Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Fighting Game Collaborates with Street Fighter, Introduces Ken and Chun-Li Characters
SNK made a thrilling announcement during a recent Tokyo Game Show stream, revealing a crossover collaboration between their upcoming fighting game, Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, and the iconic Street Fighter franchise. The collaboration will feature popular Street Fighter characters Ken and Chun-Li as part of the game’s season pass 1. Ken is set to join the roster in the summer of 2025, with Chun-Li following suit in the winter of the same year.
In addition to Ken and Chun-Li, the Street Fighter 6 game will also incorporate Fatal Fury characters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui. Terry Bogard was already introduced into the game earlier this week, adding further excitement for fans of both franchises.
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves boasts a diverse roster of returning characters, including familiar faces like Terry Bogard, Rock Howard, Tizoc, Hotaru Futaba, Marco Rodrigues, B. Jenet, Kevin Rian, Mai Shiranui, and Billy Kane. The game also introduces new characters Preecha and Vox Reaper to the mix, promising a fresh and dynamic gameplay experience for players.
The highly anticipated game is scheduled for release on April 24 across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Fatal Fury City of the Wolves since its initial announcement at the EVO fighting game tournament in 2022, marking the return of the beloved franchise after a hiatus of over two decades.
The Fatal Fury series, known as Garō Densetsu in Japan, holds a special place in the hearts of fighting game enthusiasts as one of SNK’s most iconic franchises. The series has introduced players to memorable characters like Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, Mai Shiranui, Blue Mary, and Geese Howard, among others. The debut of Fatal Fury: King of Fighters in arcades in 1991 marked the beginning of a legacy that has endured through various installments, with the last release, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, dating back to 1999.
The crossover success of Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting led to the creation of The King of Fighters franchise, which has become a staple in the world of fighting games. Characters from Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting have seamlessly integrated into The King of Fighters series, solidifying their status as fan-favorite fighters in the genre.
The influence of the Fatal Fury series extends beyond the realm of gaming, with the release of several animated adaptations over the years. The Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf OVA in 1992, Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle OVA in 1993, and Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture in 1994 have all contributed to expanding the universe of the franchise. Notably, all three anime feature character designs by renowned artist Masami Ōbari, who also directed the third installment. Discotek Media has made these anime accessible to fans through official releases.
The collaboration between Fatal Fury City of the Wolves and Street Fighter represents a significant moment for fans of both franchises, offering a unique opportunity to pit their favorite characters against one another in thrilling battles. As the release date draws near, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a memorable gaming experience for fighting game enthusiasts worldwide.
