Season 3, DESTINED FOR REVENGE, of SNK CORPORATION's fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (hereinafter Fatal Fury CotW) kicks off on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
At the same time, Rick Strowd joins as the first DLC character.
In addition, developers implement battle balance adjustments for existing characters.
Legendary Champion Known as the White Wolf Rick Strowd Joins the Fight on July 23!
Rick Strowd (hereinafter Rick) first appeared in Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 in 1998.
However, he has not reappeared since, making this his first playable appearance in a staggering 28 years.
This marks a long-awaited return for fans.
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Combining his classic dynamic boxing action with an evolution into a technical boxer adept at reading opponents, Rick joins Fatal Fury CotW.
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Character trailers are available on the official SNK YouTube channel in Japanese and English.
The Japanese voice cast features Yasutaka Azuma, while the English cast features Alejandro Saab.
Familiar elements for fans who remember Rick from the past, such as his roaring consecutive punches and iconic voice lines like GO! TO! HEAVEN!, remain present.
Check out Rick's dynamic punching combat style.
Three developer match videos have also been released.
Because these videos showcase setups and combos not shown in the character trailer, check out SNK Official to understand his performance.
Rick Strowd's Story Added to EOST MODE and ARCADE MODE as Well!
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Rick Strowd's story is also newly added to EOST MODE and ARCADE MODE, where players can experience character-specific stories.
As a writer, I look forward to seeing how much of Rick's background, which was not fully told in Real Bout Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury CotW depicts.
Numerous Updates Implemented Beyond the Addition of Rick!
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The Ver. 3.0.0 update for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is releasing soon!
Rick Strowd joins as the first Season Pass 3 DLC character, alongside balance adjustments and the start of individual DLC character sales.Upon release, please update your game to… pic.twitter.com/Pje9P0DQwN
— FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (@FATALFURY_PR) July 17, 2026
A major update launches simultaneously with Rick's arrival.
The highlight is the battle balance adjustments targeting all existing characters.
In particular, players will likely focus on adjustments for Mr. Karate, who boasted an extremely high usage rate in the competitive scene.
Since the patch notes are already available, check them out.
Main Additions and Adjustments in Ver.3.0.0
- Addition of playable character Rick Strowd
- Opening of Ranked Match Phase 4
- Start of individual sales for Season 1 and Season 2 DLC characters
- Battle balance adjustments for existing characters
- Other feature additions to TUTORIAL, TRAINING, and more
For other details on Season 3 and Rick, check the Fatal Fury CotW Official Website or official X (@FATALFURY_PR).
The first DLC character of Season 3,
Rick Strowd, arrives on July 23!👊🔥The long-awaited character trailer is now live!
(VA: Alejandro Saab)#FatalFury #CotW_RickStrowd pic.twitter.com/1ddqkYwxpe— FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (@FATALFURY_PR) July 17, 2026
