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“You are already dead.” Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star explodes into City of the Wolves this June! Character trailer out now!
Osaka, Japan —SNK Corporation today unveiled its character showcase trailer for Kenshiro, who joins FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves as part of its collaboration with this year’s new Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN anime.
Release date specifics for the character will be announced soon.
Character Trailer: KENSHIRO
Japanese VA: https://youtu.be/56rgfrnmkUk
English VA: https://youtu.be/wYr79xvtsig
Seven scars, two worlds, one legend.
Kenshiro, the savior of century’s end, descends upon South Town!
Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is South Town bound, three months on from his landmark reveal at premier anime event AnimeJapan 2026! His appearance as the final Season 2 DLC in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves coincides with the all-new Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN anime, currently airing in Japan and around the world.
Gameplay-wise, the successor to Hokuto Shinken packs a powerful punch—boasting fast and formidable strikes, channeling point activations and status changes, and impressive combo options that are sure to leave the opposition flustered. Control space and keep foes guessing with Kenshiro’s hard-hitting, highly technical tool kit and victory will be yours in an instant.
Kenshiro
Voice Actors: Clayton Alexander (EN), Shunsuke Takeuchi (JA)
Post-apocalyptic savior with seven distinctive scars carved onto his chest. As sole successor to the ultimate assassination art, Hokuto Shinken, he treads a perilous path; indeed, a dangerous yearning for Hokuto Shinken by forces unknown is what calls him to the forsaken City of the Wolves in the first place.Though worlds collide and divide, Kenshiro’s crusade against evil never wavers. To the weak, lost, and broken, he extends a helping hand; to those who prey on them, he metes out merciless justice.
New stories in Arcade Mode and EOST (Episodes of South Town)
Arcade:
Kenshiro stirs and slowly takes in the unfamiliar surroundings. This is not the desolate urban wilderness he calls home, but a modern-day metropolis: South Town. A city where the weak suffer and tyrants run rampant. Kenshiro clenches his fists and (together with like-minded heroes Terry, Hokutomaru, and Hotaru) pledges to enter the new King of Fighters tournament. He has but one goal: to confront Wolfgang Krauser, who treats the city as his own personal dominion.
EOST (solo RPG mode):
Kenshiro wakes in South Town and meets Terry, Mai, and other resident fighters. Then it dawns on him: a mysterious miasma permeates the city streets, and it’s up to him to find out why. Steeling his resolve, the post-apocalyptic warrior sets off into the darkness that is the City of the Wolves.
What is Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star is a Japanese manga series created by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara.
It centers on Kenshiro, successor to the Hokuto Shinken martial art, and his fight against evil in a world ravaged by nuclear war. Fist of the North Star was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1983, and has enthralled fans worldwide ever since with its profound universe, unforgettable characterization, and memorable lines.
What is Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN?
A brand-new anime iteration airing on TOKYO MX and BS11, with new staff, cast members, and the latest video technologies ushering the franchise into the modern era. It is also available worldwide exclusively on Prime Video.
[Anime Official Website]
https://hokuto-anime.com/
[Official X] Fist of the North Star Official Information Office
@hokutonokeninfo (https://x.com/hokutonokeninfo)
Evo 2026: Get a hands-on feel for Kenshiro before release!
SNK will exhibit at this year’s Evolution Championship Series (Evo) in Las Vegas, the largest fighting game tournament in the world. Drop by the SNK booth and its demo stations to be among the first to try Kenshiro in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves! Evo 2026 runs from June 26–28.
SNK Esports official website
https://snkesports.com/
Evo official website
https://evo.gg/
Mid-Year Sale: Save 40% on the City of the Wolves Legend Edition!
Mid-Year Sale
■ Deals
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Digital)
* Includes Season Passes 1 & 2
$29.99/€29.99 (40% off the regular $49.99/€49.99 price)
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Standard Edition (Digital)
$14.99/€14.99 (25% off the regular $19.99/€19.99)
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 1 (Digital)
$10.04/€10.04 (33% off the regular $14.99/€14.99)
■ Platforms
PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S
■ Sale Page
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/official/fatalfury-cotw/mid-year-sale/
* Check participating storefronts for individual sale times.
* Sale dates and details are subject to change without notice.
About FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is the latest fighting game from SNK, combining accessible controls and exhilarating action with a strategic depth that matures the more you play. With the game’s dynamic new REV System, daring art style, solo RPG mode “Episodes of South Town” (EOST), and other exciting elements—all fueled by the rich, storied legacy for which Fatal Fury is so widely known—newcomers and veterans alike can easily dive into the fold.
A beginner-friendly control option and seamless online play (backed by cross-platform capabilities and rollback netcode) further help reduce barriers to entry.
Season 2 continues the game’s legendary evolution with additional characters and balance improvements across the board, ensuring even greater appeal and accessibility than before. Experience the dawn of a new day in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!
■ Official Site
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/fatalfury-cotw/
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https://www.instagram.com/fatalfury_pr/
TikTok
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[Information]
■ Title
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
■ Genre
Versus fighting game
■ Release Date
April 24, 2025
■ Supported Platforms / Selling Format
PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S (Digital/Physical)
Steam, Epic Games Store (Digital)
■ Lineup
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Standard Edition
・Price: $19.99/€19.99
・Selling Format: Digital
Contents:
Base game only
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2)
– Price: $49.99 / €49.99
– Selling Format: Digital
Contents:
– Base game
– Season Pass 1 (Andy Bogard / Ken / Joe Higashi / Chun-Li / Mr. Big)
– Season Pass 2 (Kim Jae Hoon / Nightmare Geese / Blue Mary / Wolfgang Krauser / MR. KARATE / Kenshiro)
* The release schedule for DLC characters in Season Pass 2 is subject to change without prior notice.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 1
・Price: $14.99 / €14.99
・Selling Format: Digital
Contents:
Season Pass 1 (Andy Bogard / Ken / Joe Higashi / Chun-Li / Mr. Big)
* Prices may vary by storefront. Check individual listings for more details.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – Season Pass 2
– Price: $19.99 / €19.99
– Selling Format: Digital
Contents:
– DLC character: Kim Jae Hoon (Available now)
– DLC character: Nightmare Geese (Available now)
– DLC character: Blue Mary (Available now)
– DLC character: Wolfgang Krauser (Available now)
– DLC character: Mr. Karate (Available now)
– DLC character: Kenshiro (June 2026)
■ Rating
ESRB: Teen / PEGI: 12
■ Players
1–2 Local / 2–12 Network
■ Miscellaneous
An Internet connection is required to access all of the game’s content.
The PlayStation®4 version can be upgraded for free to the PlayStation®5 version.
* To upgrade the PlayStation®4 physical release, a PlayStation®5 with a disc drive is required.
■ Copyright
©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
©CAPCOM
©Buronson & Tetsuo Hara / Coamix, HOKUTO Committee
* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.
* “PlayStation” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
* © 2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
* © 2026 Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Epic, Epic Games, and the Epic Games logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere.




