LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 - Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has launched the first game update for its brand-new AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. A new fighter and limited-time events are now available for players to experience.
Terry Bogard has arrived in the world of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK as part of this update. To celebrate his arrival, the Terry Bogard Pick-Up Event is running through October 1 that offers players an increased opportunity to acquire Terry Bogard and add him to their roster of playable fighters.
Players will also have a higher chance to summon fighters with [Deathblow] Synergy until October 1 through the [Deathblow] Synergy Fighter Summon Event. Additionally, the Summer Festival Event is available through September 24 where players will have chances to obtain the Legendary Pet “Koyo.”
Since its official launch on September 4, 2025, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK has shown strong performance across multiple markets. The game secured its place on the “Top 10 Free Apps” list of both the App Store and Google Play in regions such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore. Notably, it reached the No. 1 spot on the App Store in Hong Kong and Macau.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. The excitement intensifies with 5v5 team battles, and players can strategically create their decks by combining up to 15 different Fighters and formations.
For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website and follow the game’s Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube channels.
“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time.
About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
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