On August 25, 1994, the very first title in the KOF series, “THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94,”
made its explosive debut on the NEOGEO MVS arcade system.
Since then, the KOF series has grown into the largest fighting game franchise,
with numerous titles leading up to the latest release, “THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV,” in 2022.
Thanks to the unwavering support of fans worldwide,
the series proudly marks its 30th anniversary on August 25.
This beloved series has spanned generations and transcended borders, creating a global legacy.
SNK is committed to taking on new challenges and meeting KOF fans’ expectations everywhere.
Here’s to many more years of fighting greatness!
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- Part 1
- Behind-the-scenes Concept Art
- Monday, August 26, 2024
- Part 1Behind-the-scenes Concept Art
- Monday, August 26, 2024
- The characters of the KOF series are the heart and soul of its story.
To celebrate them, we’re unveiling rare and exclusive development materials—including original setting images, rough sketches, costume designs, and more. 
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- Part 2
- Relive KOF’s History! KOF Poster Art Unveiled
- Friday, September 6, 2024
- Part 2Relive KOF’s History! KOF Poster Art Unveiled
- Friday, September 6, 2024
- Step back in time with the original posters and materials from the release of each numbered KOF title, now available for viewing.
Just one look is sure to ignite the passionate memories of those legendary days!
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- Part 3
- 30th Anniversary Smartphone Wallpapers
- Friday, September 13, 2024
- Part 330th Anniversary Smartphone Wallpapers
- Friday, September 13, 2024
- Celebrate the 30th anniversary of KOF with our exclusive collection of smartphone wallpapers! Feel free to download and set these vibrant designs as your smartphone’s display background to join in the festivities!
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- Part 4
- A Special Sale to Celebrate KOF's 30th Anniversary!
- Thursday, August 29, 2024
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- Part 5
- Another Eden X KOF Crossover! KOF 30th Anniversary Celebration Repost Campaign
- Friday, September 13, 2024
- Part 5Another Eden X KOF Crossover! KOF 30th Anniversary Celebration Repost Campaign
- Friday, September 13, 2024
- A repost campaign commemorating the crossover between the mobile RPG “Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space” and “THE KING OF FIGHTERS”!
Participate by following both the official X account for Another Eden and KOF 30th Project, and repost the campaign post from the Another Eden official X account!
Campaign period: September 13th (Fri) 9:00 ~ September 17th (Tues) 14:59 (UTC)
The ongoing campaign offering 1,000 Chronos Stones for beginning the crossover event “The King of Fighters: Another Bout” will continue until September 30th (Mon)!
*You must clear Chapter 3 of the Main Story to play the Prologue.- ▼ “Another Eden” x “KOF” Crossover Website
- https://en.another-eden.jp/kof/
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- Part 6
- 30th Anniversary Digital Stickers
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- Part 630th Anniversary Digital Stickers
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- New KOF exclusive digital stickers have arrived!
Dive into the legacy of The King of Fighters with our specially designed digital stickers! Show off your love for KOF in every message and social media post!
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- Part 7
- The KOF XV TGS 2024 Special Tournament will be held at Tokyo Game Show 2024 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the KOF series on September 20th, 2024!
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- Part 7The KOF XV TGS 2024 Special Tournament will be held at Tokyo Game Show 2024 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the KOF series on September 20th, 2024!
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- We've invited 8 top KOF XV players within Japan to participate in the KOF 30th anniversary tournament! Who will be THE King of Fighters of this special tournament!?
- ■Event Location
- Tokyo Game Show 2024
SNK booth - ■Date and Time
- September 28th, 2024 (Sat) 14:00 - 16:30 JST
- ■Players
- Laggia, SCORE, Mok, SR, Morimotti, K2, Popo, Katsuji Commentators: BON, Yukinojo
- ■Tokyo Game Show 2024 SNK Special Website
- ■Tokyo Game Show 2024 Official Website
- *You must have a ticket to enter the venue for Tokyo Game Show 2024. Please check the official website for Tokyo Game Show 2024 for more details.