The King of Fighters XV has received its latest update, version 2.42, which introduces critical fixes and balance adjustments for several characters. Dolores sees improvements to her Hadir (MAX) move, with adjustments ensuring the initial hitbox remains within the stage and an expanded second-hit attack range to prevent corner whiffing. Ash Crimson’s Floreal (→ + LK) move now allows cancellations during Sans-culotte. Robert Garcia’s Gen-ei Kyaku and Ryuuren Gen-ei Kyaku gain hitbox corrections and resolve Super Cancel timing issues.
B. Jenet’s Aurora has been tweaked for better hit connectivity, while Vice’s Disgrace move now ensures the cinematic sequence plays correctly under all circumstances. The complete details of the various changes can be read in the patch notes below.
The King of Fighters XV Update 2.42 Patch Notes:
Dolores
- Hadir (MAX Ver.):
- Initial hitbox no longer extends outside the stage.
- Expanded attack hitbox on the second hit to prevent whiffing in the corner.
Ash Crimson
- Floreal (→ + LK Ver.):
- Fixed issue where it couldn’t be canceled into from a Special Move during Sans-culotte.
Robert Garcia
- Gen-ei Kyaku (Normal Ver.):
- Resolved timing issue where Super Canceling into Haoh Shoukou Ken (MAX Ver.) would mistakenly trigger the normal version.
- Ryuuren Gen-ei Kyaku (HK Ver.):
- Expanded attack hitbox for improved connection.
B. Jenet
- Aurora:
- Adjusted opponent behavior on hit to improve hit consistency across all strikes.
Vice
- Disgrace:
- Fixed an issue where the cinematic would fail to play under specific hit conditions.
The King of Fighters XV maintains its legacy as a premier fighting game with a deep roster and dynamic mechanics. The game is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.
