THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

Fast-paced 2D fighter built around three-on-three team battles

SNK CORPORATION · Released Dec 12, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 9,264
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 105 in 30 days
Playing now: 302; peak 24h 366
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Dec 12, 2024

What is THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV?

A team-based fighting game where you choose and order three fighters, then battle through elimination rounds in single-player or local and online PvP matches. Its story mode continues the saga from the previous game.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast, competitive three-on-three fighting
+you value a large roster with varied playstyles
+you want both local and online PvP

Not for you if...

−you prefer one-on-one fighters over learning a team
−you want extensive single-player content and varied side modes
−you dislike learning combos across multiple characters

What players say

84% of 9,264 reviews are positive · 82% of 105 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the fast combat, large roster, and varied character playstyles. Common complaints focus on sparse single-player content and online problems, including trouble joining friends, laggy matches, and login or startup failures.

Screenshots and trailer

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 65 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 49
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic.