SNK has released Version 1.4.0 for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, marking a major milestone in the game’s post-launch support with the introduction of Ranked Match Phase 1 and the arrival of Joe Higashi as a new playable fighter. This update enhances both competitive and casual play through a series of gameplay improvements, system optimizations, and customization options aimed at refining the online experience.
Ranked Matches are now character-specific, encouraging players to specialize and master individual fighters. The update also introduces a redesigned leaderboard system, improved battle settings, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements such as new music controls, display options, and training mode features. In addition, several non-battle issues have been fixed, and online stability has been improved across all supported platforms.
Full Patch Notes
New Content
- New Playable Character: Joe Higashi
- The Muay Thai master joins the roster as a high-speed, rushdown-oriented fighter.
- Features a new Fearless Man stance allowing blow deflection and counteroffensive options.
- Includes a dedicated story campaign in Arcade/EOST modes.
Ranked Match Phase 1
- Ranked matches are now character-specific, with points tracked separately per fighter.
- Phase 1 officially begins with global leaderboards now live.
- Players can compete and compare ranks based on their chosen character.
Leaderboards Overhaul
- Introduced new rank names and distinctive icons for each tier.
- Combined Ranking and Character Mastery data into one display.
- Added new filters to sort by rank, fighter, and other categories for improved usability.
Battle Settings Enhancements
- Stage Selection: Players can now select multiple preferred stages; one is chosen at random for each match.
- Music Selection: Improved jukebox integration with options for custom playlists or random tracks.
- Result Screen: Players can now toggle visible data such as Win Rate and Next Rank Progress.
Online Improvements
- Connection type (wired/wireless) now visible in the match HUD, opponent confirmation screen, and room lobbies.
- Added opponent confirmation toggle when a match is found.
- Enhanced background music selection for Match Entry and Room Match menus.
- Network optimizations to improve connectivity and reduce latency during online sessions.
New Features & System Updates
- Online Profile: Added direct quick-link to Steam and Epic Games Store profiles.
- Training Mode:
- New Reversals Menu allows dummy customization for reversal scenarios.
- Added Shortcuts Submenu for easier command mapping.
- Trial Mode: Now includes the Shortcuts Submenu.
- Settings: Added Display Device option for multi-monitor setups. (Note: Resolutions have been reset.)
- Gallery: Added international versions of legacy Fatal Fury openings, unlocked alongside Japanese counterparts.
- Color Edit: Improved color visibility and editing precision.
- General Interface: Faster cursor movement and better input response across multiple modes.
Resolved Non-Battle Issues
- EOST – Super Dodge Attack: Fixed inconsistency in block frame advantage compared to standard Dodge Attack.
- Settings – Subtitle Background Opacity: Fixed non-functional opacity control; default changed from 0 to 30 for better readability.
Battle Adjustments
- Multiple character-specific balance changes and animation refinements (details available in-game).
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a 2025 fighting game developed by KOF Studio and published by SNK. It serves as the seventh mainline entry in the Fatal Fury series and the first new title in 26 years since Garou: Mark of the Wolves (1999). The game was released on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.
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