The King of Fighters XIV Hits Steam On June 15

SNK revealed that The King of Fighters XIV is headed to Steam on June 15, 2017 and will come in both standard Steam Edition and Deluxe Pack versions.

Here’s more about the game from its Steam product page:

The King of Fighters XIV is the newest entry in the acclaimed The King of Fighters series of fighting games. Lead by veteran creator and FATAL FURY creator Yasuyuki Oda, KOF XIV takes the iconic gameplay that the series is known for while implementing new 3D visuals, a first for a mainline entry in the series! Featuring a robust roster of 50 characters in the base game along with 4 DLC characters, including both returning fan favorites and new characters, this entry is perfect for veterans and newcomers alike!

 

Here’s what comes with the Deluxe Pack:

• 4 DLC characters – Rock Howard, Vanessa, Ryuji Yamazaki, Whip

• 10 DLC Costumes – Classic Kyo / Nightmare Geese / Athena ’98 Version / Shun’ei Kung-Fu Suit / Nakoruru: Kamuikotan Girls’ School Uniform / Classic Iori / Meitenku: Pajamas / Kula: Sundress / Sylvie: Little Red Riding Hood / Angel: Diabla

• Digital Artbook – Includes never-before-seen concept art and design materials for all 4 DLC characters. KOF fans should not miss out on this!

• Digital Soundtrack – A special soundtrack that includes recently released tracks, for a total of 30 tracks that you can enjoy at any time.

As for The King of Fighters XIV: Steam Edition, it’ll come with two free DLC costumes featuring Kyo Kusanagi’s Classic Kyo and Geese Howard’s NMightmare Geese outfits.

And here are more details on the game’s features:

• 54 Fighters: One of the largest character rosters ever in the KOF Series! – In addition to the original roster of 50 characters, 4 DLC characters join the fight! Iconic characters as well as new challengers duke it out in KOF XIV STEAM EDITION for epic battles.

• New Chapter: A brand New Kof Saga! – The KOF Series’ storyline has been continuing over the OROCHI, NESTS, and ASH sagas. KOF’s rich story has NOT finished, and returns in a brand new exciting story arc with KOF XIV STEAM EDITION.

• 3-on-3: KOF’s traditional game system is back! – Select your favorite 3 fighters from the game’s robust character roster, and fight to victory via KOF’s traditional “3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE” game system.

• A Plethora Of Game Modes – The King of Fighters XIV: Steam Edition features a large variety of game modes such as Story Mode, VS Mode, and a Gallery Mode for the best KOF experience ever.

• PARTY BATTLE: A new fighting game experience – Duke it out with as many as six people (three players on each team) in VS Online “PARTY BATTLE”! Feel the heat of an authentic fighting game tournament experience.

• RUSH: A new feature aimed at easing beginners into the battle system – The newly introduced “RUSH” feature allows even novice players to perform combos by pressing Light Punch repeatedly.

• Climax Cancel: Ultimate Combos! – The combo system has evolved in The King of Fighters XIV, allowing players to execute a CLIMAX SUPER SPECIAL MOVE from a SUPER SPECIAL MOVE in the same combo for astonishing damage.

The King of Fighters XIV arrives on Steam on June 15, 2017. Pre-orders are currently 20% off, with the standard Steam Edition going for $47.99 and the Deluxe Pack going for $59.99.