Netmarble announced on the 22nd that the official global release date for its character collection-style AFK mobile RPG 'King of Fighters AFK' is set for September 4, excluding China and some other countries.
'King of Fighters AFK' is currently conducting global pre-registration through its official website, Google Play, and the Apple App Store, with the number of pre-registrants surpassing 1.5 million. After its official launch, various rewards will be provided for gameplay, including ▲3,000 draws ▲a unique fighter 'Vice' ▲guaranteed one 'Legend' grade fighter upon the first draw.
Since May, soft launching in Canada, Indonesia, and the Philippines has received positive evaluations, noting, "This is a work that perfectly captures the essence of the King of Fighters IP," and, "The impact and emotion of the original have been well realized through pixel art style and detailed illustrations."
'King of Fighters AFK' is based on SNK's flagship fighting game franchise The King of Fighters intellectual property (IP). It features strategic battles using decks consisting of a minimum of five to a maximum of 15 characters, various fighter collections and competitive content, retro-style graphics, and modern artwork.