SNK has released a new animated trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves—and fans have already analyzed it frame by frame. Titled “The Saga Continues,” the video all but confirms that Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, Rick Strowd, and Laocorn Gaudeamus are coming in Season 3. While there is no official announcement yet, the hints couldn’t be clearer.
As a reminder, Season 2 of City of the Wolves concluded at EVO 2026 with the release of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star. SNK “shadow-dropped” him—releasing the character right as the grand finals were wrapping up on the Las Vegas stage. The developers immediately announced that Season 3 would kick off in July 2026, so the reveal of the new DLC fighters is likely just weeks away.
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Who are Duck King and Kim Kaphwan? Character backstories and fighting styles
Duck King is a character who dates back to the very first Fatal Fury (1991). He is instantly recognizable by his red mohawk. His fighting style blends street dance—specifically breakdancing—with acrobatics; some even compare his movements to capoeira. According to the lore, Duck King developed his style after losing a street fight to Terry. Beyond being a fighter, he is a DJ and the owner of a bar in the South Town ghetto.
Kim Kaphwan is a Taekwondo master introduced in Fatal Fury 2 (1992). Throughout the series, he is portrayed as a champion of justice. A key plot point is that Kim Kaphwan is the father of Kim Dong Hwan and Kim Jae Hoon—characters who are already part of the City of the Wolves roster. This means the family patriarch could be joining the game in Season 3. SNK loves these kinds of narrative arcs, and it’s a brilliant move. <h2>Rick Strowd and Laocorn Gaudeamus — Who Are These Fighters?</h2>
Rick Strowd is a Native American boxer. He made his debut in Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers (1998). He spent ten years working as a show boxer in casinos under the alias “White Wolf of the Ring,” but eventually grew tired of that life and set out to find real opponents. At one point, Rick was a candidate for The King of Fighters ’99 but lost his spot to Li Xiangfei. Now, he has a chance to return.
Laocorn Gaudeamus is a character of a different caliber. He is the main villain of the animated film Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994). A young millionaire and descendant of one of Alexander the Great’s generals, he hunts for fragments of the Armor of Mars—a legendary artifact that grants the power of a god. In the film, part of the armor fuses with his body. He is an unusual choice for a fighting game, but SNK is banking on nostalgia for the 90s anime era. Importantly, Laocorn has never been a playable character in the main series before; this marks his debut.
When Can We Expect Season 3 DLC? What we know about the dates
Season 3 officially kicks off in July 2026. SNK itself confirmed this at EVO 2026. However, that marks the start of the season, not the specific release dates for individual characters. Season 1 featured five fighters, while Season 2 had six; we can likely expect a similar lineup for Season 3. The trailer showcased only four characters, implying there may be others SNK is holding back for now.
The DLC release schedule remains unclear. SNK has been following a “one character per month” plan, but it is an open question whether they will start in July or push the launch to August. We await official announcements. One thing is certain: City of the Wolves isn’t slowing down.
