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- Ken Masters will join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in Summer 2025, with Chun-Li following in Winter 2025.
- Kens gameplay retains classic moves while incorporating unique SNK twists, including the Rev System, a new mechanic in City of the Wolves.
- Kens narrative places him in South Town as he searches for truth after being wrongly accused, leading to an encounter with Terry Bogard.
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will offer both traditional Arcade Mode and RPG-style Episodes of South Town mode for Kens gameplay. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Unveils Ken Masters in Summer 2025 with Chun-Li to Follow
The fighting game community is buzzing with excitement following SNK’s latest trailer unveiling Ken Masters as a guest character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This highly anticipated crossover appearance follows recent collaborations between SNK and Capcom, which saw Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui join the roster of Street Fighter 6. Ken Masters is set to arrive in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in Summer 2025, with Chun-Li slated to follow in Winter 2025. The trailer offers the first look at how Ken, the iconic blond from Street Fighter, integrates into the distinctive art style of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. His in-game design reflects his more mature, “exiled” appearance from Street Fighter 6, which aligns with his backstory in City of the Wolves where he is on the run. Players will also have the option to select his classic red gi as an alternate outfit.
In terms of gameplay, Ken’s moveset retains his signature flaming kicks, including his classic Shoryukens and Hurricane Kicks, while incorporating unique “SNK twists” to some combos. His combat style will also utilize the Rev System, a new mechanic introduced in City of the Wolves. Separately, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive significant updates on July 15, including Arcade Mode and extra single-player content, alongside a character theme by Brazilian DJ ALOK. While Ken Masters is scheduled for a Summer 2025 release, more information is expected as Evo 2025 approaches. Gameplay footage shows Ken Masters engaging in a sparring match against Terry Bogard, an SNK veteran, on a new stage modeled after Ryu’s classic temple castle stage from Street Fighter II. Ken’s narrative in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves places him in South Town, a lawless city, as he seeks the truth after being wrongly accused of a mysterious incident. This quest will see him unraveling a plot involving shady characters, providing a compelling setting for his inevitable encounter with Terry Bogard. Beyond traditional Arcade Mode, Ken will also be playable in the RPG-style “Episodes of South Town” mode.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles. SNK includes Ken in Season Pass 1 DLC, offering it free to those who have purchased Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This collaboration represents a significant achievement for SNK, delivering both fan service that resonates with long-time players and a masterfully executed, consistent crossover that respects both fighting game legacies. Unlike crossovers that offer mere skins or cameos, City of the Wolves integrates Ken, and soon Chun-Li, genuinely within its narrative universe.
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Official Name | Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike |
Brief Summary | 3rd Strike tells the story of what happened after the events of Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact and the conclusion of the Third World Warrior Tournament (fourth, retroactively). Among the battles that occured during this time:
Alex vs. Ryu - Ryu encounters and defeats Alex comprehensively, leading Alex to become obsessed with fighting Ryu again and becoming a better fighter. Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is the second follow-up to Street Fighter III. The game increased the character roster by adding five new characters and also added further refinements to the previous game's play mechanics and rules. All the returning characters from the previous Street Fighter III games were given new stages, endings, and voice actors for certain characters, continuing the overall storyline from where the first two games left off. |
Platforms | Arcade |
Released | May 12, 1999 |
Genre | Fighting, Arcade |
Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
Languages | German |
Genre | Capcom Production Studio 2 |
Genre | Capcom |
Ratings | 86/100 (106 reviews) |
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Links to external sources for further reading
- Ken Masters Revealed in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Trailerhttps://news.ssbcrack.com/ken-masters-revealed-in-fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-trailer/
- SNK gives us a first in-game look Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ free DLC guest character, Ken from Street Fighterhttps://variablemag.com/games/snk-gives-us-a-first-in-game-look-fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolvess-free-dlc-guest-character-ken-from-street-fighter/
- Street Fighter's Ken Brings Some Spice to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5, PS4https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/07/street-fighters-ken-brings-some-spice-to-fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-on-ps5-ps4
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves x Street Fighter - Official Ken Masters Gameplay Reveal Trailerhttps://www.ign.com/videos/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-x-street-fighter-official-ken-masters-gameplay-reveal-trailer
- Popularhttps://variablemag.com/games/snk-gives-us-a-first-in-game-look-fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolvess-free-dlc-guest-character-ken-from-street-fighter/