Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star Joins FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!
SNK Corporation delivered a massive surprise today by officially announcing that Kenshiro from the legendary franchise Fist of the North Star will be stepping into the arena of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. Revealed to a thrilling reception at AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime conventions, the iconic martial artist is scheduled to launch as a DLC character in June 2026 as part of the game’s Season Pass 2.
The Savior of the Century Arrives in South Town
Fans of the classic manga written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara have plenty to celebrate. Kenshiro, the sole successor of the ancient and deadly Hokuto Shinken martial arts style, has journeyed from his post-apocalyptic wasteland straight into the neon-lit streets of South Town. Players are incredibly eager to see how his legendary explosive techniques will be adapted to fit the intense, highly strategic mechanics of the FATAL FURY universe.
This exciting crossover perfectly aligns with the highly anticipated premiere of the brand-new FIST OF THE NORTH STAR anime, which is set to begin broadcasting on April 10, 2026. Featuring a completely new cast and cutting-edge animation technology, the franchise is officially being elevated into a brand-new era.
Unleash the Legend: Season Pass 2 Details
To get your hands on the newest fighters, players have a few options. The highly valuable Legend Edition bundle is the ultimate package for both newcomers and fighting game veterans. Priced at $49.99 / €49.99, it includes the base game along with both Season Pass 1 and Season Pass 2, granting immediate access to all available characters and future DLC fighters the moment they launch.
For those looking specifically at Season Pass 2 ($19.99 / €19.99), it includes a total of six diverse characters, with a new fighter scheduled to be released every single month:
- Kim Jae Hoon (Available Now)
- Nightmare Geese (Available Now)
- Blue Mary (Available Now)
- Wolfgang Krauser (April 2026)
- ??? (May 2026)
- Kenshiro (June 2026)
(Note: Currently, there are no plans to sell the base game, Season Pass 1, or individual DLC characters separately.)
About FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is SNK’s latest masterpiece, brilliantly blending highly accessible controls with incredibly deep, strategic combat that rewards mastery. The game introduces the revolutionary REV System, striking new visual aesthetics, and an immersive single-player RPG mode known as Episodes of South Town (EOST). Built with seamless online play powered by Rollback Netcode and full cross-platform support across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the game continues to break down barriers and unite the global fighting game community.
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■ Game Name
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
■ Type
Versus Fighting Game
■ Release Date
April 24, 2025
■ Supported Devices / Distribution Channels
PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S (Digital/Physical)
Steam, Epic Games Store (Digital)
■ Lineup
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – Season Pass 2
- Price: $19.99 / €19.99
- Distribution Format: DigitalDownload
Contents:
- DLC Character: Kim Jae Hoon (Available Today)
- DLC Character: Nightmare Geese (Available Today)
- DLC Character: Blue Mary (Available Today)
- DLC Characters: Wolfgang Krauser (April 2026)
- DLC Characters: ??? (May 2026)
- DLC Characters: Kenshiro (June 2026)
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2)
- Price: $49.99 / €49.99
- Distribution Format: DigitalDownload
Contents:
- Main game
- First Season Pass (Andy Bogard / Ken / Joe Higashi / Chun-Li / Mr. Big)
- Second Season Pass (Kim Jae Hoon / Nightmare Geese / Blue Mary / Wolfgang Krauser / ??? / Kenshiro)
* The schedule for DLC characters in the Second Season Pass is subject to change without notice
.* Base Game The First Season Pass and DLC characters will not be sold separately.
■ Rating
ESRB: Teen / PEGI: 12
■ Number of Players
1–2 Local / 2–12 Network
■ General information
Users need an internet connection to access all
content. PlayStation®4 versions of games can be upgraded to PlayStation®5 versions at no cost.
* Upgrading from PlayStation®4 to disc requires a PlayStation®5 with a disc reader.
■ Copyright
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* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.
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