Recent leaks had indicated as much, but it is now confirmed: Hokutomaru will indeed be present at the launch of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on April 24th. In fact, he is the 17th and final character, excluding those who will arrive as DLC throughout the year. Now a few years older, Hokutomaru has grown taller but still maintains his signature ponytail and scarf. As a disciple of Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui, he has continued to learn techniques from both mentors, and SNK has decided to grant him the famous Zaneiken of Andy, making him even faster and more aggressive. He retains the ability to throw shurikens, which can now be tripled, and also possesses a borrowed fury technique from Andy. It is hoped that he will introduce new techniques to avoid being seen merely as a clone of his young student.
Regarding Hokutomaru’s story, it is revealed that following the previous tournament, with Terry’s assistance, he departed his mountain home for the vibrant South Town metropolis. Amidst the challenges and opportunities of urban life, the young fighter Shiranui dedicates considerable time to pondering how best to employ his skills in helping others. As the upcoming final tournament draws near, Hokutomaru sees this as an ideal moment to evaluate his progress.
We would like to share the livestream created by SNK to showcase some matches. The stream features the entire roster, though Cristiano Ronaldo and DJ Salvatore Ganacci stood out. SNK also officially confirmed the two-plane mode that was leaked last month, a significant feature of the Fatal Fury series that had been abandoned with the release of Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
The release of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is scheduled for April 24th and will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Hokutomaru, a disciple of Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui, is set to be the 17th and final character in the game. Now taller, he retains his ponytail and scarf, and has been trained by Andy to use the Zaneiken technique, which enhances his speed and aggression. He can still throw shurikens, now tripled, and also displays borrowed fury from Andy. After moving from his mountain home to South Town following the last tournament, Hokutomaru is considering how best to utilize his abilities for good as the final tournament approaches. SNK has released a livestream featuring various characters, including Cristiano Ronaldo and DJ Salvatore Ganacci, who garnered significant attention. Additionally, they have officially confirmed the return of the two-plane mode, a key feature from the Fatal Fury saga that was previously abandoned in Garou Mark of the Wolves.
