KOF XV Update Adjusts Balance for All 61 Characters
The update represents a late-stage systemic rebalance for a fighting game that launched in 2022, affecting every character in the roster simultaneously.
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SNK released a balance adjustment update for The King of Fighters XV on July 2, 2026, covering all 61 characters including base roster fighters and DLC additions. The patch applies to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions.
SNK pushed a balance patch for The King of Fighters XV on July 2, targeting all 61 characters in the game. The update covers base roster fighters like Kyo Kusanagi, K', Ash Crimson, and Shun'ei, as well as DLC additions such as Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, Mature, and Vice. The patch is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows 10, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
KOF XV launched in February 2022 as the 15th numbered entry in the series, six years after KOF XIV. It introduced the SHATTER STRIKE system and evolved MAX Mode mechanics while retaining the franchise's signature 3-on-3 team battle format. The game also brought together four KOF protagonists for the first time: Kyo, K', Ash, and Shun'ei.
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