The King of Fighters XV is in a late-stage support phase, with a July 2026 balance update covering all 61 characters and multiple figure releases in production or on pre-order.
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. The update represents a systemic rebalance affecting every character simultaneously, a late-stage move for a fighting game that launched in 2022.
Merchandise activity has continued through 2026. Kotobukiya opened pre-orders in June for a 1/8 scale figure of Nakoruru, the special guest character from Samurai Shodown as she appears in KOF XV. The figure depicts Nakoruru with her hawk Mamahaha perched on her arm, captured in a gentle smile that contrasts with her combat persona. Pre-orders closed July 21, with release scheduled for December 2026 at 22,000 yen. At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer in July, X-PLUS displayed an in-production 1/6 scale statue of Shermie from KOF XV, confirming active development of additional merchandise.
The SNK World Championship 2026 Finals, announced in June, will take place November 27-29 in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of DreamHack Stockholm 2026. The tournament covers five SNK fighting game titles with a combined $4.2 million prize pool across qualifiers and finals. KOF XV is among the titles included in the event, though specific details on its role in the tournament have not been detailed.
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At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held on July 26, 2026, multiple figure manufacturers displayed upcoming releases. X-PLUS showed the second installment of the "Sakai Yuji Best Works Selection Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Poster Version," a sofubi figure of Beast King Klebatess from "Klebatess - The Beast King, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero," and the "Toho 30cm Series" Godzilla (Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey) and Space Godzilla. Also at X-PLUS: "Gigantic Series" Return of Ultraman Spacium Beam Pose, "Great Monster Series" Plastic Monster Gokinezura, Foam Monster Grotes Alien, and the in-production "KOF XV" Shermie 1/6 Scale Statue. ART STORM / FEWTURE MODELS displayed sofubi figures from "The Return of Ultraman" and "Ultraman Nexus," as well as Godzilla (2001), SpaceGodzilla, and Anguirus from the "Godzilla" series. They also showed sofubi figures of Mothra and the Demon Beast King Klevates, and a statue of Shermie from "KOF XV."
Jul 18
Kotobukiya is accepting pre-orders for a 1/8 scale figure of Nakoruru from The King of Fighters XV. The figure depicts the special guest character from Samurai Spirits with her hawk Mamahaha perched on her arm, captured in a gentle smile that contrasts with her combat persona. Detailed sculpting of wind-blown hair and costume patterns is included. Pre-orders close July 21, with release in December 2026 at 22,000 yen.
Jul 3
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.
Jun 29
SNK announced the SWC 2026 Finals will take place November 27-29 in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of DreamHack Stockholm 2026. The tournament covers five SNK fighting game titles with a combined $4.2 million prize pool across qualifiers and finals. A regional league for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was also announced.
Jun 18
AmiAmi released a 360-degree video of the Kotobukiya 'Nakoruru THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Ver.' 1/8 scale figure. The figure depicts Nakoruru from Samurai Shodown as she appears in KOF XV, with Mamahaha on her arm and a gentle smile. It is priced at 22,000 yen and is now accepting pre-orders.
Jun 9
Kotobukiya has started accepting pre-orders for a 1/8 scale figure of Nakoruru from The King of Fighters XV. The figure shows the guest character from Samurai Shodown with her hawk Mamahaha perched on her arm, priced at 22,000 yen. Orders placed by July 21 guarantee availability, with a December 2026 release.