SNK has confirmed the release date for the Shingo Yabuki DLC forKing of Fighters 15. With the new year,King of Fighters 15prepares to receive new content, including the arrival of traditional fighters from theKing of Fightersfranchise.
AfterKOF 15added characters known to fans, another veteran is preparing to appear in the current installment of theKOFfranchise. Shingo was created to be the comic relief of theKing of Fightersgames: while Kyo Kusanagi is the hero, Shingo appears in the story as “a plain, ordinary guy.” Although he does not master the flames like the son of the Kusanagi family, Shingo looks up to Kyo as an idol. He also considers every fighter as a friend, which makes Shingo seen as “a weird but good kid.”
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Shingo Yabuki was announced last yearand arrives inKing of Fighters 15on January 17 as the first fighter in the new Fighter Pass. In the trailer, Shingo shows that he hasn’t lost his characteristic good humor and that although it is little by little, he is progressing as a fighter. The video shows that he can even use some moves similar to his idol’s, in addition to his classic “Shingo kick.” Also on January 17King of Fighters 15will kick off Season 2, receiving a balancing update for all characters in the roster.
The newKOF 15trailer reminds fans that Kim Kaphwan, one of themost anticipated characters forKOF 15, will arrive in the Spring of 2023, although the date has yet to be set. What’s new is the announcement of the next Fighter Pass characters: Sylvie Paula Paula and Najd, who debuted inKing of Fighters 14, will be added inKOF 15in the Summer of 2023. The trailer also announces that two new fighters will be added in the Fall and Winter of 2023, but does not reveal their identities. From the silhouettes shown in the video fans speculate that SNK is bringing back Duo Lon and Hinako Shijou.
KOF 15remains a traditional fighterby bringing Shingo Yabuki back to the cast of playable characters. Shingo’s return has even been greeted with much joy byKOFplayers. Although a character with a silly personality, Shingo has won the hearts of fans and has become one of the most memorable “joke characters” in SNK’s games. With a classic name opening the new pass and the new season ofKOF 15, one can only look forward to seeing what the second year of SNK’s game has in store.
King of Fighters 15is out now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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