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About THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
The King of Fighters XV is a fighting game that builds on the series’ long‑standing 3‑on‑3 team battle system. It launches with 39 fighters, a story that continues from the previous title, and a new “Shatter Strike” mechanic for faster action. The game supports online play with rollback netcode, a variety of multiplayer options, and full controller compatibility on Windows.
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Edition Content
Three editions are sold: Standard includes the base game and a Classic Leona costume; Deluxe adds two DLC character teams and the same costume; Ultimate bundles the base game, two team passes, a fighter pass, two extra DLC characters, and two DLC costumes, including Classic Leona.
Each edition’s “Special Bonus” is the exclusive Classic Leona costume, while the Deluxe and Ultimate editions provide additional DLC characters and costumes.
- Check which edition matches the characters you want before purchasing.
- All editions grant the Classic Leona costume, so you only need one copy.
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Playable Roster
At launch the game offers 39 playable fighters, mixing classic series veterans, revived heroes and villains, and new challengers. This variety creates the “most epic dream match” the series has seen.
The roster is part of the base game; additional characters appear in DLC bundles included in higher editions.
- Explore the roster in training mode to find a style that fits you.
- Use the gallery to view character movies and voice samples.
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Story Mode
The narrative continues from the previous KOF title and reaches an explosive climax. Players experience the series’ storyline through a dedicated story mode.
Story mode is a single‑player experience that advances the KOF saga.
- Play story mode to unlock gallery content.
- Follow the plot to understand character motivations.
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Battle System
KOF XV retains the classic 3‑on‑3 team battle while adding the “Shatter Strike” mechanic, which increases speed and hype during fights.
The system combines traditional team play with new fast‑paced actions.
- Practice Shatter Strike in training to integrate it smoothly.
- Experiment with different team compositions for synergy.
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Online Multiplayer
The game uses rollback netcode for smoother online matches and offers multiple battle options, including PvP, shared/split‑screen, and cross‑platform play.
Features such as Steam Achievements, Cloud saves, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing are supported.
- Enable rollback netcode for the most stable online experience.
- Use Remote Play Together to play locally with friends over the internet.
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