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Build a three-fighter team and battle through fast-paced matches, chaining combos in local, online, and story modes.
Released 12 Dec 2024
Assemble Three-Fighter Teams
Link Super Combos
Practice Combo Trials
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Developed by SNK CORPORATION · Published by SNK CORPORATION
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV is a 2D team fighting game where you choose three fighters and face an opposing team. Its story mode continues the series' saga, while arcade-style matches let you take your team through a series of fights.
Combat centers on quick movement, character-specific attacks, combos, and managing your team across 3-on-3 battles. The game adds the Shatter Strike mechanic to the series' established battle system, and includes combo trials for practicing techniques.
Play against the CPU, locally with another player, or online. Training and mission modes offer ways to practice, while the Gallery includes movies and voice samples and the DJ Station lets you choose from music from the series and beyond.
Players who praise the game often point to its fast, fluid combat, satisfying combos, and large, varied roster, with team battles offering room to build different lineups. Some also enjoy learning the systems over time and praise the rollback netcode. Online experiences are mixed: other reviewers report trouble finding matches or connecting, and some wish the offline modes offered more to do.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Standard Edition[Product Contents]
- "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV" Base game
[Special Bonus]
- Exclusive Bonus
KOF XV DLC Costume "CLASSIC LEONA"
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Deluxe Edition[Product Contents]
- "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV" Base game
- KOF XV DLC Characters "Team GAROU"
- KOF XV DLC Characters "Team SOUTH TOWN"
[Special Bonus]
- Exclusive Bonus
KOF XV DLC Costume "CLASSIC LEONA"
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Ultimate Edition [Product Contents] - "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV" Base game
- KOF XV Team Pass 1
- KOF XV Team Pass 2
- KOF XV Fighter Pass
- KOF XV DLC Character "MATURE" and "VICE"
- KOF XV DLC Costume "GAROU: MotW TERRY"
- KOF XV DLC Costume "CLASSIC LEONA"
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[Game Content]
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS!
Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience!
- A total of 39 playable fighters at launch!
Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin!
- KOF's story reaches its climax!
The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax!
- The culmination of the series' battle system
Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features the exciting new “SHATTER STRIKE” mechanic. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and hype fighting game action!
- Easy and versatile online play
KOF XV features rollback netcode. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play!
- KOF XV is fully packed with content to enjoy
Includes a Gallery with movies and voice samples, and a new DJ STATION with over 300 popular songs from the KOF series and more.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 49 |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV supports online PvP and local/shared-screen PvP. It is a 1v1 fighting game with 3-on-3 team battle as an internal match format, not a six-player mode. Cross-platform multiplayer and Remote Play Together are supported. Reviews also mention online rooms/lobbies, ranked and casual matchmaking, online training, and Party Mode. |
| Multiplayer & mods | One review mentions costume mods by the modding community. No provided information states that mods change multiplayer features or are supported in online play. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 16 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
