Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Everything You Need to Know for Tomorrow’s Open Beta Launch

Are you psyched to throttle up and let loose your inner rage? Get ready, because SNK’s iconic Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is making its grand return, crashing onto Xbox Series X|S on April 24, 2025. Can’t wait to dive into the action? Don’t fret—the Open Beta goes live tomorrow and runs through February 20 to 24, letting you taste this next-gen brawling ahead of time. Come prepared for a whirlwind of revolutionary mechanics, breathtaking comic-style graphics, and flexible controls designed for everyone, from greenhorns to old hands. Wolves, hone your skills and prepare to conquer South Town’s top fighters!

The Open Beta of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves invites eager contenders to step into the arena and test their mettle with the game’s integrated rollback netcode and cross-network play. You’ll have eight characters at your disposal to clash with friends via three online modes: Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Room Match. New to the series? Fear not—the offline Tutorial mode is your perfect training partner.

Unveiling in City of the Wolves is the innovative Rev System, a toolkit crafted to amplify your offensive strategies right from the get-go. Only the strongest will master and balance these Rev techniques to claim the championship of South Town. Dive into our official Fighting Guide to unlock the full potential of the Rev systems.

Among the iconic battles and locales of South Town, the Open Beta showcases legends such as Terry Bogard, the Legendary Wolf himself, and Mai Shiranui, the fiery ninja adored by fans.

Terry embodies the all-around fighter, armed with projectiles, anti-air moves, and rushdown tactics that make him adaptable to any foe, near or far. His comprehensive arsenal makes him a prime choice for newcomers to the series or fighting games in general. Remember, he’s not the series icon for nothing! Use moves like Power Charge and Crack Shoot to pressure blocking opponents and force mistakes.

Mai, with her wide range of special abilities, keeps opponents on edge. Her Sayo Chidori can suffocate the opposition, even behind a guard. If you’re looking for versatility, her Musasabi no Mai offers smooth stage transitions.

Joining these favorites are new faces: Preecha, a Muay Thai powerhouse with meticulous strikes, and Vox Reaper, a figure shrouded in mystery, wielding demonic energy with lethal karate skills.

Preecha specializes in relentless multi-hit strategies, utilizing moves like Hyperbolic Kick and the Rev Preecha’s Combination to overpower adversaries.

Vox, on the other hand, mixes long-range normals with potent follow-ups like the Kokuen Ryuu shockwave, turning even a simple punch into a devastating attack. With a command grab to keep opponents guessing, he epitomizes unpredictability in midrange battle.

Rounding out the beta lineup are notable characters such as:

– Rock Howard, son of the notorious Geese Howard, balancing a suite of moves for dominating any range, with Shippuu Ken for grounded foes and Shinkuu Nage coupled with Rev Accel unleashing powerful combos.

– Hotaru Futaba, whose agility and varied offense bind opponents in helplessness. Her combinations involving projectiles, midair stomps, and command grabs bypass defenses effortlessly.

– B. Jenet, a technical ace whose aerial Afterburner attacks and land-based tactics like the Gulf Tomahawk keep adversaries on their toes.

– Kain R. Heinlein, who pursues control over South Town through methodically deploying projectiles and strategic setups, mastering Schwarze Lanze to penetrate strong defenses.

Each character brings unique flair, enhancing the depth of battle for every participant, from returning legends to ambitious newcomers eager to make their mark.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ensures an engaging experience for both rookies and veterans with two tailor-made control schemes: Arcade Style for classic fighting purists, and Smart Style, which simplifies execution for newer players with intuitive inputs. After a 26-year hiatus, the series is not just back—it’s reborn, promising to captivate both nostalgic fans and a fresh audience through its cutting-edge art, diverse roster, and modern gameplay systems. For more insights, make sure to swing by our official website.

Pre-orders for the Special Edition of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves have begun at $59.99 USD/€59.99 EUR. This edition offers the Base Game, Season Pass 1, a throwback Terry Bogard costume from his earliest days in Fatal Fury, and exclusive early access three days prior to launch starting April 21, 2025.

Anticipate the Open Beta’s excitement and brace yourself for its complete launch on April 24, 2025, exclusively for Xbox Series X|S. Meanwhile, engage with the ongoing saga of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on platforms like X, Instagram, and our official Discord channel. It’s not just a game but a fresh legend ready to take its place in fighting game history.