Fatal Fury is back and already betting on esports.
Fatal Fury: Wolf City It is a brand new battle game, the first in the legendary series for 26 years, to begin in late April. So far, it looks like a capable game of battle, and what needs to be quite popular with fans of the genre when it starts. But despite the fact that it is not out for months, a huge tournament for the game at the Esports World Cup has been announced, which is not something you see very often.
For years, publishers have remained mostly quiet for competitive ambitions for new titles until it begins. After a handful of spectacular failures in mid -2010, even the world’s greatest publishers tend to remove any questions before release of competition with answers that usually mention how the community decides if it should be an esport. Even ReliableUndoubtedly the biggest competitive launch of the last five years has been effectively followed by this path before the start.
But SNK, the publisher back Fatal Fury: Wolf CityHe is already sure of the competitive potential of the game and leans on it as it is heading for launch.
“Since March 2024, we have hosted practical media shows and players worldwide and the feedback was extremely positive,” said Yasuyuki Oda, a lead producer Fatal Fury: Wolf City. “We have also made constant updates based on the player’s entry. In addition, an open beta test will take place from February 20th. As we approach release, we are confident that the game will meet expectations, so there is no doubt in our minds Its quality. “
This confidence has led the publisher to sign a multi -year deal with the World Cup Esports to see Fatal Fury: Wolf CityAlong with other SNK titles, presented at the event. There are no specific details about how the tournament operates, what awards are on the line or who will be eligible for competition, but since players will only have weeks to practice with the final release, they are going to be one of most interesting Tournament at the event for a variety of reasons. Therefore, because the leading Esports teams will try to sign the best players to help them in the club’s championship, with only weeks to look for them.
“There is more about what a good Esports title does on EWC than active players,” said Fabian Scheuermann, head of the game at the Esports World Cup Foundation. “We work closely with the clubs and publisher to make sure there are enough opportunities for the development of the community around Esports and their events. With the support and interest of our partners, clubs and publisher, we believe we will be able to be able to Build a story and fans of the products will be excited to see. “
Despite the confidence, both parties have around the partnership, there is no doubt that this is a danger. With a few weeks between liberation and competition, there will be many unknown, both from the game and how they translate into spectators, players and how teams will manage who they have on their roster. But, there is no doubt that it will be fun, especially with the advertising campaign around the game that is likely to be high after release given the way it is already shaped.
“Of course, we have developed this game not only for top players but also for casual players to enjoy,” Oda said. “The well -known basic style 1V1, along with the unique system that offers both speed and strategy, will be an important draw for the fight against fans of the game. Also, with our collaboration with EWC and other initiatives, SNK enhances the its focus on esports alongside other titles such as The king of fighters XV. Our goal is to provide many players opportunities to participate in esports for this game and we believe that esports will be one of its most exciting features. ”
It is really refreshing for a publisher and a more important tournament organizer to set their booth so early when it comes to a new release of a competitive game and a successful first tournament in Riyadh this summer could change the way other publishers with the Esports community before liberation.
While the current maintenance strategy is obviously running, it can get very frustrating for fans who want to know what a competitive scene will look like for an upcoming game. This strategy by SNK and EWC immediately answers this question and let’s know that there will be a competitive circuit for this franchise for the coming years, which is much more stability than most new games can offer . This is without a doubt good for all those involved and we hope to put a new previous one.
