"Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (CotW)," the latest title in the fighting game series by SNK, has started Early Access. While the official release is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, the digital version is available for early play on some platforms starting today, Monday, April 21, 2025.
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The Early Access start times were Monday, April 21, 2025, starting at 0:00 AM for PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S.
For Steam / Epic Games Store, it was Monday, April 21, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM.
Also, for the Xbox Series X|S version, a patch has been released to fix bugs, so players currently playing should update.
Request to Refrain from Spoilers (4/21 - 4/25)
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アーリーアクセスにて『餓狼伝説 City of the Wolves』をお楽しみいただいている皆さまへいつもご応援いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
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SNK is asking players to refrain from posting spoilers during the Early Access period to avoid spoiling fellow fans.
Please be mindful of posting story details or production information on social media.
| Spoiler Self-Restraint Overview | |
|---|---|
| Applicable Modes | ARCADE / EOST |
| Self-Restraint Period | April 21, 2025 (Monday) ~ April 25, 2025 (Friday) 3:59 PM (JST) |
Special Illustration of the Ninja Trio Released!
To commemorate the release, a special illustration by SNK's official illustrator Nayuta has been released.
This time, the main characters featured are the series' iconic ninja trio: Mai Shiranui, Hokutomaru, and Andy Bogard.
Check out the illustration, which blends Japanese aesthetics with stylishness.
New Collaboration T-shirt with Hardcore Chocolate Also On Sale!
Furthermore, collaboration T-shirts with apparel brand "Hardcore Chocolate" have also gone on sale today.
The new design features the series' protagonist, Rock Howard, and is titled "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Shining Knuckle Black)."
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Product Page | Hardcore Chocolate Official Online Store |
| Price | 4,400 yen (tax included) |
| Physical Store Name | Hardcore Chocolate Higashi-Nakano Store |
| Location | Claire OSY 1F, 4 Chome-10-16 Higashinakano, Nakano City, Tokyo |
| Business Hours | 13:00 - 19:00 |
| Phone Number | 03-3360-2020 |
Package Version Release Date is Thursday, April 24, 2025! Check It Out!
While the digital version is in Early Access, the package version of "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" is currently available for pre-order.
Check the official website for detailed information on each platform.
For details, please check the "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" official website.
