Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Season Pass 1 Fighters Revealed
## Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season Pass 1 Fighters Revealed
The highly anticipated fighting game, *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*, is gearing up for its release on April 24, 2025, and SNK Corporation has just unveiled the exciting lineup of DLC characters for its Season Pass 1. This new installment in the *Fatal Fury* series promises to bring back the classic excitement of the franchise while introducing innovative mechanics and characters that will thrill both new and veteran players.
### Season Pass 1 DLC Characters
One of the most significant announcements is the inclusion of five new DLC characters as part of Season Pass 1. These characters are set to enhance the already robust roster of *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*.
– **Ken Masters** and **Chun-Li** from Capcom’s *Street Fighter* series will be making their debut in a *Fatal Fury* game, marking the first time third-party characters have been included in the series[1][3][4].
– **Andy Bogard** and **Joe Higashi**, familiar faces from the *Fatal Fury* series, will also join the fray.
– **Mr. Big**, a character from the *Art of Fighting* series, rounds out the Season Pass 1 roster.
These characters will be available as part of the *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Special Edition*, which bundles the base game with Season Pass 1. There are currently no plans to sell the base game and Season Pass 1 individually[1].
### Open Beta Test Details
Before the game’s official release, SNK is hosting an open beta test from February 20 to 24 (PST) to fine-tune the online experience. This test will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
#### Playable Characters and Modes
During the open beta, players will have access to eight characters, including:
– **Kain R. Heinlein**, the boss from *Garou: Mark of the Wolves*
– **Rock Howard**
– **Terry Bogard**
– **Hotaru Futaba**
– **B. Jenet**
– **Mai Shiranui**
– **Preecha**
– **Vox Reaper**
Players can engage in various online modes such as Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Room Match, as well as an offline Tutorial mode. Four stages will be available: Training, Freight Express, B. Port, and Training Ground[1].
### New Mechanics and Features
*Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* introduces several new mechanics that enhance the gameplay experience.
#### REV System
The REV System is a brand-new toolset that offers unique offensive and defensive options. Here are some key components of the REV System:
– **REV Arts**: Enhanced versions of a character’s special moves that rely on the REV Meter.
– **REV Blow**: A hard-hitting strike that can brush off enemy attacks and be performed midair or as part of a combo.
– **REV Accel**: Assists in chaining attacks together to create combos.
– **REV Guard**: A defensive block that pushes opponents away and negates chip damage from special moves[2][4].
The REV Meter builds up with each REV action and will overheat when full, rendering these abilities unavailable until it depletes. Players can speed up the depletion by actively engaging in combat.
#### Selective Potential Gear (S.P.G.) System
This system, a continuation of the T.O.P. system from *Garou: Mark of the Wolves*, allows players to set their S.P.G. to one of three positions on their health gauge. When the S.P.G. is active, players can perform REV Blows, enjoy increased attack strength, and experience gradual health recovery[4].
#### Just Defense and Hyper Defense
– **Just Defense**: Blocking an opponent’s attack at the exact right moment, which provides slight health recovery, decreases the REV Meter, and allows for guard canceling into various actions.
– **Hyper Defense**: A forward input during a multi-hit attack that offers the same benefits as Just Defense. Both mechanics enable players to interrupt their block status and counter with special moves, Ignition Gear, Redline Gear, REV Blow, or Hidden Gear[2][4].
### Control Schemes
*Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* offers two distinct control schemes to cater to different player preferences:
– **Arcade Style**: Traditional controls similar to previous entries in the series.
– **Smart Style**: A simplified control scheme that allows players to perform attacks and combos using basic directional inputs and single button presses. However, certain advanced abilities are inaccessible in Smart Style[4].
### Game Modes and Features
In addition to the standard arcade mode, the game includes several other engaging modes:
– **Episodes of South Town**: A single-player mode with RPG elements where players complete challenge missions around a South Town map to earn experience points and additional skills for their characters.
– **Color Edit Mode**: Allows players to customize characters with new outfits, colors, and patterns unlocked through progress in Episodes of South Town.
– **Online Multiplayer**: Supports rollback netcode and cross-platform play, ensuring a smooth and competitive online experience[4].
### Conclusion
*Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* is poised to revitalize the *Fatal Fury* series with its innovative mechanics, diverse character roster, and robust gameplay features. The inclusion of DLC characters from other iconic fighting game series adds a fresh twist, making this game a must-play for fans of the genre. With its open beta test on the horizon, players will soon get a taste of the action-packed world of South Town before the game’s official release on April 24, 2025.
