Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves features new and fan-favorite characters, a REV system that offers offensive options to ignite fights, and classic battle systems evolved for modern play, all wrapped in a riveting art style.The 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.
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses, new and familiar characters in the fray, an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement, and a host of other battle systems even more robust than before.
Iconic characters from Fatal Fury and Garou: Mark Of the Wolves are ready to rumble once again.
The REV System, a toolset making its Fatal Fury debut, offers unique offensive options from when the battle begins. Players can 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. Balance your heat level and keep the pressure on your opponent to fight at full throttle!
Many classic Fatal Fury battle systems are back in full force, including Combination Attacks, Just Defense, Braking, Dodge Attacks, and Feints. These systems return to the fold after more than 25 years and have evolved for the modern day. Buckle up for red-hot action and competitive fights to the finish!
Players can 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, everyone will be tricked out with the right controls — tailored specifically to your level.
SNK CORPORATION is adding the ambitious mastermind KAIN R. HEINLEIN as a playable character to Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves. More fighters will be announced moving forward, so stay tuned!
Voice Actors: Yuichi Nakamura (JA), Brett Calo (EN)
A young idealist burning with ambition. Having torn through numerous hostile organizations around South Town, Kain makes an unsettling discovery: his older sister, Marie, is being held captive by one of them. Knowing that his will alone cannot right this wrong, he joins forces with Rock Howard to secure her release. A twist of fate, a dream for the future—with unwavering resolve Kain directs his attention to the upcoming KOF tournament, hoping to return Marie to safety at last.
In addition, SNK CORPORATION announced the full character slate for Season Pass 1 of Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves. The playable roster for the open beta test (OBT) has also been unveiled.
Season Pass 1 brings the following fighters to the roster as DLC: Ken, Chun-Li, Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi, and Mr. Big!
Street Fighter’s Ken and Chun-Li, Fatal Fury’s Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi, as well as Art of Fighting’s Mr. Big will all hit the streets of South Town in 2025 and 2026. Grab each DLC character as they become available in Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves – Special Edition, which bundles the base game with Season Pass 1! Available for preorder now!
- DLC Character: ANDY BOGARD (Scheduled for: Summer 2025)
- DLC Character: KEN (Scheduled for: Summer 2025)
- DLC Character: JOE HIGASHI (Scheduled for: Fall 2025)
- DLC Character: CHUN-LI (Scheduled for: Winter 2025)
- DLC Character: Mr. BIG (Scheduled for: Early 2026)
* There are no plans at this time to sell the base game and Season Pass 1 individually.
From February 20, 2025 (12 AM PST) through February 24, 2025 (11:59 PM PST), PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) players can choose from eight total characters and throw down with friends in three online modes: Ranked Match, Casual Match, or Room Match.
Eight characters will be playable, including Kain R. Heinlein!
Choose from eight furious fighters, including Kain R. Heinlein—the boss of the previous title, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES—and, for the first time, B. Jenet!
- KAIN R. HEINLEIN
- ROCK HOWARD
- TERRY BOGARD
- HOTARU FUTABA
- B. JENET
- MAI SHIRANUI
- PREECHA
- VOX REAPER
Those eager to hone their skills and learn dynamic combo routes can practice in the offline Training mode.
The open beta offers the public their first opportunity to experience the modernized action of City of the Wolves at home, featuring two distinct control schemes tailored to engage both newcomers and seasoned pros.
Participation in the beta test does NOT require an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core/Ultimate subscription.
Save data from this test cannot be transferred to the retail version.
Playable Stages
Four stages will be available:
- Training
- Freight Express
- B. Port
- Training Ground
See the “FATAL FURY 2: TERRY” DLC costume in action!
The DLC costume “FATAL FURY 2: TERRY” will be available as an early adopter bonus to those who purchase the digital version of the game before April 23, 2025. For those purchasing the physical version, the costume will be available via a product code included in the game case.
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 Features: Experience 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!
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves includes a host of other fresh features and elements in addition to those mentioned above. Stay tuned for more updates.
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) on April 24, 2025.
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