SNK CORPORATION announced that it will add the fighting game title, Art of Fighting, series entry, THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R, to the NEOGEO Premium Selection.
Art of Fighting 3, which the SNK global fighting game tournament, “SNK World Championship 2026 Finals,” selected as an official title, returns with modern updates, including online play and new characters.
THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R Arrives on the NEOGEO Premium Selection!
Art of Fighting 3, an ambitious title that launched in arcades in 1996, featured unique mechanics like smooth motion-captured animations and an eccentric system that powers up characters on their birthday. The game now arrives with modern tuning as THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R.
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The trailer also showcases actual gameplay footage.
The smooth character movements from the original motion capture look even more powerful.
Watch the trailer to experience this quality firsthand.
The Ultimate Fight Reaches New Heights! Balance Adjustments for Existing Characters
YouTubeTHE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R features thorough balance adjustments for existing characters like Robert Garcia and Ryo Sakazaki.
This long-awaited update addresses the dissatisfaction many longtime fans expressed regarding the original version's power balance.
Furthermore, the game features rollback netcode, ensuring smooth online matches.
It is fully prepared for today’s fighting game scene.
In addition, SNK plans numerous other updates for seamless gameplay, such as expanded training mode features.
This makes the game easy to pick up for veterans and beginners alike, especially those who discovered Art of Fighting through characters like Mr. Karate in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves.
A Long-Awaited Debut After Almost 30 Years! King and Yuri Join the Roster as Playable Characters
YouTubeIn THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R, SNK will add new playable characters despite the game being a remake.
Adding characters nearly 30 years after the original launch is an unusual undertaking in fighting game history.
Additional Character: King
SNK Official Website, “Press Release”A skilled fighter who employs a Muay Thai-based fighting style.
Known for her composed demeanor, King relies on precise technique and devastating kicks to overcome even the toughest opponents.
Beneath her cool exterior lies a fierce determination and deep devotion to her family,
earning the admiration of players throughout the series.
As one of the franchise’s most enduringly popular characters,
King combines elegance with practical combat effectiveness, making her a formidable presence in battle.
YouTubeThe first additional character is King.
Players know her well from the THE KING OF FIGHTERS series, where she excels in mid-to-long-range combat utilizing projectiles like her “Venom Strike.” It will be exciting to see how she performs in THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R.
Additional Character: Yuri Sakazaki
SNK Official Website, “Press Release”A practitioner of Kyokugen Karate and the younger sister of Ryo Sakazaki.
Cheerful, energetic, and free-spirited, Yuri is nonetheless a highly capable martial artist with exceptional natural talent.
Inspired to pursue karate after a fateful past experience,
she developed her own dynamic and unconventional techniques, bringing a unique flair to every fight.
Yuri brings a fast-paced, acrobatic fighting style and approachable personality to the ring.
With many long-time fans, she has become one of the most iconic female characters in the series.
YouTubeThe second additional character is Yuri Sakazaki.
Previously limited to cutscenes in the original version, she finally joins the roster as a playable character, fulfilling the wishes of longtime fans.
It will be exciting to see how players utilize her nimble, speed-oriented style—which contrasts with Ryo or Robert—in THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R.
SNK will announce details regarding the release date and price of THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R at a later date.
Follow the official NEOGEO X account (@NEOGEO_JP) for the latest updates!
| THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title Name | THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R |
| Genre | Fighting Game |
| Supported Platforms | Steam |
| Release Date | To be announced |
| Price | To be announced |
Original Comic Adaptation, カーマンに指令を 龍虎の拳・外伝, Also Available Digitally!
『ART OF FIGHTING 龍虎の拳 外伝 R』がNEOGEOプレミアムセレクションにて復活！
こちらのコミカライズ作品『龍虎の拳 外伝 カーマンに指令を』を電子書籍にて配信中です。
各プラットフォームへはコメント欄を確認↓↓↓ https://t.co/ZNMKHN6zrB pic.twitter.com/1QWXTCbZaO— 復刊ドットコム (@fukkan_com) June 29, 2026
The manga work by Etsuya Amajishi, カーマンに指令を 龍虎の拳・外伝, which Comic Gamest previously serialized, is now available as an e-book.
Featuring Karman Cole, a playable character from Art of Fighting 3, as the protagonist, this compelling read delves deep into the world of the game.
It is available on the following platforms:
- Amazon Kindle
- BOOK★WALKER
- DMM
- Comic Cmoa
- BookLive
- honto
- And other platforms
Pick it up today to immerse yourself in the world of the game before THE PATH OF THE WARRIOR: ART OF FIGHTING 3 R launches!
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