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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV OPEN BETA TEST ANNOUNCED!
CHOOSE FROM 8 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS INCLUDING KOF NEWCOMER, DOLORES!
SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Chief Executive Officer:Kenji Matsubara) is proud to announce an Open Beta Test for the fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) is scheduled to run from 7PM Nov 19th PST to 6:59AM Nov 22nd PST for the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 consoles.
▶︎ KOF XV OBT and KOF Newcomer Dolores Trailer
A KOF XV Open Beta Test is coming!
This is the Open Beta Test demo for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV on PS5 and PS4 systems. The purpose of this test is to improve the game’s online functions. A PlayStation®Plus subscription is unnecessary to enter, so please join us in helping make KOF XV’s online experience a great one.
【Playable Characters】
Choose from 8 characters: KOF newcomer Dolores, KOF XV hero Shun’ei, Yashiro, Shermie, and Chris of Team Orochi, and Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and Chizuru Kagura of Team Sacred Treasures!
【Playable Modes】
There are two online and two offline modes; CASUAL MATCH and ROOM MATCH can be accessed online while TRAINING and VERSUS are accessible offline. ROOM MATCH in particular features KOF XV’s newest feature—DRAFT VS, where once a character is picked, the opponent no longer has access to them.
【Open Beta Test Information】
■Testing Period
From 7PM Nov 19th PST to 6:59AM Nov 22nd PST
■Platforms
PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 *Cross-generation enabled
■Playable Modes
Online: Casual Match, Room Match
Offline: Versus, Training
■Playable Characters
Dolores, Shun’ei, Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Chizuru Kagura, Yashiro Nanakase, Shermie, Chris
*Please understand that the game may not function properly during this test.
*An online connection is necessary to participate in this OBT.
*This game cannot be played outside of the testing period.
*Save data will not transfer when the official game launches.
*Testing details are subject to change at any time.
Announcement of KOF’s newest character Dolores!
Dolores is a mysterious character as she is a medium who can speak to the earth and control holy soil. The details on her clothes are similar to the embroidery found on another character… Be prepared for some awesome fights with the cool and collected Dolores.
▶︎Character Trailer
【Profile】
A revered hermit in the Hinterlands of Africa, Dolores has allied herself with Heidern. Her psychic medium capabilities allow her to contact the spirits of the earth, and she uses holy soil to combat her foes. Apparently one of the many resurrected through Verse, Dolores may hold the key to its secret, however her connection to it remains a mystery.
【Team Composure】
DOLORES, ISLA, and HEIDERN enter KOF as TEAM RIVAL! Get ready for the story beats this team will pump out!
■ISLA
Isla is an extremely energetic graphic artist based in South America. Though she lives a life of solitude, she has developed a deep and trusting relationship with her phantom arms, Amanda. However, when push comes to shove, Isla is no joke as she uses Amanda and her spray cans to mix up whoever gets in her way. She has a bright and cheery personality, but for some reason, she seems to really have it out for Shun’ei.
▶︎Trailer: https://youtu.be/jah965-S2jk
■HEIDERN
Heidern commands the mercenary unit in which Ralf and Clark belong. He fights his enemies using a combination of martial arts and self-taught assassination techniques. Naturally, he maintains a cold and strict demeanor, much like any hardened soldier. He joins forces with Isla and Dolores this KOF to find out the mystery behind the strange being known as Verse.
▶︎Trailer: https://youtu.be/NLGECr6GfZQ
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INFORMATION
Title |
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV |
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Genre |
Versus Fighting Game/p> |
Release Date |
February 17th, 2022 (tentative) |
Platform |
PlayStation®5/ PlayStation®4/ Xbox Series X|S (Physical Ver. Digital Ver.) Windows 10/ Steam/ Epic Games Store (Digital Ver.) |
Line up/Price |
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Standard Edition Base game/ Physical Ver., Digital Ver. /$59.99/€59.99
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Deluxe Edition Base game + KOF XV Team Pass 1 (6 DLC characters)/ Digital Ver./ $84.99/€84.99
KOF XV Team Pass 1 KOF XV DLC Characters "Team 1" +"Team 2" (6 DLC characters)/ $29.99/€29.99
KOF XV DLC Characters "Team 1" 3 DLC characters(1 Team)/ $15.99/€15.99
KOF XV DLC Characters "Team 2" 3 DLC characters(1 Team)/ $15.99/€15.99 |
Rating |
ESRB: Teen / PEGI: 12 |
Players/p> |
1-2 Local / 2-8 Network |
Additional Information |
PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 *Cross-generation enabled Upgrading from the PlayStation®4 version to the PlayStation®5 version is available free of cost. *You will need a PlayStation®5 console with a disc drive to upgrade the PlayStation®4 version (disc version) to PlayStation®5. |
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