SNK has announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves It will launch in early 2025. Platforms have not yet been announced. This exciting game will be available to play at EVO Japan 2024, taking place April 27-29 at Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, new trailers have been released, the first announcing the early 2025 release window and the second introducing characters Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, Hotaru Futaba, Tizoc and Preecha.
The Fatal Fury series burst onto the market in 1991, leading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that subsequently swept the industry. Garou: Mark of the Wolves (released in 1999) has been, for some time, the most recent entry in the franchise.
Iconic characters and new faces face off in the arena:
- Rock Howard (voiced by Griffin Puatu in English, Yuma Uchida in Japanese): Born to Geese Howard and raised by Terry Bogard, Rock finds himself in the midst of mixed emotions and internal conflicts. With a new life with Terry, one day he faces an enemy who claims to know his past, specifically his biological mother, who is alive. Armed with this new information, Rock embarks on a quest to find his path in life and fight to make it happen.
- Terry Bogard (voiced by Michael Schneider in English, Takashi Kondo in Japanese): The Legendary Hungry Wolf of South Town, Terry takes young Rock Howard under his wing after an epic encounter with his archrival and Rock’s father, Geese Howard. The two are inseparable, until the events of a fateful tournament force them to go their separate ways.
- Hotaru Futuba (voiced by Suzie Yeung in English, Manaka Iwami in Japanese): Hotaru is a young woman searching for her older brother, who disappeared when her mother died. One day she meets someone who looks a lot like him, but she denies any knowledge of the matter. Determined to fight the mysterious stranger again and express her true feelings, Hotaru embarks on the unknown once again.
- Tizoc (voiced by Jalen K. Cassell in English, Hikaru Hanada in Japanese): An invincible symbol of justice, Tizoc returns triumphant to the ring. Despite retreating for a while, the joyful screams of the children in his corner spur him into action and bring him back home.
- Preecha (voiced by Mia Paige in English, Chika Anzai in Japanese): Making her debut in Fatal Fury, scientist Preecha investigates the wonders and miracles of a fascinating principle known as ki (spiritual energy). She is also the featured student of Joe Higashi, the acclaimed Muay Thai champion. Although her talent in martial arts cannot be denied, she is not interested only in winning; In fact, she Preecha fights for academic purposes, not for recognition.
The new REV system takes the fight to maximum speed:
The REV system, a tool that makes its debut in Fatal Fury, offers unique offensive options from the start of battle. Players can use REV Arts, REV Accel, REV Blows (while SPG is active), and more until they reach their limit and the REV meter overheats. Balance your heat level and keep the pressure on your opponent to fight at full speed!
Evolved classic battle systems:
Many classic Fatal Fury battle systems are back in full swing, including Combination Attacks, Fair Defense, Braking, Dodge Attacks, and Feints. These systems return to the fold after more than 25 years and have evolved for the modern world. Get ready for hot action and competitive fights to the finish!
Control schemes adapted to experience:
Players can choose between two control schemes: Arcade Style relies on precise and technical inputs, while Smart Style lets you perform special moves and flashy combos using directional inputs and single button presses. From fighting game newbies to seasoned veterans, everyone will have the right controls, specifically tailored to their level.
Fountain: Gematsu
