After a 26-year absence, the Fatal Fury saga returns with “City of the Wolves,” and SNK has made a significant effort. With a substantial global marketing campaign and appearances by internationally renowned guest stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and DJ Salvatore Ganacci, alongside meticulously crafted gameplay, Osaka’s studio also announced a cash prize of $2.5 million for the dedicated world tournament to this new installment, an unprecedented sum in the franchise’s history. This will be brought to life later in the year in the US through the SNK World Championship 2025, which features “City of the Wolves” and other SNK titles like The King of Fighters XV and Samurai Shodown.
If the total prize pool amounts to $2.5 million, the champion of the main event will receive a record-breaking $1.5 million, an unprecedented sum for a fighting game in the franchise. Notably, qualifiers will take place across various regions worldwide, leading up to a final event in the United States by the end of 2025. It has also been announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be included in the 2025 Esports World Cup, which is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This three-year partnership between SNK and the Esports World Cup foundation aims to promote global growth for the franchise and attract a new generation of fans.
Released on April 24, 2025, Fatal Fury City of the Wolves marked the grand return of the iconic 90s series, featuring a playable cast of 17 characters from launch. The gameplay has been modernized with the introduction of the REV System, offering various offensive options such as REV Arts, REV Accel, and REV Blows, while retaining classic mechanics from Garou Mark of the Wolves. For our full review, please visit [link].
