Summary
SNK has just released a new trailer forFatal Fury: City of the Wolvesfeaturing the fighter Hotaru Futaba. For some time now, the publisher has been sharing trailers showcasing theFatal Fury: City of the Wolvesroster, including iconic fighters like Terry Bogard and Billy Kane, all in preparation for the game’s release in early 2025.
Initially created in 1990, SNK’s classic fighting seriesreturns inFatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The game was announced at EVO 2022 and made a huge splash among fans. The subtitleCity of the WolvesreferencesGarou: Mark of the Wolves, a highly praised entry in the franchise released in 1999. With a new 3D graphic model, the game promises interesting gameplay changes, new characters, and exciting returns for its fans. The game is expected to replaceThe King of Fighters 15in SNK’s major appearances at fighting game events, such as EVO Japan 2025.
To build anticipation, SNK has been releasing new trailers showcasing theFatal Fury: City of the Wolvesroster, and the latest one features Hotaru Futaba, a young woman searching for her older brother after their mother’s passing. Staying true to her style inGarou: Mark of the Wolves, Hotaru fights using Chinese martial arts known as soft kung fu styles, focusing on Tai Chi and Baguazhang. Her moves are quick and seemingly gentle, yet there’s a certain aggressiveness when using chi energy, with true power bursts on display.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Hotaru Futaba Trailer
Hotaru Futaba is the eighth fighter inFatal Fury: City of the Wolvesto receive a dedicated trailer. Previously, fighters such as B. Jenet, Rock Howard, and Marco Rodrigues have shown off their skills in trailers and their respective voice actors in Japanese and English. Of all the announcements, the standout has been Vox Reaper, anew fighter joining theFatal Furycrew. Vox Reaper is a street assassin sent to eliminate Kain R. Heinlein, the final boss ofGarou: Mark of the Wolves. His mission fails, but Grant, Kain’s bodyguard, then trains him.
Twelve fighters have been confirmed for theFatal Fury: City of the Wolvesroster to date. Besides Vox Reaper, another debutant fighter named Preecha has been revealed. While she has yet to receive a dedicated trailer, it’s only a matter of time before SNK releases a preview detailingPreecha inFatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The game is set to launch in early 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
