SNK has released patch version 1.3.1 for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, marking the arrival of the highly anticipated Street Fighter collaboration. At the center of this update is the addition of Ken Masters, the veteran fighter from Capcom’s Street Fighter series. With his classic moveset, including the Hadoken and Shoryuken, Ken arrives ready for battle in both Arcade and EOST modes, now able to chain special techniques and REV Arts into powerful combos.
This crossover event also introduces the iconic Suzaku Castle stage, allowing players to fight in a moonlit arena familiar to long-time fighting fans. Additional collaboration features include new sound effects, menu artwork, and a jukebox selection featuring tracks from the Street Fighter franchise. These enhancements aim to blend the energy of both series seamlessly and engagingly.
Beyond the crossover content, patch 1.3.1 also brings gameplay improvements across several modes. Smart Style now allows for feinting and braking mechanics, expanding tactical depth. Character Trials have been redesigned for easier navigation, and new advanced trials have been introduced. System-wide updates cover everything from CPU balancing in Survival Mode to improved interface clarity and fixes for training, clone, and EOST-specific bugs. A series of character balance adjustments has also been implemented to improve match variety and maintain overall gameplay integrity.
Full Patch Notes – Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves v1.3.1
New Content and Features:
- New Playable Character:
- Ken Masters from Street Fighter joins the roster with a well-rounded moveset featuring Hadoken, Shoryuken, and combo-friendly REV Arts. Available in both Arcade and EOST.
- New Stage:
- Suzaku Castle – Fight under the moonlight at this iconic location. Can be set via Battle Settings for online use.
- Street Fighter Collaboration Features:
- Menu Artwork: Choose Street Fighter-themed panels via Settings > Menu Artwork
- Altered Sound Effects: Enable Street Fighter-inspired effects for supers and more via Settings > Sound
- Jukebox Album: Listen to a curated collection of music from the Street Fighter seriesCharacter Trials Interface Update:
- Trials are now color-coded by skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
- New advanced challenges added to expand training opportunities
Gameplay Additions and Updates:
- EOST Mode:
- Robust Roulette skill split into three damage tiers, varying by stage difficulty
- Settings:
- Centralized delete function for save data (Clone, Replay, Color Edit)
- Added Feint button option for Smart Style in Button Config
- Survival Mode:
- CPU difficulty adjusted
- Increased health recovery per victory
- Tutorial Mode:
- Added Smart Style Feinting/Braking guide under Expert tutorials
- Command Lists:
- Updated to include Smart Style-specific feinting and braking commands
Resolved Issues:
- Control Scheme Bug: Fixed issue where selected scheme reverted after opening Button Config
- Training Mode: Corrected display errors for startup frame data
- EOST Mode:
- Fixed Super Dodge Attack vulnerability (Cristiano Ronaldo)
- Resolved AI freeze behavior for Buggz, Balone, and Mosburg after Hyper Defense
- Clone Mode (PC): Corrected controller UI display issue during pause menu with keyboard
Balance Adjustments:
- General character capabilities increased to support broader usage
- Select overpowered moves adjusted to promote fairness
- Smart Style enhancements now support feinting and braking during certain specials
- Opens strategic options including fake-outs and REV Art combo extensions
Note: Full character-specific balance changes are available on the official website.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was released in April 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. As the franchise’s first mainline entry in more than 20 years, it has been celebrated for its strong gameplay foundation and respectful continuation of SNK’s fighting legacy. With crossover events and ongoing support, the game continues to build on its revival momentum.
