The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition now available for PS4

SNK and Code Mystics have released The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition for PlayStation 4 via PlayStation Store for $14.99 / £12.99 / €14.99 / 1,980 yen.

The “ultimate and final version” of The King of Fighters ’98 first launched for PC via Steam on December 16, 2014, followed by Luna on March 3, 2022. It is also available via GOG and Humble Store.

On December 21, 2021, SNK and developer Code Mystics released a major update implementing rollback netcode, lobbies, and spectating modes.

Here is an overview of the game, via PlayStation Store:

The ultimate evolution of The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition!

The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition, a fully tuned-up version of The King of Fighters ’98 which is still an immensely popular game in the KOF series, is finally coming to PlayStation 4!

Based on The King of Fighters ’98, this new “Ultimate Match” features a unique new “Ultimate Mode” system and game balance adjustments. Various game modes such as “Challenge Mode” and “Practice Mode” have also been added!

In addition, this title adopts rollback netcode for its online matches. Online lobbies can accommodate up to nine players and features a spectator mode. Online functions have also been greatly overhauled, including a replay function for battles and settings for matchmaking conditions!

Aim for the top by winning the ultimate battle between 64 popular characters from The King of Fighters‘ history!

Watch the launch trailer below.

Launch Trailer

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Japanese