SNK Showcase

SNK Showcase is a special livestream by SNK Corporation, dedicated to presenting upcoming projects from the studio. The stream first premieres in January 2024, and will be hosted by SNK's Yasuyuki Oda, Eisuke Ogura and Tomohiro Nakata.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Note: Prior to the official announcement at EVO 2023, this section was called Fatal Fury: Legend of The Hungry Wolf.



Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, known in Japan as Garou Densetsu: CITY OF THE WOLVES (餓狼伝説シティオブザウルブズ Garō Densetsu Shiti obu za Urubuzu), initially teased during EVO 2022 and later announced to be "furiously" in development during EVO Japan 2023, is the brand new upcoming installment in the Fatal Fury series after Garou: Mark of The Wolves back in 1999. Unlike SNK's previous titles since The King of Fighters XIV, it will be more focused heavily on singleplayer content, such as a fully playable story mode. Additionally, City of The Wolves will also have a more stylized realistic approach in terms of artstyle. The game is yet to have a set release date, but is rumored to release in Q1 2026, and will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC (via Steam and Epic Games). The online experience will include crossplay and rollback netcode. City of The Wolves will also include voice language options for Japanese, English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, French, Chinese and Korean.

Game Mechanics
City of The Wolves is confirmed to see the return of the Fatal Fury franchise's iconic plane shifting system, where both players can shift between the foreground and the background for strategic fighting and avoiding attacks. Additionally there will also be a brand new mechanic that acts similarly to the King of Fighters series' MAX Mode. Finally, there will also be a brand new system that acts similarly to Street Fighter 6's drive system, as well as, similarly to said game, the ability to switch between classic and modern control types.

Playable Characters (Base Roster)

 * Terry Bogard
 * Andy Bogard
 * Joe Higashi
 * Rock Howard
 * Alice Garnet Nakata
 * Blue Mary
 * B. Jenet
 * Mai Shiranui
 * Hokutomaru
 * Gato
 * Kevin Rian
 * Kim Kaphwan / Mr. Taekwondo
 * Kim Dong Hwan
 * Kim Jae Hoon
 * Gang-il
 * Billy Kane
 * Lilly Kane
 * Ryo Sakazaki / Mr. Karate II
 * Robert Garcia
 * Yuri Sakazaki / Ms. Karate
 * Marco Rodrigues (previously known as Khushnood Butt)
 * King of Dinosaurs / Tizoc
 * Freeman
 * Kain R. Heinlein
 * Geese Howard (Pre-Order Bonus)
 * Wolfgang Krauser (Pre-Order Bonus)

Bosses

 * Grant (Sub-Boss)
 * Nightmare Geese (Final Boss)

DLC

 * Duck King
 * Li Xiangfei
 * Rick Strowd
 * Chae Lim
 * May Lee Jinju
 * Luke Sullivan (Guest from Street Fighter 6)

Pre-Order Bonus
Owners of the Standard Edition of City of The Wolves will get access to the Classic Costumes Pack for Terry, Andy, Joe and Mai, as well as early access for the Open Beta Test. Owners of the Deluxe Edition will also have both of the previous benefits, alongside the two bonus playable characters Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser. Owners of the Ultimate Edition will have all of the previous benefits, alongside instant ownership of the Year 1 Ultimate Pass upon the game's launch. Additionally owners of either version of Legend of The Hungry Wolf will also receive instant access to Kain R. Heinlein as a playable single entry for The King of Fighters XV.

Capcom Vs. SNK 3: Battle of The Ages
That's right, the Capcom Vs. SNK series is finally getting its long-awaited third installment, releasing in early 2025 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC (via Steam), complete with brand new reimagined HD 2D graphics and a brand new online experience that includes crossplay and rollback netcode.

Ratio System
When creating your team, you have to allocate Ratio Points among your characters that will have a total of four points. Your team can consist of one to three members. Possible combinations are one Ratio 4 character; two Ratio 2 characters; one Ratio 1 and one Ratio 3 characters. A member with higher ratio points allocated has increased offensive and defensive capabilities, thus a greater chance of survival. A player of two characters can beat a player of three characters, and even three characters can beat a single character team. It's all in skill and strategy! So create your own team wisely!

Groove Points System
There is a large counter at the top center of the screen known as the Groove Point Counter. As you trade blows with the enemy characters, your Groove Points go up or down depending on how you fight. The total points steadily drop by 0.5 Point after 10 seconds of each match has elapsed. Performing special maneuvers and finishing your opponents with special moves or Super Combos is also a great way to boost your score. One of three ratings flash whenever you land a blow or get hit by the opponent, which are further discussed below. SP : (Super) Attack or maneuver earns 1.0 point and higher. GD : (Good) Attack or maneuver earns less than 1.0 point. PR : (Poor) Groove points decrease by 1.0 point. At the end of each match, the number of ratings are given certain score multipliers and bonus points which are further added to the player's real score. Hefty bonus points are awarded for unscathed victories (Perfect), beating the opposing team with one character (Straight), and beating the entire team without taking any damage (Perfect Straight).

Grooves
Of course, we will also see the inclusion of the Capcom Vs. SNK series' iconic grooves system. The grooves will give you various different advantages depending on which specific groove you select.

Rereleases/Ports
Up next are highly anticipated ports of various previous SNK titles. All ports will be provided by.

The King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout
After previously being a Japanese exclusive PS2 title, KOF '94's infamous remake, The King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout, will finally be getting a fully localized modern port for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam) in May 2024, complete with customizable graphics and a revamped online experience that includes rollback netcode.

Capcom Vs. SNK 1 and 2
Capcom Vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 and Capcom Vs. SNK 2: Mark of The Millennium 2001 will finally be getting their long awaited ports for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games) in April 2024, complete with all secret characters unlocked, customizable graphics, and a revamped online experience that includes crossplay and rollback netcode. CvS 2 will also include an Easy Operation mode, based off of the Nintendo GameCube port's gameplay.

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos
Alongside CVS 1 and 2, SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos will also be receiving a full port for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam) in April 2024, complete with all secret characters unlocked, customizable graphics, and a revamped online experience that includes crossplay and rollback netcode. Optionally, the arcade version of the game will also be added to Hamster Corporation's ACA NEOGEO series, on behalf of their Arcade Archives series.

Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition
The Hyper Neo Geo 64 classic Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition will be expecting to be ported to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam) in April 2024, complete with unlocked secret characters, customizable graphics and a brand new online experience that includes rollback netcode.

Buriki One
Buriki One, another Hyper Neo Geo 64 classic, is also being ported to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games) in May 2024, complete with customizable graphics and a brand new online experience that includes rollback netcode.

KOF Maxmimum Impact Trilogy
As a little surprise, the infamous KOF: Maximum Impact series, consisting of KOF Maximum Impact, KOF Maximum Impact 2 (previously known in the west as The King of Fighters 2006), and KOF Maximum Impact Regulation "A", will be getting modernized ports for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam), complete with customizable graphics, unlocked hidden characters, changeable voice language settings (Japanese and English), and a universal online experience that includes crossplay and rollback netcode.

The King of Fighters NeoGeo Collection


After previously working with SNK for Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection, will be returning to work with SNK again for The King of Fighters NeoGeo Collection, a brand new collection featuring all of the KOF games previously released for the Neo Geo game system, releasing worldwide on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam and Epic Games) in August 2024 to celebrate the King of Fighters series' 30th anniversary. The collection will include online play in its playable library, complete with rollback netcode provided by.

Game List

 * The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
 * The King of Fighters '95 (1995; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters '96 (1996; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters '97 (1997; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters '98 (1998; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters '99 (1999)
 * The King of Fighters 2000 (2000; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
 * The King of Fighters 2002 (2002; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters 2003 (2003; includes online multiplayer)
 * The King of Fighters XI (2006; unlockable, includes online multiplayer)

KOF XV Season 3 DLC
As a side announcement, SNK will make various announcements regarding The King of Fighters XV's Season 3 DLC content, including the Allstar Pass, which includes new additions of both teams and single entries.

Team American Sports

 * Heavy D!
 * Lucky Glauber
 * Brian Battler

Team Masters

 * Takuma Sakazaki
 * Saisyu Kusanagi
 * Chin Gentsai

Note: Heidern is excluded from the Masters Team due to already being included in the Rival Team.

Team Psycho Soldier

 * Sie Kensou
 * Bao
 * Momoko

Note: Athena is excluded from the Psycho Soldier Team due to already being included in the Super Heroine Team.

Team Outlaw

 * Mr. Big
 * Hein
 * Mizuki Rashojin

Not to be confused with the Outlaw Reunion Special Team, consisting of Gato, Billy and Yamazaki.

Team Maximum Impact

 * Alba Meira
 * Soiree Meira
 * Lien Neville

Note: This team is not canon to KOF XV's story.

Team Guilty Gear

 * Sol Badguy
 * Ky Kiske
 * Jack-O' Valentine

Note: This team is not canon to KOF XV's story.

Team Street Fighter

 * Ryu
 * Chun-Li
 * William Guile

Note: This team is not canon to KOF XV's story.

Team Real Bout

 * Alfred Airhawk
 * Rick Strowd
 * Li-Xiangfei

Single Entries

 * Shen Woo
 * Oswald
 * Hotaru Futaba
 * Alice Nakata
 * May Lee Jinju
 * Duck King
 * Hibiki Takane
 * Baiken (returning from Samurai Shodown; non-canon)
 * Kain R. Heinlein (pre-order bonus for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves)

Free Update Bosses

 * Krizalid
 * Wolfgang Krauser
 * Igniz

The King of Fighters: Amplified Specter


The King of Fighters: Amplified Specter will be releasing in late 2024 as a Netflix original anime series, produced by. The series will cover the events set before, during and after SNK's most recent release The King of Fighters XV. The animation style will be drawn by KOF XV's lead artist Tomohiro Nakata.