During the second day of EVO Japan 2026, SNK made an appearance following the finals of The King of Fighter XV and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. While fans of the Japanese developer were anticipating news for the latter, an unexpected announcement was made regarding KOF XV.
When is the New Patch or Update with Balance Adjustments for The King of Fighter XV Characters Available?
Despite its original release on February 17, 2022, The King of Fighter XV continues to be a prominent title in the competitive fighting game scene. SNK has now unveiled a new trailer confirming a substantial character balance update for The King of Fighter XV, set to launch in July 2026. This announcement is particularly noteworthy as the game has not seen significant gameplay adjustments for over a year and a half, with the last published patch on January 16, 2025, focusing solely on minor bug fixes.
The last balance adjustment for The King of Fighter XV occurred on December 12, 2024, coinciding with the addition of Mature and Vice to the playable roster. SNK promises that the July patch for KOF XV will feature adjustments that are expected to significantly impact the competitive meta mid-season. Further details on this update are anticipated in the coming weeks.
