Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves brings the Fatal Fury series back after 26 years. Set about a year after the events of Garou: Mark of the Wolves, this entry boasts the Episodes of South Town story mode, crossplay, special guest fighters (Cristiano Ronaldo, Salvatore Ganacci, Ken, Chun-Li, Kenshiro, Sano Manjiro and Ken Ryuguji), and a soundtrack that features themes by many world-class DJs (Steve Aoki, Alan Walker, Afrojack, Luciano, Alok, Butch, R3HAB, Sidney Samson, Artbat, Solomun, Dubioza Kolektiv, Miss Monique and Moontalk). It was nominated for and won "Best Fighting Game" at The Game Awards 2025.

A Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game will be released on October 22, 2026.

To do: Make a pre-release page, with stuff to document.

Regional Differences#

To do: More differences to document between regions.

Jukebox#

Japan	International

Japan	International

The Jukebox menu has the game logos for previous SNK titles changed between regions due to them having different names. This applies to the Fatal Fury (Garou Densetu in Japan) and Art of Fighting games.

Revisional Differences#

To do: There may be more revisional differences to document between updates on the game's news page.

Ver. 1.00#

The initial release of the game.

Ver. 1.01#

• Some issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.10#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.11#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.12#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.13#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.14#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.15#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.16#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.17#

• Some more issues have been fixed.

Ver. 1.20#

• Various feature improvements
  • Andy Bogard was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.

Ver. 1.21#

• Updated some game modes
  • New stories were added to Arcade Mode.
  • Added new playable characters to Arcade Mode and Episodes of South Town.

Ver. 1.30#

• Various feature improvements
  • Ken from the Street Fighter series was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, Suzaku Castle stage, character data and moveset.
  • The game's original opening cinematic, Masami Obari's animated music video for "Terry Andy Joe" by Salvatore Ganacci, was replaced with a new animated opening movie for the Street Fighter collaboration featuring Terry and Ken when starting the game in this update.
  • You can now switch the music type from "SNK" to "Collaboration", and alter the game's default SFX to those used in Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Street Fighter III or Street Fighter 6.
  • You can now switch who appears on the Episodes of South Town icon on the layout of the menu art. Ken for the alternate style, or Rock Howard for the default style.
  • Music tracks from the Street Fighter series was added to the Jukebox with Ken's inclusion.
    • "Ken's Stage" and "Ryu's Stage" from Super Street Fighter II Turbo.
    • "Stage-Ken" from Street Fighter Alpha 2.
    • "Ken's Theme" and "Ryu's Theme" from Street Fighter V.
    • "Reinvent the Game", "Spirit Of The Flame - Ken's Theme", "Viator - Ryu's Theme", "Kurikinton SF6 Arrange - Terry's Theme" and "Enryuujin SF6 Arrange - Mai's Theme" from Street Fighter 6.

Ver. 1.31#

• More issues were fixed.

Ver. 1.32#

• Various feature improvements
  • The game's original opening cinematic was brought back with this update when starting the game.
  • Updated the Ranked Matches to coincide with the start of Phase 1.
  • Joe Higashi was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.

Ver. 1.33#

• Various feature improvements
  • Chun-Li from the Street Fighter series was added to the game, along with her story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.
  • More battle adjustments for certain characters.
  • New collaboration panel art to the main menu by Kyotaro Azuma, TONKO and Eisuke Ogura added to the main menu with Chun-Li's inclusion.

Default (Normal)	Default (Alternate, Pre-Ver. 1.33)	Collaboration (Pre-Ver 1.80)	Collaboration (Ver. 1.80)

• 12 more music tracks from the Street Fighter series were added to the Jukebox with Chun-Li's inclusion.
  • "Chun-Li's Stage", "Guile's Stage", "Blanka's Stage", "Fei Long's Stage" and "Cammy's Stage" from Super Street Fighter II Turbo.
  • "Stage-Chun-Li" from Street Fighter Alpha 2.
  • "Crowded Street (Yun & Yang's Stage)", "You Blow My Mind (Dudley's Stage)", "The Circuit (Hugo's Stage)" and "Psych Out (Gill's Stage)" from Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future.
  • "Chun-Li's Theme" from Street Fighter V.
  • "Not A Little Girl - Chun-Li's Theme" from Street Fighter 6.
• Made minor functional adjustments to improve visibility and usability in Trials.
• Added a Hidden Gear option to Button Config in Smart Style.
• Changed KO flourishes for Ignition Gears, Redline Gears, and Hidden Gears.
• Activation effects will no longer show when you restart in Training Mode and trials. This change only applies if you set your S.P.G. to the Accel Ratio position.
• Resolved a bug in Ranked Match, where Points wouldn't calculate correctly when a Rating Match player loses to a Rank Point Match player under certain conditions.
• Resolved a bug in Training, where states wouldn't load properly after saving and loading frames at certain times during an action.
• Resolved several minor issues.
• A known issue involving Button Config, as some users are experiencing this whereby certain buttons cannot be assigned. If this happens to you, try restoring defaults from within the Button Config menu—this may help.

Ver. 1.34#

• Various feature improvements
  • Mr. Big was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.
  • More battle adjustments for certain characters.
• A frame meter was added to Training Mode. This lets you see more technical data (startup, recovery, and more) for your character's moves. Head to the Display section in the pause menu to get started. While you're at it, flip over to Reversals and check out the new guard cancel option as well!
• In Ranked and Casual Matches, the game's response to a Ranked or Casual Match interruption in the event of an error was improved. Matchmaking will remain on if recovery is at all possible. (Previously it would be disabled)
• You'll now receive points in the event of a disconnection in Ranked Matches. (Only if it's found that the opponent clearly disconnected)
• Adjusted server communications to reduce the time needed for clone learning. (Effects may vary by hardware)
• In Button Config, for Button Mappings an issue was fixed where some users couldn't assign certain buttons.
• In Settings, an issue was fixed where players couldn't select an appropriate resolution on Steam Deck.

Ver. 1.72#

• Various feature improvements
  • Kim Jae Hoon was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, character data, stage and moveset.
  • More battle adjustments for characters.
  • Ranked Match Phase 2 begins. Rating Match players (ranks Legendary Wolf and higher) have had their Legendary Rates reset, based on their placement at the end of Phase 1. For standard Ranked Matches, a new Rank Point bonus will apply to Platinum Wolf and Diamond Wolf players who get at least five wins in a row. Fight on in Phase 2 and enjoy a whole new wave of online competition!
  • Trial Command List: Reviewed and modified certain content in line with character adjustments.
  • Changes in the Tutorial: Reviewed and modified certain content in line with character adjustments.
    • Expert: Updated the REV Blow and Unique Defensive Mechanics exercises. They're now easier to understand.
  • The Leaderboard can now load more than 300 entries. (Filter will only apply to what has been loaded).
  • A resolved issue: Made minor adjustments to cursor behavior.

Ver. 1.73#

• Various feature improvements. This update aims to resolve various issues, as follows.
  • In Training, some reversal actions wouldn't come out while overheated (even when the proper conditions were met). This was now fixed.
  • In Trial, Kim Jae Hoon's Advanced Lv. 5 trial (Arcade Style) wouldn't complete under certain conditions. This was now fixed.
  • In Room Match, the game would occasionally drop you back to the lobby while spectating, due to connection issues. This has been fixed.
• In Training, there is a known issue. For Terry's alternate costume, the startup frame number didn't match the regular version (1F short).
  • More battle adjustments were made for characters.

Ver. 1.80#

• Various feature improvements
  • Nightmare Geese was added to the game, along with his own dedicated story mode in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.
  • Alternate Costumes were added. Rock and Preecha get a separate set of threads inspired by Luke and Juri's outfits in Street Fighter 6. Both alternate costumes are of course customizable in Color Edit Mode. Add your own personal flair before donning them in battle!
  • Enjoy a brand-new crossover episode in EOST, featuring a unique story, exclusive skills, and friends and foes that are all unmistakably Street Fighter. Characters you've leveled up in the standard EOST adventure can be used as-is here too. Put your best fighter forward and take to the streets as Ken and Chun-Li hit South Town in pursuit of an old "friend" from Street Fighter 6. Follow along as the World Warriors join forces with the wolves of Fatal Fury, determined to quell the chaos engulfing all of South Town! Meanwhile, something doesn't seem right with Terry Bogard... Just what is happening to the Hungry Wolf?
  • New Stage added. Beat the buzzer and the opposition at the newly added Metro City B-Ball Court! Use it in Training Mode or online matches and get ready for all-new (if not strangely old-school) street fights! There's also cameo appearances from characters like Li-Fen, Manon and Ryu in the background!
  • More menu artwork added.
  • In Tutorial, the Basic S.P.G. exercise was updated. It's now easier to understand.
  • More music from the Street Fighter series was added to the Jukebox.
  • The Collab Style version of the Character Select screen was added with this update, and was used exclusively in the Street Fighter 6 crossover episode in Episodes of South Town.

Default	Collaboration

• In Replays, an issue was fixed where replays of certain Preecha matchups wouldn't play properly.

Ver. 1.90#

• Various feature improvements
  • Blue Mary was added to the game, along with her story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.
  • More battle adjustments for certain characters.
  • A new stage, Pioneer Plaza was added. An old historical landmark in the Central City area. This is Mary's favorite spot in South Town—a place where one can sit back and quietly reflect on the city's humble beginnings. Gear up and get ready for a showdown in a solemn, stately arena!
  • In Episodes of South Town, REV Parry & REV Rush can now cancel into REV Rush with a →→ input.
• In Trials, the following trials couldn't be completed under certain conditions. These were fixed with the update.
  • Preecha (Arcade Style): Intermediate Lv. 4
  • Hokutomaru (Arcade Style): Advanced Lv. 5
• Misconduct Measures: Game application obtained through improper means (from third-party channels and so on) will no longer be playable.

Ver. 2.01#

• Various feature improvements
  • A background was added to the Title Screen in Ver. 2.01.

Pre-Ver. 2.01	Ver. 2.01

• More battle adjustments for certain characters.
  • Wolfgang Krauser was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.
  • A new stage, Kaiser Hall was added. A strikingly German-style concert hall in Central City, designed to aid a certain emperor's siege on South Town (or so the rumors claim). Let its impressive grandeur and hellacious harmonies satiate your hunger for battle!
  • The new mode, Wolves' Destiny, has been added! A new narrative that depicts the events after Arcade Mode. The tale this time around is "The Wolves Hunger for the Throne", where Wolfgang Krauser, the returning emperor, confronts the rising idealist Kain R. Heinlein in a war for South Town through the shadows. Wolves' Destiny comes fully voiced (in both Japanese and English) and fully illustrated, with branching storylines and different endings based on your own dialogue choices. Brave a new tomorrow awaiting these hungry wolves!
  • We've added an alternate Kain costume to celebrate the addition of Wolves' Destiny! This bold new outfit and hairstyle reflects Kain's noble ambitions and mastery of Dark Void Arts. Don it in the arena as is, or customize it to your liking in Color Edit first—either way, enjoy the Second South visionary's ominous aura like never before!
  • Real Bout Fatal Fury's beloved Ring Out Battle mechanic is back! Get your nostalgia fix at Second South Central, a new stage exclusively for the new classic match type! These special fights let you instantly KO opponents by knocking them off the edge of the corresponding stage, regardless of their health. Bust up and break whatever obstructs the stage's edges, then send your opponent flying for the ring out—but watch out, or they'll get you first! Rev it up for a turbulent tug-of-war rooted in Fatal Fury's storied history!
  • Smart Style: Now Even More Special! The heavy version of a special move can now be used in Smart Style. This opens up fresh combo routes and neutral game plans, layering even more strategy into every encounter.
  • This update revamps the entire user interface, revising the visual flow of each screen to ensure that you get to where you want to go as smoothly and as easily as possible. Some features have also been adjusted to make them more enjoyable to use.
  • Mode Select replaces the original main menu with a convenient portal interface to streamline navigation and improve the user experience. The portal comprises three main access points, as follows.
  • In South Town Chronicles, play Arcade, EOST, or Wolves' Destiny and experience the South Town saga. Recommended for story lovers who want to dive deeper into the Fatal Fury universe with some casual solo play.
  • In Battle Coliseum, prove your fighting prowess either online or offline in Ranked Matches, versus battles, missions, and other chaotic contests. If you're looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place to be!
  • In Menu Hub, access menus and modes not found in South Town Chronicles or Battle Coliseum. Includes game settings, Color Edit, Gallery Mode, and more.
  • In Room Match, this update adds training standby to the mix—a feature heavily requested by the community. Rooms have also been redesigned to improve usability!
  • Added Fighter's Hub. A new home for Battle Settings, online profiles, and other player data (win rates, match records, and so on). Review your accomplishments, brace for battle, and take on the world!
  • Help Menu added. A convenient Menu Hub repository of screen explanations and game tips. Here you'll also find Preecha's Perfect Fight Dojo, where the Rising Muay Thai Maiden herself shares her vast knowledge of fighter resources, battle mechanics, and more!
• In Training, these features were added:
  • Navigation: Access Training Mode at the push of a button from the Mode Select screen.
  • Pause menu: Improved design and adjusted content.
  • Online Match Settings: Use this pause menu option to quickly jump to Fighter's Hub and activate match standby.
• In Online, these features were added:
  • Added support for simultaneous standby (Ranked Matches and Casual Matches).
  • Adjusted matchmaking criteria.
• In Room Match, these features were added:
  • Navigation: Replaced the movable cursor with standard option selections.
  • Battle stations: Changed the number to four.
  • Training standby: You can now play in Training Mode while waiting for an online match.
  • Attack data: Can now be shown while spectating.
  • Settings: Can now be adjusted while seated. This includes character changes.
• In Friend List, view friend requests you've sent to other players via the new Friend Requests tab.
• Versus Mode replays can now be viewed while offline.
• In Gallery, these features were added:
  • Added the second movie for the Street Fighter collaboration.
  • Added collaboration artwork.
• Button Icon Sets were added to the PC version. Choose from five different icon sets when playing on controller.
• Button Config was added to the PC version. The following changes have also been made as a result:
  • Space bar: Can now be mapped when playing on keyboard.
  • Menus: Press Tab to open menus (previously Space).
  • Jukebox: Press Space to view playlists (previously Tab).
  • Unmappable: Tab and Backspace can no longer be mapped to actions. Any mappings made before this update have been reset.
  • Revert: Press Delete to revert a remapped key to its default (previously Esc).
• In Controller Select, reduced the connected controller limit from four to two for the sake of stability and usability.
• Strengthened account security measures. You'll need to update to the latest version to play online.
• In the Result screen, the timer wouldn't show after selecting Fight Again.
• After careful review of planned operations and the game experience as a whole, we've made the difficult decision to discontinue the following features:
  • Character Records: Mastery Points (other records will appear in Fighter's Hub in a more comprehensive form)
  • Leaderboard: Arcade, Mastery
  • Room Match: Party VS > Station Settings > Shuffle

Ver. 2.02#

• Various issue fixes
  • For REV Guard, a character would exit block stun under certain conditions.
  • For Hokutomaru's Kuuha Dan, the power gauge doesn't fill on hit.
  • For Krauser's Crouching LP, it can cancel into crouching HK on hit.
  • For Krauser's Kaiser Wave, unintended behavior occurs when he is hit at certain timings.
  • In Opponent searches, the opponent's connection type (wired/wireless) doesn't show at match confirmation.
  • Backgrounds may not show correctly after restarting in the middle of certain Hidden Gear cinematics (for Kim Jae Hoon, Tizoc). Issue occurs in Training Mode.
  • In Room Match, after reaching the max number of consecutive battles, the winner's spot is also vacated.
  • In Wolves' Destiny, unintended visual effects show at the top and bottom of the screen on Steam Deck.
  • In Ring Out Battles, unintended behavior occurs when certain moves lead to a KO and ring out at the same time.
• Fixes for the above issues are planned for future updates. Please wait for further information. We apologize for any inconvenience that may occur in the meantime.

Ver. 2.03#

• Various issue fixes
  • The opponent would lose control of their character if Krauser guard crushes them and then perform certain actions.

Ver. 2.1.2#

• Mr. Karate was added to the game, along with his story in Episodes of South Town, character data and moveset.
  • Certain win quotes involving upcoming characters, including Mr. Karate, will be added sequentially.
• A new stage, Buona Vista Dojo "Kyokugen" was added. A dojo by the ocean where Kyokugen Karate students train. The view from here is spectacular; you can even see a luxury cruise sail by at times. Let the idyllic surroundings and fervent atmosphere help you reach the peak of your potential online and in the lab!
• Added a stream-safe music filter option in Settings. Select "Apply" to prevent copyrighted music from playing in-game. Please make sure this setting is applied during your stream.
• More battle adjustments were made to characters.
• Various issue fixes
  • In Room Match, after reaching the max number of consecutive battles, the winner's spot would also be vacated.
  • In Training, at startup, data wouldn't show properly for some actions.
  • In Opponent searches, pressing the pause menu button during a KO flourish would pause the search itself.
  • In Opponent searches, the opponent's connection type (wired/wireless) wouldn't show at match confirmation.
  • In battles, KO'd characters would still be able to act under certain conditions.
  • Stage backgrounds would disappear during Training Mode. Issue occurred when restarting partway through certain Hidden Gear cinematics (for Kim Jae Hoon, Tizoc). Also, stage backgrounds normally hidden by certain Hidden Gear cinematic screen freezes would still show. Issue occurred after opening and closing the command list partway through.
  • Several minor issues were fixed.

Platform Differences#

• Version 1.2.1 added 120HZ compatibility for the PS5 version.

References#