SNK Corporation has announced the addition of THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 (hereinafter KOF98) to the competition titles for SNK World Championship 2026 (hereinafter SWC 2026)!
Longtime SNK fans are shouting with joy at this unexpected announcement.
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It has been decided that KOF98 will be added to the competition titles for SWC 2026, the tournament to determine the world's best SNK fighting game players, and will be held as an open tournament!
With this, the tournament will be held with a total of 5 titles, including those already announced as SWC 2026 competition titles, as follows:
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
- SAMURAI SHODOWN
- ART OF FIGHTING Anthology
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
KOF98 is a popular title that still attracts a dedicated fan base in arcades today.
With the announcement of this world tournament, many former players may feel their competitive spirit ignited once again.
Details regarding the tournament are scheduled to be announced at a later date!
Follow the SNK Esports Hub official X (@snk_esports_hub) and wait for further news!
Who's ready to run it back?
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 will officially join the SNK World Championship 2026 line-up as an Open Tournament!
More information coming soon. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/1vHO6nJDsd
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