Fury: City of Wolves is not just a game; it is the rebirth of a legendary saga. With its combination of classic and innovative mechanics, a diverse roster of characters, and game modes that defy convention, City of Wolves is poised to win over both old-school fans and a new generation of fighters.
Get ready to dive into the streets of South Town, where wild dreams and unbridled ambitions collide in an unprecedented visual and competitive spectacle. Fatal Fury: City of Wolves promises to be not only a tribute to its rich legacy, but also a bold leap into the future of fighting games. Are you ready to enter the city of wolves and forge your own legend?