Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Everything You Need to Know for the Open Beta Starting Tomorrow

Ready to fire up your engines and let loose some serious fury? Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the classic ’90s brawler from SNK, is making a grand comeback on April 24, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S. But if you can’t wait that long, you’re in luck—the Open Beta starts tomorrow, running from February 20 to 24. It’s your golden opportunity to dive into this next-gen fighting experience, packed with groundbreaking game mechanics, visually striking comic book art style, and versatile control schemes. So, fighters, it’s time to sharpen those claws and challenge South Town’s finest!

Step into the Open Beta for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and sink your teeth into its robust features. Players get to test the waters with the newly integrated rollback netcode and cross-network play. Choose from eight dynamic characters, and dive into three exhilarating online modes: Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Room Match. And if you’re new to all this? No worries, there’s an offline Tutorial mode perfect for mastering the game’s fundamentals.

Introducing the Rev System in City of the Wolves—a customizable arsenal designed to boost your offensive game right from the start. Only the fiercest fighters can harness and balance these Rev techniques to become the ultimate victor of South Town. For those eager to learn more, make sure to hit up our official Fighting Guide.

In South Town’s ring, you’ll get a chance to meet some legendary characters, including the iconic Terry Bogard and the fan-beloved Mai Shiranui. Terry brings versatility to the table with his powerful projectile and anti-air moves. Perfect for newcomers, his moveset like Power Charge and Crack Shoot keep the pressure on opponents who block too often.

Then there’s Mai, a character rich in movement and special move options. She’s ideal for players seeking agility and constant pressure tactics. Her abilities like Sayo Chidori ensure opponents never have an easy ride, even when they’re defending.

Joining the battle are fresh faces like Preecha, a dedicated Muay Thai specialist with precise attacks, and Vox Reaper, whose demonic karate flair promises a unique challenge. Preecha’s relentless style focuses on multi-hit attacks, while Vox utilizes long-range strikes and a mix of shockwave moves that keep the opponent guessing.

The Open Beta’s roster doesn’t stop there; classic favorites and new contenders await ready for action. Rock Howard, the prodigy of Terry and son of Geese Howard, makes his mark with a wide range of special attacks. His signature moves like Shippuu Ken and Shinkuu Nage will be critical in keeping foes at arm’s length or setting up powerful combos.

Meanwhile, Hotaru Futaba, B. Jenet, and Kain R. Heinlein bring their own set of skills to the stage. Hotaru’s agility ensures she remains dominant, while B. Jenet’s technical prowess makes her a captivating fighter to control. Kain, ambitious and strategic, dominates the mid-to-long range game with his projectile expertise.

With a full lineup of characters that continue to grow, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves promises intense excitement on the streets of South Town—each brawl unraveling a new legend. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned player, the game caters to all with two distinct control modes: the classic Arcade Style or the streamlined Smart Style, ensuring everyone can pull off special moves with ease.

Pre-orders for the Special Edition are now open at $59.99 USD / €59.99 EUR, including the base game and Season Pass 1. Bonuses include a retro Terry Bogard costume and early access to the game three days ahead of its official launch.

Gear up for an action-packed Open Beta and mark your calendars for the full release on April 24, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S. In the meantime, make sure to follow Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and the KOF Studio on social media for more updates and community connections.