Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Open Beta Details and Tips Starting Tomorrow

Ready to rev your engines and dive into the fray? Mark your calendars—SNK’s iconic ’90s fighter, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is making its grand return on April 24, 2025, exclusively for Xbox Series X|S. Can’t wait until then? Well, you’re in luck! Tomorrow kicks off a four-day Open Beta, running from February 20–24. Jump in and get a taste of what’s to come with its cutting-edge gameplay mechanics, eye-catching comic-inspired graphics, and customizable control schemes that cater to both the rookies and the seasoned fighters. Sharpen your skills because South Town is calling!

Eager to smack down the competition and test out the waters early? The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta is your ticket. Dive right into the action with eight characters and try out the integrated rollback netcode paired with cross-network play. Three online modes—Ranked Match, Casual Match, and Room Match—await you, all available in cross-network play. If you’re new to the series, don’t sweat it. There’s a Tutorial mode offline to help you get up to speed.

Let’s talk about the standout feature of City of the Wolves: the Rev System. This dynamic, customizable toolset is meant to crank up your offensive prowess from the start. Only the most skilled fighters can masterfully wield every Rev technique and aim for glory in South Town. Head over to our official Fighting Guide to dive deep into the Rev mechanics.

As you fight your way through South Town, you’ll rub elbows with iconic legends such as Terry Bogard, often regarded as the series’ talisman, and the fiery fan-favorite, Mai Shiranui.

Terry is your go-to all-rounder, armed with projectiles, anti-air capabilities, and rushdown tactics. His well-rounded attack repertoire makes him ideal for newcomers trying to grasp the series or the genre itself. Terry’s not on the cover for nothing! Use moves like Power Charge and Crack Shoot to keep foes on their toes and force them to break.

Mai, similarly flexible in ability, boasts an array of special moves. Her Sayo Chidori relentlessly pressures opponents, even with defensive blocks in play. Plus, her mastery of Musasabi no Mai opens up movement options, letting you zip around the battlefield with ease.

Jumping into the roster are also intriguing newcomers: Preecha, a meticulous Muay Thai expert with strategic blows, and Vox Reaper, a brooding and enigmatic figure wielding a dangerous karate style.

Preecha specializes in unyielding multi-hit strikes, capable of delivering effective combos with her revved-up Hyperbolic Kick.

Vox, on the other hand, utilizes far-reaching normals to keep adversaries in check. He can chain his powerful Kokuen Ryuu shockwave following a heavy punch, pushing your damage game up a notch. Plus, his command grab keeps fights unpredictable at midrange.

In the Open Beta, you’ll access both familiar faces and fresh ones:

Rock Howard is a name to remember—a blend of Terry Bogard’s mentoring and Geese Howard’s notorious lineage. Equipped with a varied toolkit, Rock unleashes projectiles that glide along the ground, robust anti-airs, and forward-moving assaults. Notable moves like Shippuu Ken fend off grounded foes, while the command grab Shinkuu Nage serves as a potent combo starter when combined with Rev Accel.

Hotaru Futaba graces the scene with agility and authenticity. This nimble character disrupts opponents with a dynamic range of attacks, often leaving adversaries at her mercy. Her advantage? A brisk running step and the capability to shield with projectiles, enhancing her approach. Her airborne Koushuu Da stomp and brisk Shajou Tai command grab pierce defenses, leaving rivals vulnerable.

Step in with B. Jenet, leading the feisty Lilien Knights with daring bravado. Known for her technical prowess, her spiraling Afterburner deliveres impressive combos, while Gulf Tomahawk—halted midway by Braking—paves the path for aerial assaults. On the ground or in the air, Jenet’s versatile movements make her a dynamic choice.

Kain R. Heinlein—a figure fueled by ambition—seeks command over South Town, driven by his own ideals of genuine liberty. Kain is a tactical fighter who thrives from mid-to-long range, utilizing projectiles and smart setups. His formidable Schwarze Lanze counters offensive gaps but demands a charge, rendering him more suited for the meticulous player aiming to control battle momentum from afar.

The Open Beta lineup blends recognized legends with new warriors, devious and daring enough to stake their claim. Street battles within South Town are sizzling hotbeds, brimming with aspirations and ambitions faster than wildfire. At long last, a new legend emerges to be told…

Whether you’re a veteran or a fresh face, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves accommodates all comers with dual control styles: Arcade Style for those who relish classic fighting controls, and Smart Style for ease—tap and swoop through spectacular moves with simple commands. After 26 years, fans old and new will be dazzled by this revamp with its bold art direction, hybridized fighter roster, and reimagined combat systems. Curious about playing? The official website’s your go-to.

Pre-orders for the Special Edition of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves are now live for $59.99 USD / €59.99 EUR, bundling the Base Game with Season Pass 1. Early birds snag a classic Terry Bogard outfit drawn from his debut and secure three days of early access before official launch on April 21, 2025.

Gear up for the Open Beta and look forward to the full reveal on April 24, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S. Until then, stay plugged into our chatter on X, Instagram, and the official Discord for the latest scoop on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.