Are you ready to rock the city?

SNK Corporation officially announced the release date for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves during Gamescom 2024's Opening Night Live on Aug. 20. Then, on Sept. 26, the company revealed that Ken and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter franchise will join the roster as DLC characters! The company then revealed the arrival of Kim Dong Hwan on Oct. 27 during Paris Games Week. Read on for the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves release date, characters, early access details, game modes, and more!

FATAL FURY CotW release date (Image via SNK Corporation)
FATAL FURY CotW release date (Image via SNK Corporation)

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves release date

The release date of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is April 24, 2025. This fighting game is also slated to arrive on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, plus the Epic Games Store.

According to SNK Corporation, the game boasts a total of 17 characters at launch, with five more DLC fighters in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 1.

FATAL FURY CotW roster information (Image via SNK Corporation)
FATAL FURY CotW roster information (Image via SNK Corporation)

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves characters

  1. Chun-Li (DLC)
  2. Ken (DLC)
  3. B. Jenet
  4. Billy Kane
  5. Hotaru Futaba
  6. Kevin Rian
  7. Mai Shiranui
  8. Marco Rodriguez
  9. Preecha
  10. Rock Howard
  11. Terry Bogard
  12. Tizoc
  13. Vox Reaper
  14. Kim Dong Hwan

The FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves' roster includes Chun-Li and Ken as DLC characters alongside B. Jenet, Billy Kane, Hotaru Futaba, Kevin Rian, Mai Shiranui, Marco Rodriguez, Preecha, Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, Tizoc, Vox Reaper, and Kim Dong Hwan.

Cristiano Ronaldo may also be involved somehow. SNK Corporation posted a teaser trailer for this on Sept. 24.

FATAL FURY CotW early access release date (Image via SNK Corporation)
FATAL FURY CotW early access release date (Image via SNK Corporation)

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves early access

The game has a period of early access starting April 21, 2025. This early access lasts for three days in total.

FATAL FURY CotW story screenshot (Image via SNK Corporation)
FATAL FURY CotW story screenshot (Image via SNK Corporation)

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves features: Episodes of South Town, cross-platform, rollback, and more

Gamescom 2024 announced game features and modes such as Arcade Mode, Episodes of South Town, cross-platform play, rollback netcode as well.

Here is a quick overview of what you can expect in the game:

  • REV System: REV Arts, REV Blows, REV Meter
  • Returning Systems: Combination Attacks, Just Defense, S.P.G.
  • Arcade Style: A control scheme for veterans
  • Smart Style: A control scheme for newcomers
  • Arcade Mode: South Town story mode
  • Episodes of South Town: Solo RPG mode featuring unique conditions, XP, and level progression
  • Rollback Netcode
  • Cross-Platform Functionality
  • Ranked, Casual, and Room Matches
  • AI Clones
  • Outfit and Gear Customizations
  • Soundtracks, Playlists, Background Music
FATAL FURY CotW Mai gameplay screenshot (Image via SNK Corporation)
FATAL FURY CotW Mai gameplay screenshot (Image via SNK Corporation)

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves pre-order bonus

In terms of other announcements, interested players can order FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves ahead of the April 24, 2025 release date. The Special Edition, which includes Season Pass 1, costs $59.99 USD. Pre-order bonuses include the FATAL FURY 2: TERRY DLC costume plus the aforementioned early access.

That's all for now. Are you excited for the upcoming fighting game? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!