SNK Announces Return of Fatal Fury Series with New Game “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves”
In an exciting announcement at EVO 2023, SNK revealed that the beloved fighting game series, Fatal Fury, will be making a comeback after 24 years. The new game, titled Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, was first teased at last year’s EVO event, and this year’s tournament gave fans a glimpse of the game in action along with its official title.
While details about the game’s release date and specific features are still scarce, fans were treated to a trailer showcasing a showdown between iconic characters Terry Bogard and Rock Howard. The trailer, released by the official SNK Global Twitter account, has received an overwhelming response from fans eagerly awaiting the return of the franchise.
Aside from the gameplay footage, the trailer also unveiled several locations where players will battle it out in the upcoming game. These include Geese Tower, National Park, South Town Airport, Abandoned Dojo, Live House “Old Line,” and Factory. The introduction of these locations featured various voices, leading fans to speculate that characters such as Andy Bogard, Mai Shiranui, B. Jenet, Billy Kane, Marco, Hotaru Futaba, Tizoc, and Kain R. Heinlein may also make an appearance in the game.
This speculation aligns with a teaser image released at EVO 2022, showing two silhouetted characters believed to be Billy Kane and Kain R. Heinlein. If these assumptions prove true, fans can expect to see a diverse roster of familiar fighters in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
The Fatal Fury franchise, also known as the Garou series, made its debut in 1991 with Fatal Fury: King of Fighters on the Neo Geo console. The series gained a dedicated following over the years, with its last installment being 1999’s Garou: Mark of the Wolves. While the franchise took a hiatus, characters from Fatal Fury continued to appear in SNK’s flagship fighting game series, King of Fighters, including popular fighters Terry and Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi.
This announcement has sparked excitement among fans who have been eagerly waiting for the return of Fatal Fury. The revival of the beloved franchise signals a renewed era for the fighting game genre and promises to deliver thrilling gameplay and memorable characters.
As more information becomes available about Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, eager fans are advised to stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, EVO 2023 continues to showcase exciting announcements, such as the reveal of Project L’s latest character and Plankton’s introduction for Nick All-Stars Brawl 2.
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