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Out of Nowhere, 4-Year-Old King of Fighters 15 Gets Surprise 2026 Patch
SNK has announced a surprise patch for the four-year-old fighting game, The King of Fighters 15, scheduled for July 2026. The update will include balance adjustments for all characters. This news comes as SNK prepares for the SNK World Championship 2026, which features a substantial prize pool.
Mr. Karate Coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves This May
Mr. Karate will be added to SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in May. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The article also mentions other recent game releases and announcements, including World Heroes Perfect, Far Far West, and a LEGO SEGA Genesis model.
World Heroes Perfect Review – Back in Time!
World Heroes Perfect, developed by Code Mystics and published by SNK, is a retro fighting game released on PC via Steam. The game features a roster of 19 characters, special attacks, and rollback netcode, aiming to respect its past while looking to the future. This release serves as a culmination of the World Heroes series, offering polished gameplay and additional features like a gallery mode and achievements.
World Heroes Perfect Shadowdropped on Steam
World Heroes Perfect, an upgraded version of the arcade classic, has been released on PC via Steam as part of SNK's NEOGEO Premium Selection. Developed by Code Mystics and SNK, the game features 19 playable fighters, a new Hero Gauge system for enhanced moves, an improved Practice Mode, and Rollback Netcode. It is currently available with a 25% introductory discount.
World Heroes Perfect Review - A Healthy Dose of Culture
World Heroes Perfect is a chaotic and stubborn slice of SNK's arcade legacy, blending a bizarre historical roster with fast, punishing combat. This updated release adds meaningful modern features like rollback netcode, Practice Mode, and expanded online options, giving the 1995 fighter a better chance to connect with today's audience. While its brutal AI and unforgiving pacing may push away newcomers, there is a scrappy charm in its weird characters and high-risk matches that keeps it engaging.
SNK Icon Mr. Karate Unmasked for PS5, PS4's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
SNK has revealed Mr. Karate as the final mystery character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, launching later this month on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This iconic fighter from the Art of Fighting series joins the roster as the penultimate character of the game's second Season Pass, with Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star set to follow in June.
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Reveals Mr Karate as Season 2 Fighter
SNK has announced that Mr. Karate will be the final mystery fighter for the second season of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, scheduled for release in May 2026. A new trailer showcases his distinctive appearance and fighting style, hinting at how this iconic SNK character will integrate into the game's mechanics.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC character Mr. Karate announced
SNK has announced that Mr. Karate will be the next downloadable content character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Further details regarding his release are expected soon.
World Heroes Perfect ‘NEO GEO Premium Selection’ edition now available for PC
SNK has released World Heroes Perfect for PC via Steam, featuring rollback netcode with nine-player lobbies and a Practice Mode. The updated version of the 1995 fighting game is available for $19.99, with a 25 percent launch discount until May 8.
Two Crossovers In One Character? Fatal Fury’s Next DLC Explained
SNK announced that the final Season 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be a unique version of Mr. Karate, who is revealed to be Robert Garcia in disguise. This marks a significant crossover within SNK's own fighting game franchises, following previous additions like Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star and characters from Street Fighter. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
SNK's Mai, Kula Diamond Return in Dead or Alive 6 PS5, But You'll Need to Buy Them Again
SNK characters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond will return in the PlayStation 5 remaster Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, but will need to be repurchased separately from the Standard Edition. Unlike previous announcements, these characters will be available, though players who owned them on PlayStation 4 will not have them transfer automatically. Additionally, the game features lighting upgrades for stages, with more improvements planned for other levels over time.
PS5 Players Miss Out as SNK Adds Rollback Netcode to Classic Fighter
SNK is releasing a new version of the 1995 fighting game World Heroes Perfect with rollback netcode and online lobbies for up to nine players. This updated version will be exclusive to PC, with PlayStation 5 players unable to access it despite the ACA Neo Geo versions of the original games being available on the platform. The re-release also includes a training mode and features all original characters, including Zeus.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Gets KOF XIV Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will feature a crossover with The King of Fighters XIV, including DLC characters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, launching on June 25, 2026. These characters will come with their KOF XIV outfits and additional costumes. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in both paid and free versions.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Collaboration Characters, Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond, Enter the Fray in KOEI TECMO’s DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round!
KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA announced that Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond from The King of Fighters XIV will be available as DLC for Dead or Alive 6 Last Round. The enhanced version of Dead or Alive 6, which includes the original 24 characters and five DLC characters, is set to release on June 25, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam.
World Heroes Perfect PC Release Adds Rollback Netcode and New Features
SNK and Code Mystics have announced a PC release of the 1995 fighting game World Heroes Perfect via Steam. This new version will feature rollback netcode, nine-player lobbies, a practice mode with hitbox display, and a full roster of 19 playable characters, including hidden ones. Additional features include a gallery mode and achievements, though a release date has not yet been announced.
World Heroes Perfect ‘NEO GEO Premium Selection’ edition announced for PC
SNK has announced a new PC version of its 1995 fighting game, World Heroes Perfect, as part of the 'NEO GEO Premium Selection' edition. This release brings the classic title to modern PC platforms.
Krauser Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Celebrating One Year
Wolfgang Krauser has been added to the roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, marking his return to the series after debuting as the final boss in Fatal Fury 2. The game is also celebrating its first anniversary with a 40% discount on the Legend Edition, which includes Season Pass 1 and Season Pass 2, featuring characters like Andy Bogard, Ken, Chun-Li, Joe Higashi, Mr. Big, Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, and Kenshiro.
New retro console smashes annual target after just 24 hours of pre-orders
The new Neo Geo AES+ retro console has exceeded its entire annual sales forecast within 24 hours of pre-orders opening, according to Embracer Group co-founder Lars Wingefors. The console, a modern recreation of the original Neo Geo, is priced at $180 and includes features like HDMI output and overclocking. SNK Corporation and Plaion are launching the console with ten classic Neo Geo games.
Lands of Jail × The King of Fighters XV (KOF XV) Crossover Officially Launches Today: Legendary Fighters Storm the Isle of the Banished
The mobile strategy game Lands of Jail has launched a limited-time crossover event with SNK's The King of Fighters XV franchise. Three iconic fighters—Mai Shiranui, Terry Bogard, and Omega Rugal—are now available as SSR-grade units, bringing their signature moves and a new storyline to the game. The event runs from April 27 to July 27, 2026, and includes exclusive cosmetics and gameplay challenges.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)
Nintendo Life staff share their gaming plans for the weekend, discussing a variety of titles across Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The team mentions recent releases like Splatoon, Yoshi's Mysterious Book, and several reviewed games, alongside personal favorites and upcoming titles.
