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FranchiseThe King of FightersSeriesThe King of Fighters

The King of Fighters XV

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First release
Feb 16, 2022
Genres
Fighting · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

The King of Fighters XV, is the fifteenth installment of The King of Fighters series. Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more!

Also known as KOF XV, King of Fighters 15, King of Fighters XV, KOFXV
… See more, KOF15, KOF 15, King of Fighters XV: Standard Edition, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, 拳皇15, KOFXV_Steam.exe

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Storyline
Only the world's toughest fighters can duke it out in the largest martial arts tournament in the world. Though a mysterious being called Verse destroyed the KOF arena, its threat was quelled thanks to the brave efforts of the winning challengers. Time has passed since the closing of that tumultuous tournament, and the next KOF begins, backed by a new sponsor. Meanwhile, Chizuru Kagura senses something interfering with the seal of Orochi, otherwise known as Gaia's Will. She teams up with Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami to join the KOF and investigate. Amidst these myriad motives, fighters resurrected after Verse's defeat also join the fray. Once again, a storm is on the horizon...Read more

Only the world's toughest fighters can duke it out in the largest martial arts tournament in the world. Though a mysterious being called Verse destroyed the KOF arena, its threat was quelled thanks to the brave efforts of the winning challengers. Time has passed since the closing of that tumultuous tournament, and the next KOF begins, backed by a new sponsor. Meanwhile, Chizuru Kagura senses something interfering with the seal of Orochi, otherwise known as Gaia's Will. She teams up with Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami to join the KOF and investigate. Amidst these myriad motives, fighters resurrected after Verse's defeat also join the fray. Once again, a storm is on the horizon...

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 16, 2022
PlayStation 4
Feb 17, 2022
PlayStation 5
Feb 17, 2022
All 4 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Feb 17, 2022
Game modes
Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
2d, shared screen, 2d fighter

At a Glance

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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 8,495 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 24 Oct
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 24 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 24 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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