Are you ready to rock the city?

SNK Corporation has revealed the official release date for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves! The announcement took place during Gamescom 2024's Opening Night Live event. Read on for the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves release date, details about the early access, Mai Shiranui showcase, game modes, and more!

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

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves release date

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will be released on April 24, 2025. It will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, plus the Epic Games Store. The game will also boast 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 early access release date (Image via SNK)
FATAL FURY CotW early access release date (Image via SNK)

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves early access

The game will also have a period of early access starting April 21, 2025. This FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves early access will be available via the digital version of the game.

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

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

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

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)
FATAL FURY CotW Mai gameplay screenshot (Image via SNK)

Mai Shiranui enters FATAL FURY City of the Wolves

SNK showcased the return of Mai Shiranui as well. While her Japanese voice actor is Ami Koshimizu, her English voice actor is Rebecca Rose. According to Mai's character bio, she is a successor to Shiranui-style ninjutsu. She is in South Town because she received a tip-off from Sokaku Mochizuki.

FATAL FURY City of the Wolves pre-order bonus

In terms of other announcements, interested players can now 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.

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