Total prize pool of $4,100,000!
Additional details announced for the SNK World Championship 2025!

 

Osaka, Japan — SNK is pleased to share new information about the “SNK World Championship 2025,” the tournament to determine the world’s best SNK fighting game player.

 

 

 

About SNK World Championship 2025

The SNK World Championship 2025 (SWC 2025) is a global esports tournament featuring four SNK fighting game titles: FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and ART OF FIGHTING 3. The tournament will be held within DreamHack Atlanta, taking place in Atlanta, USA from October 31 to November 2, 2025.

Top players from qualifying tournaments around the world, along with winners from the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) held during SWC 2025, will battle for the title of world champion. The total prize pool, including qualifiers, exceeds $4,100,000!

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of SNK fighting games!

■ Tournament Name

SNK World Championship 2025　（SWC 2025）

■ Date

October 31, 2025 (Fri) – November 2, 2025 (Sun)

Day 1 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Day 2 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Day 3 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

* All dates and times are in US Eastern Time (ET).

■ Venue

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Held within DreamHack Atlanta

* To enter, a DreamHack Atlanta Festival ticket is required.

■ Official Websites

DreamHack Atlanta: https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/swc/

SWC 2025: https://snkesports.com/

 

■ Event Schedule

 

 

 

Special gifts for LCQ participants!

Players who enter the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) held on October 31 will receive exclusive gifts on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entry deadline: October 26 (ET).

* Gifts will be distributed when checking in at the SWC tournament desk.

* Based on entry order via Start.gg.

* One gift set per person.

 

Exclusive Gift Pack (First 400 Participants)
Cap, tote bag, stickers, lanyard, wristband.

 

Exclusive T-Shirt (First 250 Participants)
* Color cannot be chosen. Sizes are limited.

 

 

 

LCQ entry now open!

Register at the website below:

https://www.start.gg/tournament/snk-world-championship-2025/

* Requires purchase of a “3 Day Ticket” for DreamHack Atlanta and registration on Start.gg.

* $1 registration fee per title + service fee required on Start.gg.

* Use code “SWC15” on DreamHack Atlanta’s official site by October 18 (ET) for 15% off your ticket purchase!

 

 

CHUN-LI DLC demo trial for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!

On November 1, try out the upcoming CHUN-LI DLC from the Street Fighter collaboration in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and get an exclusive mini sticker!

* Location: SWC LCQ Area

* Trial Time: 20 minutes per trial

* Limited quantity available for mini stickers
* Access may be limited due to crowding.

 

 

 

 

Special guest Masami Obari appears at SWC!

Renowned animator Masami Obari, known for his dynamic style and work on SNK titles, will attend SWC!
Come join his Meet & Greet and Special Stage Show with SNK developers!

 

 

 

Meet & Greet

Date: November 1, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Tentative)

Location: DreamHack Atlanta Meet & Greet Area

First 30 attendees receive a special art board for signing!

 

Special Stage Show with Mr. Obari and SNK

Date: November 1, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Tentative)

Location: SWC Main Stage

 

About Masami Obari

Masami Obari is a Japanese anime director, animator, and mechanical designer who serves as president of Studio G-1NEO. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Obari has been involved in the creation of numerous high-profile anime productions, and is well known for his trademark directing style that includes dynamic imagery and unique visual expression. This style has not only garnered him fans all around the world, but has also served as significant inspiration for many animators across the industry. Obari was character designer and chief animation director for the TV anime Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf and its sequel The New Battle, as well as director for the film version Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture. Obari also created special movies for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.

 

X: https://x.com/G1_BARI

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masami_obari

 

 

Enter our versus challenge for SWC titles! Win 2 matches, get a poster!

Drop by the LCQ area on November 1 and test your fighting prowess in SWC 2025’s four main titles:

FATAL FURY: CotW , KOF XV, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and AOF3.

Win 2 consecutive matches to receive one of 8 original posters!

* You can participate multiple times.

* Posters are limited in quantity.