SNK has just pronounced the best announcement ever for fight game enthusiasts: starting this May 1, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves officially made its entry into The Road to Esports World Cup, where players will practically earn money to take part in the finals in Riyadh. There are very high stakes with me for the breakdown-in cash and transportation, folks.
Wake up if you have been sleeping on Fatal Fury: This is not just another fighting game. This is the legendary SNK series coming back: City of the Wolves will be the very first new Fatal Fury game in like… ever (okay, since 1999, but still). And it is stepping into esports now, with an entirely international event leading up to the Esports World Cup.
So, what’s new with the tournament? It will hold on May 1, and the contestants will be on an online battle to have a chance to qualify for the finals. Big prizes include—hold on, hard cash (TBA, but you know it’s juicy)—and a free trip to Riyadh for the grand finale. Fly me to Riyadh, open the doors to the hotel, and roll out the red carpet! Nice for throwing down in a fighting game, eh?
The Esports World Cup is looking to be huge, in that Riyadh has been going all out to promote gaming events, and this particular one will be about the championship levels of really bringing in some title ‘top gun’ games from around the world. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves joining is immense, hence, SNK throwing the gauntlet down with this fresh entry. This is the good old classic SNK flavor, but with the very latest-in-mechanics gaming. Expect some hype matches and insane comebacks.
You must have heard about this new title, “City of the Wolves,” featuring familiar figures from former titles like Rock Howard and, duh, Terry Bogard, as part of the cast of characters. It also revamped its fighting system; the all-new REV System is taking unparalleled combo potential to an entirely different level. Basically, it’s taking hype tournament moments to new heights.
May 1 is already a date that people tend to associate with the impending badgering of more City of the Wolves gameplay trailers. Coincidence? Probably not. SNK has from day one gone all out competitive on pushing this title. And with this title entering the Esports World Cup, it definitely found a way to the big leagues of fighting game esports.
Willing to put your name out there? Still in wraps is how to sign up, but “soon” promises SNK more information. Check out their socials, especially if you have been thinking about championing Fatal Fury on world platforms. Just a tip: now is the time to start practicing those combos.
One thing is for sure; this tournament and game will probably spell one of the hypest showdowns for the year 2025. And then in 2026, this no-specific release date is when we expect the big return of Fatal Fury. Riyadh had better be prepared because the wolves are coming in!
