The fighting game community is buzzing with excitement as SNK and Capcom renew their legendary partnership, this time bringing Street Fighter's iconic Ken Masters into Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. While fans anticipated this crossover following the game's DLC roadmap reveal featuring Ken and Chun-Li, this marks the first official gameplay showcase of the fiery martial artist in SNK's universe.

Though historically seen as rivals in the fighting game genre, SNK and Capcom have recently strengthened their collaborative efforts. This partnership follows Street Fighter 6's inclusion of Fatal Fury legends Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, proving that these gaming titans are now exchanging their most beloved characters more than ever before.

SNK has officially unveiled Ken Masters through an action-packed trailer, though the release date remains undisclosed. Fans will recognize David Matranga reprising his Street Fighter 6 role as Ken's voice actor. The character comes with both his modern brown coat outfit and the classic red gi from Street Fighter 2, offering players nostalgic and contemporary cosmetic options.

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Ken's move set stays true to his Street Fighter roots while adapting to Fatal Fury's mechanics. His signature Shoryuken, Hadoken, and Tatsumaki Senpu-kyaku all make appearances, along with newer techniques like the Dragonlash Kick from Street Fighter 6. The trailer also showcases SNK's interpretation of Ken's Shinryu Reppa and other special moves integrated with the game's unique REV system.

This crossover comes at a crucial time for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which despite positive reception hasn't met SNK's sales expectations. The company hopes Ken's arrival this summer, followed by Chun-Li, will revitalize interest in the title. This strategy mirrors Capcom's successful inclusion of SNK characters in Street Fighter 6, creating mutual benefits for both franchises.