Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves introduces Kenshiro and Mr. Karate

The popular fighting game series Fatal Fury is expanding its roster with new downloadable content (DLC) at the end of 2026. This update introduces Kenshiro, the icon from Fist of the North Star, as the final DLC character of the second season.

New additions to the roster

In June 2026, Kenshiro will be revealed as the final character of Season 2, but fans won’t have to wait until then for news. During a presentation at Evo Japan, it was revealed that the next DLC character will be Mr. Karate. This version of Mr. Karate differs from his previous appearances in the series.

Mr. Karate: a new twist

Mr. Karate, originally an alter ego of Takuma Sakazaki, the father of protagonist Ryo Sakazaki, is making his way into Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. In earlier entries, he served as the final boss of the first Art of Fighting game. What makes this new version interesting is that Mr. Karate now takes on the appearance of Robert Garcia, Ryo Sakazaki’s best friend.

The teaser video

A short 45-second teaser video shown during the announcement offers a glimpse of Mr. Karate in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. While the video includes a few references to Art of Fighting, nothing is revealed about his moveset. The clip ends with the Fatal Fury logo, without giving any further details about his playstyle.

This marks an exciting period for fans of the series, who now see two crossover characters in the game. Previous DLC characters, such as Wolfgang Krauser and Nightmare Geese, as well as veteran characters like Kim Jae Hoon and Blue Mary, have already added to the game’s variety.

Conclusion

Fatal Fury fans are eagerly waiting to see how the new Mr. Karate character will play and whether he will lean toward Robert’s style, Takuma’s style, or a hybrid of both. With the addition of iconic characters, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves remains relevant and appealing to both new and longtime fans.