On the 22nd of November, twelve years ago, "The King of Fighters XIII" was released in North America for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. I forgot to post on the actual day of the anniversary because I thought it would have released in Japan first (1st of December) but I just realised the North American and European releases came before it 😭
"The King of Fighters XIII" is a 2D fighting game that features a diverse roster of characters from various SNK franchises. Released in 2010, it's known for its intricate gameplay mechanics, beautiful hand-drawn sprites, and deep combo system. The game emphasizes team-based battles and strategic gameplay, offering a satisfying experience for both casual and competitive fighting game enthusiasts.
A port for the PS4 and Switch is currently out if you've never played the game but want to check it out 😁
The King of Fighters XIII Global Match|Teaser Trailer
The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match is development for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The updated re-release of The King of Fighters XIII will include an overhauled rollback netcode and improved online functionality. A release date was not announced. An open beta test is scheduled for early summer 2023 on PlayStation 4.
The King of Fighters XIII originally launched for Japanese arcades on July 14, 2010, while ports for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were released during late 2011 in Japanese and English regions, with Atlus USA and Rising Star Games being in charge of releasing them in the United States and Europe respectively. Versions for iOS and Android followed in 2011 and 2012. A PC version was released on Steam on September 13, 2013.
11 years ago today, The King of Fighters XIII was released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at EU. It was developed by SNK Playmore and published by Rising Star Games.
SNK has announced The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match for PlayStation 4 and Switch. A release date was not announced. An open beta test is scheduled for early summer on PlayStation 4.