A trailer has been dropped for The King of Fighters XV.
SNK has released a reveal trailer for The King of Fighters XV. While the trailer does not show off much, it does show that the upcoming title will feature upgraded visuals. We do see a number of returning faces, including Kyo Kusanagi and Mai Shiranui. At the end of the trailer, it is stated that more information will be released next week.
"We're focusing on keeping the series staple of being fast-paced while also adding elements to make it more exciting," stated creative director Eisuke Ogura (via GameSpot). "We're able to do things now for both sound and visuals that were impossible back when [we] were developing XIV."
SNK has also revealed The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match for the PlayStation 4 (via PlayStation LifeStyle). The game is an updated version of the 2009 title, and features 66 fighters, the series' largest roster ever. There will be new and returning moves, such as the MAX 2 moves, as well as improved fighting strategies, a rebalanced game system, and a rearrangement of the graphics and background music. Online play will be improved due to a new rollback new code. Offline modes include a Challenge Mode, a Practice Mode, and a Endless Mode, which has players see how long they can last in an arena.
An Ultimate Edition of The King of Fighters XIV is on the way. This version of the title will release for the PlayStation 4 on January 20th. This edition of The King of Fighters XV will come with all of the DLC characters, as well as a number of costumes. It will also come with original themes for the PlayStation 4. For those who want to try out the game, a demo is available.
The King of Fighters XV will release sometime in 2021.
