Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Open Beta Details and Tips Starting Tomorrow

Get ready to throttle up and let your ferocity take the wheel as SNK’s iconic Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves makes an electrifying comeback on April 24, 2025, exclusively for Xbox Series X|S. Can’t wait that long? Dive into the Open Beta from February 20-24, a golden chance to get an early taste of this rejuvenated ‘90s classic. This next-gen fighting experience is backed by groundbreaking mechanics, a spectacular comic book-inspired art style, and controls designed to cater to both fresh faces and veteran fighters. It’s time for the wolves to sharpen their claws and face South Town’s most formidable foes!

In the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta, eager fighters are called to the arena where they can test out the game’s advanced rollback netcode and engage in cross-network play. You’ll have eight characters at your disposal to engage in battles across three online modes: Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Room Match. Newcomers can find their footing in the offline Tutorial mode, the perfect training arena for mastering the essentials.

At the heart of City of the Wolves is the Rev System, a set of customizable tools crafted to amp up your offensive strategies from the get-go. Only the mightiest wolves can dominate and balance every Rev move to seize the championship of South Town. For those eager to hone their skills, our official Fighting Guide is your tactical bible.

South Town’s vibrant legends return for the Open Beta: step into the shoes of Terry Bogard, the iconic jack-of-all-trades hero, or Mai Shiranui, the beloved ninja with her fiery arsenal of moves.

Terry’s skill set is a versatile mix of projectile attacks, powerful anti-air moves, and relentless rushdowns perfect for new players and veterans alike. With the Power Charge and Crack Shoot in his toolkit, press your foe while they’re defending and turn up the heat!

Mai is another versatile pick, with special attacks designed to keep opponents perpetually on edge, even when on the defensive. Her masterful movement arsenal, especially Musasabi no Mai, allows for effortless stage navigation.

Fresh faces join the battle with Preecha, the diligent Muay Thai sensation, and Vox Reaper, a fierce combatant with a haunting aura and deadly karate techniques that shake up the fight’s dynamics.

Preecha’s relentless fighting style revolves around multi-hit assaults and clever cross-ups, opening up opponents with finesse followed by a swift Circular Step.

Vox, on the other hand, is all about maintaining distance with long-range normals. His ability to chain into the Kokuen Ryuu shockwave—and more—ensures his blows land with heavy impact, anchored by a surprise command grab to keep adversaries guessing.

Joining the roster for this Open Beta are a mix of seasoned legends and fresh challengers ready to scrap:

Rock Howard, apprentice of Terry Bogard and son to the infamous Geese Howard, brings a balanced set of skills. His ground-hugging projectiles and anti-airs come together with his mighty Shippuu Ken for keeping opponents at bay, while his Shinkuu Nage offers a powerful combo opener.

Hotaru Futaba, the graceful yet formidable fighter, catches her opponents off guard with her brisk attack strategy. Her agile running technique allows her to exploit projectiles as both shield and spear, while her midair stomp and quick grab break through defenses with ease.

B. Jenet, leader of the audacious Lilien Knights, is all about flashy entrances with her descending Afterburner attack and Gulf Tomahawk, which offers feint options for versatile follow-ups. Whether airborne or grounded, she’s an exciting character to handle.

Kain R. Heinlein, ambitious not for gain but for his ideal of freedom, commands the mid-to-long range game with potent projectiles and setups. His Schwarze Lanze can break through even the toughest defense, although mastering this technique requires tactical precision—making Kain a formidable defensive wall at mid-range engagements.

As we gear up towards the full launch, a diverse pack of contenders eagerly await their moment. South Town pulses with energy, ambition, and latent legends ready to leap into the limelight once more.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves caters to both newbies and old hands, offering Arcade Style for traditional controls and Smart Style for simplified, flashy gameplay. This includes easy access to significant moves with basic direction and button presses. After a 26-year hiatus, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is back to dazzle both longtime fans and newcomers with its vibrant art, blend of characters, and evolved fight systems. Dive into the full experience and enhance your prowess by visiting our official website.

Want in on something special? Pre-orders for the Special Edition of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves are available for $59.99 USD/€59.99 EUR, which includes the Base Game and Season Pass 1. Secure a preorder to unlock a throwback costume for Terry Bogard, inspired by his classic look, plus get early access three days ahead of the launch on April 21, 2025.

So, what are you waiting for? Get set for the Open Beta and gear up for the ultimate showdown when Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves hits Xbox Series X|S on April 24, 2025. In the meantime, keep up with the latest on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and the KOF Studio through X, Instagram, and our official Discord.