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Choose a fighter for South Town battles, chaining powered-up attacks and timed defenses in arcade, RPG, and online modes.
Released 22 Jan 2026
Overheat the REV Meter
Defend at the Last Moment
Level Up in South Town
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Developed by SNK CORPORATION · Published by SNK CORPORATION
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is a 2D fighting game set in South Town. Choose a fighter and compete in one-on-one battles, either against other players or in single-player modes.
Arcade Style uses technical inputs, while Smart Style offers simpler directional-and-button inputs. The REV system enables powered-up moves and other offensive options, but using them fills the REV Meter; when it overheats, those benefits are temporarily unavailable. Timed defensive techniques offer ways to answer an opponent’s attacks.
Episodes of South Town is a single-player RPG mode where you fight opponents under varied conditions, earn XP and rewards, level up a fighter, and develop a skill kit. The game also includes arcade and online play.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its layered fighting mechanics, especially the mix of offensive options and timed defense, and say that practice makes combat rewarding. Reviews also frequently appreciate the comic-inspired visuals and soundtrack. Experiences differ: some find the controls and systems hard to learn, and reports on single-player content and online matchmaking are mixed.
SNK’s beloved Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (released in 1999) has, for some time, served as the franchise’s most recent installment. But that is all about to change: 26 years on, a brand-new entry—FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves—is set to arrive on the scene!
■All-new REV System supercharges the excitement!
Introducing the REV System, a brand-new toolset that offers unique offensive options from the moment the battle begins! Use REV Arts, REV Accel, REV Blows (while S.P.G. is active), and more until you hit your limit and the REV Meter overheats. The all-new REV System—fight at full throttle and supercharge the excitement!
■Two control schemes—fun for newcomers and veterans alike!
Choose from two control schemes: Arcade Style is based on precise, technical inputs, while Smart Style lets you perform flashy special moves and combos using directional inputs and single button presses. From fighting game newcomers to seasoned veterans, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had—tailored specifically to your level!
■Strive for supremacy in EPISODES OF SOUTH TOWN, a single-player RPG mode!
Introducing “Episodes of South Town” (EOST)—a solo RPG adventure where you’ll square up against contenders under various fight conditions, earning XP and other rewards for your efforts. Level up your fighter, build out a diverse kit of skills, and dominate the opposition on your way to the top. Dreams and ambitions run rampant in South Town; now is the time to chase the city’s crown and carve a legend all of your own!
* To play EOST you’ll first need to connect to the Internet and update the game.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 42 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 13 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
