SNK Corporation announced the establishment of "KOF Studio" to further evolve SNK fighting game IP, commemorating the 30th anniversary of "THE KING OF FIGHTERS" series.
🎊 KOF30周年企画 第30弾 🎊
『THE KING OF FIGHTERS』シリーズの誕生30周年を機に、SNK格闘ゲームIPをさらに進化させるため、「KOFスタジオ」を設立します✨
伝統を継承し、革新へと変える「KOFスタジオ」の挑戦にご期待ください。これからSNK格闘ゲームの最新情報をお届けしますので、… pic.twitter.com/NvCHNXPXSZ
— KOFスタジオ (@KOFstudio_jp) December 29, 2024
SNK: A Treasure Trove of Fighting Game IP
In the 90s, often called the golden age of arcades, the company released many fighting games, and it holds numerous popular IPs (intellectual property rights) such as "Fatal Fury," "Art of Fighting," "Samurai Shodown," "The Last Blade," and "The King of Fighters," also known as KOF.
KOF Studio's challenge is to inherit tradition and transform it into innovation.
Expectations are already high, with a new "Fatal Fury" game scheduled for release in 2025.
Regarding IP utilization, besides pure fighting game sequels, we're also looking forward to games in other genres, such as the RPG "Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushido Retsuden" and the adventure game "The King of Fighters Kyo."
KOF Studio's activities are definitely worth keeping an eye on.