press release
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH will have its
first open beta test from June 5th–11th on PlayStation®4!
SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Osaka City, Osaka, Japan; Company President & CEO: Kenji Matsubara) is proud to announce a PlayStation®4 open beta test for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (KOF XIII GM), with the aim of improving the quality of the online experience. The title is currently in development for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™. The test will run from Monday, June 5th (7 PM PDT) through Sunday, June 11th (7 PM PDT).
What is THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH?
KOF XIII, a highly acclaimed entry in the KOF series, is beloved by fans around the world to this day for its iconic graphics, mechanics, and storylines. The upcoming KOF XIII GM optimizes this classic title for more exhilarating online play by adding rollback netcode, lobbies, and spectator features.
[Open Beta Test Details]
This test is aimed at improving the quality of the game’s online features. It’s free to play even without a PlayStation®︎Plus subscription.
■ Test Period
Monday, June 5th (7 PM PDT) – Sunday, June 11th (7 PM PDT)
■ Platform
PlayStation®4
* Also playable on PlayStation®︎5.
■ Playable Modes
PRACTICE MODE (Only while waiting for opponents)
ONLINE MODE ▶︎ Lobbies ▶︎ Spectating
OPTIONS MODE (Adjust game settings)
CUSTOMIZE MODE
■ How to Join
Download THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH OPEN BETA TEST from the PlayStation®︎ Store.
■ Important
・Please understand that the game may not always function properly or as intended during this test.
・An Internet connection is required for this test (during both offline and online play).
・Story Mode will not be available during this test.
・The OBT version of the game will only be playable during the designated test period.
・Save data from this test cannot be transferred to the retail version.
・Test content is subject to change without notice.
KOF XIII GM Teaser Site
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/kof13gm/
INFORMATION
© SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
* “PlayStation” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
* “Nintendo Switch” is a trademark of Nintendo.
* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.