Yo, fighting game fans — we’ve got a spicy crossover brewing. Ken freakin’ Masters from Street Fighter is making his way to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and honestly? It feels like the start of something big.
This might not be a total shocker (SNK’s DLC roadmap kind of spoiled it already), but seeing Ken in motion for City of the Wolves still hits different. SNK dropped a trailer showing off his moveset, and yes — it’s everything you’d hope for.
We’re talking Shoryuken, Hadoken, Tatsumaki… the whole OG kit. But they’ve also sprinkled in some Street Fighter 6 sauce, like his Dragonlash Kick and Redline mechanics.
Classic Look? Check. Brown Coat Ken? Also Check.
Whether you’re a fan of Ken’s gritty, hobo-with-a-heart look from SF6 or you’re old-school and want the red gi, you’ve got options. SNK even brought back Ken’s SF6 voice actor, David Matranga, to keep it all feeling authentic. Respect.
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Why This Matters More Than You Think
Okay, so Ken showing up in another fighter is cool on its own. But what makes this extra interesting is how SNK and Capcom seem to be playing nice again — and not just for one-offs.
Let’s break it down:
- Capcom Fighting Collection 2 gave us a sweet rerelease of SNK vs. Capcom.
- Street Fighter 6 pulled a power move by adding Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to its roster.
- Now SNK gets Ken (and soon Chun-Li) in return.
That’s not just mutual respect — that’s a budding bromance.
This back-and-forth is starting to feel like we’re inching toward a full-blown modern Capcom vs SNK revival. And let’s be real — we need that. Fighting game fans have been starving for that next big crossover brawler, and this slow burn is getting us hyped.
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SNK’s High Stakes Move
Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: City of the Wolves hasn’t exactly blown the doors off in terms of sales. Despite strong community vibes and solid gameplay, it underperformed enough that SNK’s CEO actually stepped down.
So yeah, bringing in a household name like Ken is more than just fan service — it’s a calculated power play to juice interest and boost momentum. And if Chun-Li follows soon (as teased), we could be seeing a second wind for City of the Wolves.
Is This Just the Beginning?
Ken’s addition isn’t just another DLC drop — it’s a signal. SNK and Capcom are testing the waters for deeper collabs, and fans are the real winners here.
Tips for Players:
- If you’re a Ken main from Street Fighter, transitioning to City of the Wolves won’t be a huge stretch — but keep an eye on how SNK tweaks his speed and combo windows.
- Master his Redline Gear early — it looks like that’s going to be a big part of his pressure game in this engine.
- And don’t sleep on that Dragonlash Kick. It’s a side-switch beast that could tilt close-range matchups your way.
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