SNK Reveals Big Plans for The King of Fighters’ 30th Anniversary

SNK Reveals Big Plans for The King of Fighters' 30th Anniversary

Key Takeaways

  • SNK celebrates 30 years of King of Fighters with special projects, including development documents and digital stickers/wallpapers.
  • Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui make appearances in Street Fighter 6, not part of KOF’s 30th anniversary festivities.
  • Fans eagerly await 27 more announcements throughout the year from SNK.

As a gamer who has grown up with SNK’s legendary fighting games, I can’t help but feel nostalgic about the 30th anniversary of The King of Fighters franchise. Having played countless hours on arcade machines and consoles, it feels like a part of my life has reached another milestone.


As someone who grew up in the ’90s and was a die-hard fan of arcade games, I can attest to the impact that The King of Fighters (KOF) franchise has had on my life and the gaming world at large. This iconic fighting game series is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, which is quite an achievement for any video game franchise.

In the present day, The King of Fighters remains a well-known brand, as evidenced by the unveiling of King of Fighters 15 in 2022 and the unexpected appearance of Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui as guest characters in Street Fighter 6. However, it seems that Terry and Mai’s involvement in Street Fighter 6, along with other studio announcements from 2024, are not part of the series’ 30th anniversary celebration. Instead, SNK has been planning several different projects to be unveiled throughout 2024.

On the official website for “The King of Fighters” 30th anniversary celebration, three announcements have been made so far. Firstly, SNK has decided to share development documents from several games in the series. Secondly, fans will have the opportunity to revisit the classic “King of Fighters” series on September 6, 2024, as a special poster will be unveiled. Lastly, on September 13, 2024, SNK plans to offer a collection of digital stickers and mobile phone wallpapers themed around the anniversary.

SNK Has 30 Announcements for KOF’s 30th Anniversary

At present, no information has been shared regarding potential new games, rereleases, or additional DLC characters for The King of Fighters 15. But keep in mind, there are 27 upcoming announcements labeled “coming soon,” so there might be a surprise reveal before the year ends. Given the current announcement schedule, it seems like one will be made every week, so fans should stay tuned for updates.

Moving on to updates from the SNK universe, the studio has made a return of SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, making it available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4. This re-release includes an updated rollback netcode for seamless multiplayer gaming. Moreover, SNK unveiled the launch date for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, set for April 24, 2025. This new installment in the series will see the return of fan favorites like Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, and Rock Howard, alongside fresh additions such as Vox Reaper and Preecha. As Fatal Fury gears up for its grand return next year, SNK seems to be cooking up something big for King of Fighters too.

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2024-08-25 21:24