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
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- Part 2
- Relive KOF’s History! KOF Poster Art Unveiled
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- Part 3
- 30th Anniversary Smartphone Wallpapers
- Part 330th Anniversary Smartphone Wallpapers
- 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!
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- Part 5
- Another Eden X KOF Crossover! KOF 30th Anniversary Celebration Repost Campaign
- Part 5Another Eden X KOF Crossover! KOF 30th Anniversary Celebration Repost Campaign
- 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
- Part 630th Anniversary Digital Stickers
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
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- Part 8
- KOF Series Quiz!
- Part 8KOF Series Quiz!
- From nostalgic lore to fan favorite facts
...we've selected a variety of questions from every KOF title!
Test your knowledge of KOF through this quiz!
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- Part 9
- SNK x TANITA Collaboration
- Part 9SNK x TANITA Collaboration
- In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of KOF, SNK and TANITA will be releasing
products such as a body composition analyzer that allows you to play "KOF '98", a
pedometer, and a thermo-hygrometer!
These products will be available at the TANITA online store and the TANITA
professional body composition analyzer website.
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- Part 10
- Releasing KOF 30th Anniversary original merch!
- Part 10Releasing KOF 30th Anniversary original merch!
- KOF 30th Anniversary original merch will be on sale!
KOF 30th Anniversary Merchandise
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of KOF, we'll be releasing exclusive merch!
We will announce them on the merch page as they become available.
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- Part 11
- KOF × Sumi-e Artist OKAZU Collaboration Video
- Part 11KOF × Sumi-e Artist OKAZU Collaboration Video
- Dive into the artistry of KOF like never before! The highly anticipated collaboration video featuring Sumi-e artist OKAZU is now available!
Witness the breathtaking fusion of traditional ink-wash painting and KOF’s legendary characters.
Who will emerge from the strokes of OKAZU’s brush?
Experience the mesmerizing journey as each character comes to life through the timeless beauty of Sumi-e!
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- Part 12
- Unveiling the Exclusive 30th Anniversary Illustration!
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- Part 13
- Join the PS5 Tournament – Your Time to Shine!
- Part 13Join the PS5 Tournament – Your Time to Shine!
- The ultimate gaming showdown is here!
Dive into the action by registering through the PS5 Game Hub and compete in the thrilling PS5 Tournament.
Exciting prizes are up for grabs, so don’t wait—join the competition and show off your skills today!
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- Part 14
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS × BOOKOFF Collaboration Kicks Off!
- Part 14THE KING OF FIGHTERS × BOOKOFF Collaboration Kicks Off!
- Brace yourself for an unforgettable crossover! Exclusive, brand-new illustrations of iconic characters Kyo Kusanagi, Terry Bogard, Athena Asamiya, and Mai Shiranui are here!
From Friday, December 20, to Sunday, January 5, grab your chance to own limited-edition THE KING OF FIGHTERS merchandise.
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- Part 15
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Voice Actors of All 61 Charactors Autograph Board Giveaway Campaign!
- Part 15THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Voice Actors of All 61 Charactors Autograph Board Giveaway Campaign!
- Celebrate THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV and win big! We’re giving away autograph boards signed by the voice actors of all 61 characters!
To enter, share your passionate thoughts about your favorite character. One lucky winner for each character will receive this exclusive prize.
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- Part 16
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS 30th Anniversary Commemorative Video Released!
- Part 16THE KING OF FIGHTERS 30th Anniversary Commemorative Video Released!
- Celebrate 30 years of THE KING OF FIGHTERS history! Watch how the legendary THE KING OF FIGHTERS series has evolved through the decades, featuring iconic and action-packed battle scenes.
Feel the nostalgia and relive the excitement through powerful battle scenes that showcase the legacy of THE KING OF FIGHTERS.
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- Part 17
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS Ultimate Character Poll – Have Your Say!
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- Part 18
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS Star Naming Project – Name a Star, Honor the Legacy!
- Part 18THE KING OF FIGHTERS Star Naming Project – Name a Star, Honor the Legacy!
- We will choose the best fitting name for our "THE KING OF FIGHTERS star", and give that name to an existing star
The name given to the star will forever be on record at the Springbrook Research Observatory
We will also be gifting a present to whoever's post gets chosen!
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- Part 19
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Mature & Vice Release Celebration Giveaway!
- Part 19THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Mature & Vice Release Celebration Giveaway!
- Celebrate the arrival of Mature and Vice in THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV with an exciting giveaway!
We’re offering exclusive Mature & Vice merchandise bundles to 30 lucky winners!
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- Part 20
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 Manga Returns in Digital Format!
- Part 20THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 Manga Returns in Digital Format!
- The iconic THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 manga adaptation by Ryo Takamisaki, The King of Fighters '94 Gaiden, is back!
All 6 volumes are set to make their triumphant return as digital editions.
They will be available from today via Kindle, Kobo, ebookjapan and more
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- Part 21
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH is also coming to Steam on February 20, 2025.
- Part 21THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH is also coming to Steam on February 20, 2025.
- To celebrate, we are giving away a signed canvas artwork by SNK illustrator Eisuke Ogura.
30 lucky winners who follow and repost this post will be randomly selected.
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- Part 22
- Releasing digital soundtracks for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GM and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV!
- Part 22Releasing digital soundtracks for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GM and KOF XIV!
- In celebration of KOF's 30th anniversary, we are planning to release the digital soundtracks for both THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV at the end of February next year!
Along with this, you will be able to enjoy the other KOF title soundtracks at discounted prices!
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- Part 23
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS New Year Sale start!
- Part 23KOF New Year Sale start!
- New Year Steam Sale to celebrate THE KING OF FIGHTERS 30th!
The past titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV is up to 85% OFF
For more information on the Steam Store Sale, please visit the following website!
■Steam
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- Part 24
- KOF Original Fight Stick Top Panel Art
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- Part 25
- See you at KOF 40th Anniversary! Call for Digital Time Capsule
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- Part 26
- Limited Edition NEOGEO Case KOF Games!
- Part 26Limited Edition NEOGEO Case KOF Games!
- To commemorate the KOF 30th anniversary, we're releasing KOF titles in limited edition NEOGEO cases with a special design, available exclusively in Europe!
Preorders are open now!
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- Part 27
- KOF Characters Thanks Message Movie
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- Part 28
- Voice Actors Illustration Challenge!
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- Part 29
- KOF 30th Anniversary Special Collaboration Room!!
- Part 29KOF 30th Anniversary Special Collaboration Room!!
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS x Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel collaboration project!
The name of the project is “HOTEL KOF”!
We will offer a lodging experience where you can immerse yourself in the world of KOF while being surrounded by the characters of KOF.
The hotel will also offer a KOF 30th anniversary acrylic panel, postcard, Orochi Hakkesshu Collection clear file, and Kyo Kusanagi eSports T-shirt as special offers to guests!
This project is exclusive to Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel, as Esaka is the birthplace of KOF.
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- Part 30
- Establishment of KOF Studio!
- Part 30Establishment of KOF Studio!
- To coincide with the 30th anniversary of THE KING OF FIGHTERS, we are happy to announce the establishment of KOF Studio!
KOF Studio will proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution!
