Fatal Fury City of the Wolves: Nightmare Geese and Street Fighter Crossover Arriving Soon
SNK has unveiled exciting news for fans of their upcoming fighting game, Fatal Fury City of the Wolves. A new trailer showcases the DLC character Nightmare Geese, set to launch on February 26. Alongside this reveal, SNK also announced "Round 3" of its highly anticipated crossover with Street Fighter, also launching on the same date.
Nightmare Geese Enters the Ring
The new trailer provides a glimpse of Nightmare Geese's unique fighting style and abilities. This character promises to bring a fresh and formidable presence to the game's roster. Players can look forward to mastering his moves and incorporating him into their strategies.
Street Fighter Crossover Continues
The collaboration between Fatal Fury and Street Fighter continues with "Round 3," further expanding the cast of iconic characters. This crossover promises to deliver exciting matchups and unique interactions between fighters from both universes. Fans can anticipate seeing their favorite Street Fighter characters clash with the Fatal Fury cast.
Season Pass 2 Details
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves' Season Pass 2 includes a lineup of exciting additions. Following Kim Jae Hoon's launch on January 22, Blue Mary is scheduled to join the fight in March. Wolfgang Krauser will then make his debut in April. Two additional, yet unannounced, characters are also planned for release in May and June, completing the Season Pass 2 roster.
Game Release Information
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves is scheduled to launch in April 2025. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This multi-platform release ensures that a wide audience can experience the latest installment in the Fatal Fury franchise.
Street Fighter Crossover: A Recap
The crossover with Street Fighter has already introduced several prominent characters. Ken and Chun-Li, both part of Season Pass 1, have joined the Fatal Fury universe. Andy Bogard was released on June 24, followed by Ken on August 3, Joe Higashi on October 11, Chun-Li on November 5, and MR. BIG on December 9.
Returning and New Faces
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves boasts a diverse roster of returning and new characters. Familiar faces like Terry Bogard, Rock Howard, Tizoc, Hotaru Futaba, Marco Rodrigues, B. Jenet, Kevin Rian, Billy Kane, Mai Shiranui, Kim Dong Hwan, and Gato are set to return. The game also introduces new characters such as Preecha and Vox Reaper, adding fresh dynamics to the gameplay.
A Legacy Revived
SNK initially announced Fatal Fury City of the Wolves at the EVO fighting game tournament in 2022. This title marks the return of the franchise after more than two decades since its last installment. The revival has generated considerable anticipation among fans who have eagerly awaited a new chapter in the Fatal Fury saga.
The Fatal Fury Legacy
Fatal Fury, known as Garō Densetsu in Japan, holds a significant place in SNK's history. The franchise introduced iconic characters such as Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, Mai Shiranui, Blue Mary, and Geese Howard. Fatal Fury: King of Fighters debuted in arcades in 1991, with the latest installment, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, released in 1999.
The King of Fighters Connection
The King of Fighters franchise originated as a crossover fighter featuring characters from Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting. These characters have become mainstays in the long-running series, highlighting the lasting impact of the Fatal Fury universe.
Anime Adaptations
The Fatal Fury series has also inspired several anime adaptations. Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf OVA (1992), Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle OVA (1993), and Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994) all feature character designs by Masami Ōbari. Ōbari also directed the third anime installment. Discotek Media has released all three anime titles.
