Playable fighters include Heidern, Chizuru, Mai, Kula, Athena, Ryo, Terry Bogard, Isla, Shun’ei, Meitenkun, Benimaru, Dolores, Kyo, Iori and Chris. Overall, a solid mix of new and classic fighters, each with their unique play styles. However, there are some caveats – save data from the demo can’t be transferred to the full game.

The demo’s content is also “subject to change without notice,” so don’t get too invested. The King of Fighters 15 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. You can check out our review here. It’s received several DLC fighters since launch, with Kim Kaphwan being the latest as part of Season 2. Sylvie Paula Paula and Najd are next this Summer, while Goenitz also arrives as a free fighter.

【KOF XV】
Try the game out with a selection of 15 characters!

Introducing the demo version of KOF XV for PS5/PS4!https://t.co/qj1E34Pmoj#KOF15 #KOFXV pic.twitter.com/dZ6yID1nQo

— SNK GLOBAL (@SNKPofficial) April 20, 2023

In terms of features, players can now change Battle Settings in the rooms before confirming the fight. Member Selection has a renewed design, and the KOF Staff Roll BGM Collection jacket is available in DJ Station.

The Power gauge now accumulates during MAX Mode and dashing no longer causes the character’s head to move forward. A bug that caused fighters to guard after stopping from a dash has also been resolved. Counter Throws are no longer usable during regular attacks, blowback recovery and command moves. The distance between characters following a counter throw is the same for everyone.

For more details, check out some of the patch notes below. You can learn more about individual fighting adjustments here.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 15 Patch Ver.1.62

Member Selection

• Renewed design.

Room Match

• Can now change the Battle Settings from within the room before confirming to fight.

DJ STATION

• Added the jacket for KOF Staff Roll BGM Collection.
• Added the track Still Green -KOF 15 ver. to THE KING OF FIGHTERS 15 jacket.

Battle Announcer

• Resolved an issue where, under certain circumstances, the commentator would say
  something different than what was happening during the match.

Other

• Resolved various minor issues

All Characters

MAX Mode

• Power gauge now accumulates during MAX mode.

Dashing

• The hurtbox for characters’ heads no longer move forward.
• Resolved an issue that prevented some characters from guarding immediately after stopping at a certain time during a dash.

Crouching LK for All Characters

• No longer hits in-air opponents.

Blow Back

• Increased combo scaling value.

Guard Cancel Blow Back

• Cannot be followed up.

Counter Throw

• Counter throws are no longer possible to be performed during normal attacks, command moves,
  and blow back recovery.
• Distance between characters after a counter throw is now the same for all characters.

Normal Air Throws

• All characters, besides Clark, have the same horizontal grab range.
  *Clark has a larger horizontal grab range than each of the other characters.

Special Moves (moves with →↓↘ inputs) for all characters

• Reduced command input window duration.
  *This adjustment will make it harder for accidental →↓↘ inputs.

Special Moves (throws) for all characters

• Except for some techniques, the power gauge now increases by 50 on throw startup.
• Increased all recovery frames on whiff except for some techniques

The last two DLC characters arrive in Fall and Winter this year, though they’ve yet to be revealed. Sylvie debuted in The King of Fighters 14. Along with control over electricity, which is used to levitate herself, she can also play any instrument. Najd also debuted in the previous game, and though a college student by day, she acts as a vigilante at night.

Not only can she manipulate the shadows to assail an opponent, but Najd can ignore someone’s weight. This allows for lifting anyone, regardless of how heavy they are.

Stay tuned for more details on the new DLC characters in the coming months. In the meantime, check out our review of The King of Fighters 15 here. It’s available for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC.

First debuting in The King of Fighters ’97, Shingo is an honest fighter who idolizes Kyo Kusanagi (and they even have a funny interaction in-game). His fighting style resembles the latter but without the trademark flames. Sometimes, he’ll mess up the execution, as seen when he falls on his face. Nevertheless, Shingo is a force to be reckoned with.

Alongside Shingo, a new character balance update will go live on January 17th. DJ Station is also getting some new content, with staff rolls from 15 titles in The King of Fighters series and additional songs coming in the future.

The King of Fighters 15 is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out our review for the base game here.

Part of the Team Awakened Orochi bundle, the trio got a trailer back in July and a teaser in June. The Yashiro, Sherie and Chris worked to revive Orochi in King of Fighters ’97, and the new DLC indicates that they have inherited Orochi’s powers.

Team Orochi will be the third DLC released for The King of Fighters 15, with a fourth DLC planned for release later this year. Once the planned DLC has been released, SNK plans on accepting feedback on characters for future DLC.

Alongside this, the studio has also announced that it is working on enabling cross-platform multiplayer between all versions of The King of Fighters 15. While no exact timeframe is given, the studio says that the cross-play update is planned for some time in 2023.

The King of Fighters 15 is available on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S. The PS4 and PS5 versions have cross-play multiplayer. For more information on the game, check out our review.

This year’s show will see the participating developers sit down to talk about various themes related to fighting games and the current esports scene. Additionally, the show has planned to organize what is called a “treasure appraisal project”, where each company will showcase their treasured collections related to fighting games.

The list of developers attending the show includes General Director of Guilty Gear series, Daisuke Ishiwatari alongside director of Guilty Gear Strive, Akira Katano; the President and CEO of Arika, Akira Nishitani; the Chief Producer of King of Fighters 15, Yasayuki Oda; The producer of Street Fighter 5, Shuhei Matsumoto; Chief Producer of SEGA’s Virtua Fighter eSports, Seiji Aoki; and Chief Producer of Tekken Katsuhiro Harada.

Even though no news of any games revealed by either of the company has been confirmed or teased until now, past shows did have reveals in the form of new characters and seasons for several games, so here’s hoping new reveals await in this year’s show as well.

The lineup features the staples of the tournament for the past couple of years, such as Capcom’s Street Fighter 5, Bandai Namco developed Tekken 7, Arc System Works Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Granblue Fantasy Versus. What is interesting to note is that NetherRealm Studios-developed Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, which was originally removed from the lineup back in 2020, is making its comeback.

Apart from the above, Skullgirls 2nd Encore is making its comeback. SNK’s The King of Fighters 15 and Arc System Works Guilty Gear Strive are making their EVO debut as well.

Unfortunately, Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late [cl-r], which was announced to join the ranks back for EVO 2020, is not coming back, nor is the Marvel Vs Capcom 2 invitational tournament. However, the general manager of Evo, Rick Thiher, assures that they have something in the works for it very soon- check out his tweet down below.

The registration for the event has also officially begun, letting those interested register to take part in the tournament.

Registration for Evo 2022 is NOW OPEN!

Head to https://t.co/WgXv1e2fEK and register now!

We can't wait to see you all offline and in-person August 5-7 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas!

Thank you to our special guests and viewers who joined us for the Evo 2022 lineup reveal show! pic.twitter.com/qiJwz2eGwL

— Evo (@Evo) March 9, 2022

For those immediately asking, we have not forgot about MVC2. So give us some time and keep that spirit bomb warmed up.

— Rick (@TheHadou) March 9, 2022

Another week, another new trailer for SNK’s The King of Fighters 15. Much like last week with Iori Yagami, another veteran returns to the fold with Joe Higashi. Voiced by Kozo Mito, Joe maintains his signature Muay Thai style when beating down opponents. Check it out below.

Punches, kicks and knee-strikes are a part of Joe’s arsenal but he also has limited Aerokinesis ability. This means he can launch small hurricanes at his foes or use them to launch an opponent into the air. His Super move is a combination of hurricane and rapid punches, as physics-defying as that sounds.

At the end (which features Joe laughing smugly), it’s confirmed that more information will be revealed next week, which can be taken to mean another character trailer. The King of Fighters 15 is currently slated to release this year though its platforms haven’t been specified. As always, stay tuned for more details and updates.

SNK has showcased a number of fighters for The King of Fighters 15 in recent weeks but none can quite compare to the reveal of Iori Yagami. The classic fighter returns with a new design, new moves and an admittedly classy theme. Check out the trailer below to see him action.

Joining Iori on the roster is Shun’ei, who debuted in the previous game, Kyo, Benimaru and Leona. Though the development team has yet to outline major changes to the gameplay, it did confirm that teams would function somewhat differently this time around. Expect more details – and character reveals – in the coming weeks.

The King of Fighters 15 doesn’t have any confirmed platforms but will likely release for PS4 and PS5. It’s currently slated to arrive this year so stay tuned for more details in the coming months. In the meantime, PS4 players can pick up The King of Fighters 14 – Ultimate Edition which includes the base game with all DLC characters and costumes.

A new trailer is available for SNK’s The King of Fighters 15, showcasing another fighter. It’s Meitenkun, a relatively sleepy fighter who’s still capable of dishing out some serious damage, even using his pillow as a weapon. Check out the trailer below to see what he’s capable of.

Meitenkun debuted in The King of Fighters 14 and utilizes Hakkyokuminminken aka the Eight Extremities Sleepy Fist, which explains its seemingly random nature. We’re keen to see what new moves and abilities he’s gained in the sequel along with his role in the new story. SNK noted that next week would have more information, which could be another character trailer.

The King of Fighters 15 is out later this year though release platforms have yet to be announced. It will feature Shun’ei, who also debuted in the previous game, along with series regulars like Benimaru, K’, Leona and Kyo. For more details on Shun’ei, check out his character trailer here.