Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
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Rick Strowd delivers a haymaker to start Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3
Rick Strowd, a boxing-specialist character, is introduced as the first fighter for Season 3 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The article details his versatile boxing moves, tricky footwork, and unique command normals, highlighting his potential for devastating counters and explosive combos. Rick Strowd, who first appeared in Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers, will be available on July 23, 2026.
Evening Reading - July 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading recaps various gaming news items, including updates on Battlefield 6, Elden Ring mods, and The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda confirmed remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout project with Obsidian, and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. Konami has revived Metal Gear social accounts, and the Lies of P Complete Edition is heading to Nintendo Switch 2.
Midday Gatherings and Events
SNK has released a Season 3 announcement trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Separately, a treasure hunt event in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was reportedly scrapped after a player accidentally discovered a secret chest.
It'd be an exhausting lie to pretend I don't like SNK, so I won't
The author expresses concern over Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's acquisition of SNK and its influence on games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, citing the controversial inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo. While acknowledging the necessity of funding in game development and the broad reach of Saudi investments across the industry, the author advocates for holding companies accountable for problematic decisions rather than boycotting entire entities.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3 confirms two mystery characters in late 2026
SNK has detailed the Season 3 roadmap for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, confirming release windows for several characters throughout late 2026. Rick Strowd will launch in July, followed by Duck King in August, Kim Kaphwan in September, and Laocorn in November. Two mystery characters are slated for October and December releases, rounding out the DLC content for the year.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Starts Season 3 on July 23rd With Rick Strowd, More Details Revealed
SNK Corporation has detailed Season 3 plans for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, revealing a "Destined for Revenge" theme and a staggered release schedule for new characters. Rick Strowd launches July 23rd, followed by Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, and Laocorn Gaudeamus in subsequent months, with two mystery characters planned for October and December. A new "Revenge Edition" will bundle all season passes, and DLC characters are now available for individual purchase.
Evening Reading - July 14, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming industry updates, including pre-order guides for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC. It also reports on Ubisoft Barcelona developer strikes over layoffs, a delay for the PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick, and the retirement of Dead Space creator Glen Schofield. Additionally, the article touches on non-gaming news regarding data centers and healthcare.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Teases Duck King, Kim Kaphwan in New Animated Trailer
A new animated trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has been released, featuring characters Duck King and Kim Kaphwan. The trailer also celebrated the release of other Season 2 DLC characters, such as Kenshiro, while hinting at further potential roster additions to the fighting game.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 3 DLC teases Duck King, Kim Kaphwan & Rick Strowd
SNK has teased the upcoming DLC characters for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, revealing that Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, Rick Strowd, and Laocorn Gaudeamus will be added to the roster. While a release schedule is not yet confirmed, SNK aims for a character a month. The article also mentions previous teasers and the inclusion of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star.
Evening Reading - July 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including a trailer for Dune 3, QuakeCon 2026 plans, a Pokemon GO anniversary event, and Id Software confirming layoffs. It also touches on business news like SK Hynix's stock performance, Apple suing OpenAI, Meta suspending an AI feature, and EA College Football 25 removing microtransactions. Additionally, it highlights deals for Nintendo and Square Enix games, Palworld exiting Early Access, and new map collections.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves devs want to continue the once-a-month DLC in Season 3
SNK producer Shinya Tamaki expressed the company's desire to maintain a monthly DLC character release schedule for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves into Season 3. Tamaki noted that optimizing development teams for this pace was challenging but ultimately successful, leading to fan satisfaction. The team is committed to continuing this content release strategy.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves devs on finishing season 2 & working with Fist of the North Star
SNK Director Hayato Konya and Producer Shinya Tamaki discuss the challenges of releasing monthly DLC characters for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2, culminating in the addition of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star. They detail the optimization required for their development teams and the unique design hurdles of adapting Kenshiro's signature finishing moves for gameplay without immediately killing opponents.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
Evening Reading - June 29, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Star Fox and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a roguelike called Poly Fighter, and an investigation into Super Micro and NVIDIA. It also notes the resignation of Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson and announces the Tekken World Tour Finals for EVO Singapore 2027.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Kenshiro Release
Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star has been released as the final Season Pass 2 character for SNK's fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, on PC. This addition marks the conclusion of the game's second season pass content.
From North Star to South Town – Kenshiro Is Coming to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!
Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN is now available as the final Season Pass 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The Legend Edition, which includes the base game and both Season Passes, is also available. Kenshiro brings a technical and powerful fighting style to the game, featuring unique moves and mechanics.
Evening Reading - June 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers news and deals from June 26, 2026, including updates on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It also notes a decrease in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X sales in the US for May and highlights weekend download deals for Nintendo Switch and PC.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is an exciting arena for Kenshiro's explosive Hokuto Shinken
Kenshiro, the iconic protagonist from Fist of the North Star, is set to join SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a playable DLC character in June 2026. Early impressions highlight his unique pressure point mechanics, which allow for devastating combos and strategic gameplay, potentially making him one of the game's most dangerous fighters. His kit includes moves like Hundred-Kick Rush and Seven Stars of Death, with a special pressure point gimmick that can lead to significant damage and dizzy states.
