Key Facts
SNK has unveiled a new DLC character trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, confirming that Kenshiro from the iconic manga Fist of the North Star will join the roster. The character will be available in June as part of the Season Pass 2.
Details of the DLC Release
The trailer, released on Friday, showcases Kenshiro's signature moves and fighting style. He is the sixth character in Season Pass 2, following Kim Jae Hoon (January 22), Nightmare Geese (February 26), Blue Mary (March 26), Wolfgang Krauser (April 24), and Mr. Karate (May 27). The game's first anniversary on April 24 will also see Krauser's debut.
Impact on the Game
Kenshiro's inclusion marks a major crossover between SNK's Fatal Fury and the Fist of the North Star franchise. This follows previous crossovers with Street Fighter, which added Ken and Chun-Li in Season Pass 1. The game has also introduced characters like Andy Bogard (June 24), Joe Higashi (October 11), and MR. BIG (December 9).
What Readers Should Know
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the first new mainline entry in over two decades, announced at EVO 2022. The base roster includes returning fighters such as Terry Bogard, Rock Howard, Tizoc, Hotaru Futaba, Marco Rodrigues, B. Jenet, Kevin Rian, Billy Kane, Mai Shiranui, Kim Dong Hwan, and Gato, alongside newcomers Preecha and Vox Reaper. The game also features guest characters like Salvatore Ganacci and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Fatal Fury series began in arcades in 1991, with the last installment Garou: Mark of the Wolves releasing in 1999. The franchise inspired three anime adaptations in 1992, 1993, and 1994, all featuring character designs by Masami Ōbari, who also directed the third film.
FAQ
When will Kenshiro be available in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves?
Kenshiro will debut in June as part of the Season Pass 2 DLC.
Which other characters are in Season Pass 2?
Season Pass 2 includes Kim Jae Hoon (January 22), Nightmare Geese (February 26), Blue Mary (March 26), Wolfgang Krauser (April 24), Mr. Karate (May 27), and Kenshiro (June).
Is Kenshiro from a manga or anime?
Yes, Kenshiro is the protagonist of the manga and anime series Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken).