Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Boasts $2.5M Prize Pool Despite Slow Start
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves had a slow launch, but it’s bouncing back with a $2.5 million prize pool for the SNK World Championships. Here’s what’s happening.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Boasts a Massive Prize Pool Despite Slow Launch
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves may have gotten off to a slow start, but SNK is betting big on its future. Despite a lukewarm launch, the game will feature an insane $2.5 million prize pool at this year’s SNK World Championships—a move that’s got fans buzzing.
The game officially dropped on April 24, marking the first new entry in the series in over 25 years. While it’s been praised for its fast-paced combat, killer soundtrack, character designs, and customization options, the numbers haven’t been mind-blowing—at least not yet.
On Steam, City of the Wolves has yet to crack 5,000 concurrent players, even with a heavy marketing push that included appearances at WrestleMania and ads plastered all over the globe. Still, for fans who stuck around, that huge prize pool might just be the incentive needed to grind out some serious practice.
New Faces and Some Controversy
City of the Wolves features a bunch of classic Fatal Fury characters, but it also brings in some wild guest fighters that have stirred up a bit of drama:
- Cristiano Ronaldo – Yep, the soccer star himself is a playable character.
- Salvatore Ganacci – A DJ whose inclusion left a lot of players scratching their heads (“Who?” was a common reaction online).
Beyond the surprise guests, the DLC roster is also stacking up nicely with fan favorites:
- Chun-Li and Ken Masters from Street Fighter
- Mr. Big from Art of Fighting
It’s definitely a bold approach, and while not every choice has landed well with longtime fans, it shows SNK is willing to take some risks to freshen things up.
Ongoing Updates and Fixes
The most recent update, rolled out earlier this month, addressed a bunch of bugs and crashes that were frustrating players early on. Plus, balance changes hit several characters, including:
- Terry Bogard
- Marco Rodrigues
- Salvatore Ganacci
SNK has already promised more patches are on the way, aiming to keep the game feeling smooth and competitive as it builds toward the World Championships.
Even though Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves didn’t explode out of the gate, SNK’s massive $2.5 million commitment shows they’re ready to stick with it for the long haul. With positive word of mouth, a growing roster, and regular updates, there’s a good chance the community could still see a serious surge.
And hey, if you were on the fence, now might be a good time to jump in—there’s a lot of money (and pride) up for grabs later this year. 🎮🔥
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