City of the Wolves Coming April 2025

Hello, fighters! If you spent your childhood breaking arcade controls with insane combos and taunting your friends with “Hadouken” and “Shoryuken”, then get ready for a triumphant return. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is coming on April 24, 2025, and with it comes the promise of resurrecting all the hype that SNK has planted in our hearts since the 90s.

And I'm warning you now: if you're not prepared to venture into the unforgiving streets of South Town, it's best not to leave the dojo.

Return of a Legend: South Town Has Never Been So Wild

Let's go back in time for a moment. Fatal Fury – also known as Garou Densetsu in Japan – it was released there in 1991 and quickly became a mainstay of fighting games. While Street Fighter was teaching the world how to throw fireballs and do spinning grabs, Fatal Fury was creating a niche with its own style, charismatic characters and, of course, a good dose of fighting.

And now, 26 years after the release of Garou: Mark of the WolvesSNK has decided it's time to get back into action with City of the Wolves. South Town is back, and the city has never felt so alive, so dangerous, and so full of explosive ambition. And the best part? The game promises to bring together the classic and the modern, with the new REV Systemwhich will make even fighting veterans sweat in front of the screen.

REV System: Because Those Who Don't Evolve, Get Left Behind

And it doesn’t stop there. In addition to the new features, the game still features the classic battle systems that fans love – Combination Attacks, Just Defense, Braking and Dodge Attacks are all back, but with a modern twist. In other words, get ready to learn (or relearn) the nuances of combat in City of the Wolves.

Two Control Schemes: Why Inclusivity Also Counts in Fighting

If you're new to fighting games, don't worry – SNK has you covered, too. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves offers two distinct control schemes: the Arcade Stylewhich is based on precision and technique (perfect for veterans who like to show off their skills), and the Smart Stylewhich allows you to perform special moves and combos in a more accessible way, with simple button presses.

This is a smart move by SNK, ensuring that both new and veteran players can enjoy – or challenge themselves – in whatever way they choose. After all, everyone deserves a chance to shine in South Town, whether it’s with advanced skills or just a willingness to fight.

Episodes of South Town: The RPG Mode You Didn't Know You Needed

If the pure and simple combat isn't enough to quench your thirst for action, SNK has brought something even more ambitious to the table. Episodes of South Town is a single-player RPG mode that pits you against opponents in varied fighting conditions on an epic journey through South Town, earning XP and rewards to strengthen your fighter.

It's like they took the best of Street Fighter and mixed with elements of Final Fantasy. You start with a basic fighter and as you progress, you’ll hone your skills, building a diverse moveset and customizing your fighting style. Just imagine the possibilities – a Terry Bogard with enhanced moves, or a new fighter created from scratch, shaped by your playstyle.

And best of all? You can take this personalized experience online, taking on players from all over the world as your unique character.

Netcode Rollback and Cross-Platform: Painless Online Fighting

Let's be honest, no matter how good you are at Fatal Fury if the game's netcode is garbage. But SNK isn't joking around – City of the Wolves arrives with rollback netcode and cross-platform functionality, ensuring that your online matches are as smooth as a flawless execution of Power Geyser.

This means that it doesn’t matter whether you’re playing on PlayStation, Xbox or PC – the fights will flow smoothly. And with varied match modes such as Ranked Match, Casual Match and Room Matchthere's something for everyone, whether you're a hardcore competitor or just someone looking for some casual fun.

A Cast That No Fan Can Find Fault In

With 22 characters right off the bat, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves starts off with a bang. There are 17 fighters in the main roster – including familiar faces and new favorites – plus five DLC characters in the Season Pass 1. And they’re all presented with the vibrant, comic-book-inspired art style, ensuring that every fight is a true spectacle to behold.

What really impresses is the attention to detail in the character presentation. Each fighter is portrayed with the personality and fighting style that fans have come to love over the years, but with animations and graphics that do justice to the power of modern consoles.

Franchise Summary: A Story of Struggle and Glory

For those just arriving, the series Fatal Fury began in 1991 and quickly became one of the most iconic fighting game franchises. The series was groundbreaking in many ways, such as introducing layered backgrounds that allowed players to fight on different levels of an arena – something unheard of at the time.

Over the years, Fatal Fury evolved, culminating in Garou: Mark of the Wolves in 1999, which is widely considered one of the best fighting games of all time. Now, 26 years later, City of the Wolves is here to remind the world why this series should never have been forgotten.

Pre-Sale and Bonuses: Why You Deserve a Classic Terry

If all of this wasn't enough reason for you to be looking forward to the release of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolvesdigital pre-orders are now open, and anyone who secures the game in advance will gain access to the classic “FATAL FURY 2: TERRY” costume and three days of early access to the full game.

This is your chance to get in on the action before anyone else, and to boot, you can fight Terry dressed like he did in the old days. It's pure nostalgia with an extra dose of style.

So, fighters, get your controllers ready, sharpen your techniques and mark your calendar for April 24, 2025. Because South Town is calling, and only the strong will respond.