Issue 041 — July 2026
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About THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV pushes the long-running fighting series to new heights, arriving after a six-year gap since the previous title. Since its 1994 debut, KOF has thrilled players worldwide with its appealing characters and distinctive game system, and this entry aims to surpass all its predecessors in graphics, systems, and online experience. It's positioned as the most epic dream match in the franchise's history.

The roster launches with 39 playable fighters, spanning classic favorites, heroes and villains revived from the dead, and new challengers stepping into the ring. The story, meanwhile, continues the latest KOF Saga from the previous title in Story Mode and builds toward an explosive climax, giving longtime fans a narrative payoff alongside the action.

On the mechanical side, KOF XV keeps the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battles while adding the new SHATTER STRIKE mechanic for an unprecedented sense of speed and hype. Rollback netcode and a variety of battle options make online play smooth and versatile, and a Gallery plus a new DJ STATION featuring over 300 KOF songs pack in extra content. As an action arcade fighter, it delivers a feature-rich competitive experience for PC players.