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The King of Fighters XV

The King of Fighters XV

Released: 2/17/2022

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience! - A total of 39 playable fighters at launch! Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin! - KOF's story reaches its climax! The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax! - The culmination of the series' battle system Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features the exciting new “SHATTER STRIKE” mechanic. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and hype fighting game action! - Easy and versatile online play KOF XV features rollback netcode. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play! - KOF XV is fully packed with content to enjoy Includes a Gallery with movies and voice samples, and a new DJ STATION with over 300 popular songs from the KOF series and more.

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience! - A total of 39 playable fighters at launch! Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin! - KOF's story reaches its climax! The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax! - The culmination of the series' battle system Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features the exciting new “SHATTER STRIKE” mechanic. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and hype fighting game action! - Easy and versatile online play KOF XV features rollback netcode. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play! - KOF XV is fully packed with content to enjoy Includes a Gallery with movies and voice samples, and a new DJ STATION with over 300 popular songs from the KOF series and more.

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience! - A total of 39 playable fighters at launch! Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin! - KOF's story reaches its climax! The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax! - The culmination of the series' battle system Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features the exciting new “SHATTER STRIKE” mechanic. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and hype fighting game action! - Easy and versatile online play KOF XV features rollback netcode. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play! - KOF XV is fully packed with content to enjoy Includes a Gallery with movies and voice samples, and a new DJ STATION with over 300 popular songs from the KOF series and more.

Critics
80
Steam
84
Metacritic
76

Score Breakdown

80.4

Critic Average

87 reviews

84

Steam User Score

8,922 reviews

76

Metacritic User Score

117 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-3.4
Metacritic Disparity
+4.4
Combined Disparity
+0.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

49 early (56%)36 launch window (41%)2 late (2%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 87 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.4/100. Critics score this game 3.4 points lower than Steam users and 4.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 87)+
  1. Az EliasviaCubed3
    Aug 9, 2022·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 83.8/100 · -23.8 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · -16.0 pts
  2. Claire Ferrinviacublikefoot
    Apr 19, 2022·Late review
    65/100View review
    Steam 83.8/100 · -18.8 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · -11.0 pts
  3. Paul BroussardviaVGChartz
    Mar 16, 2022·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 83.8/100 · -3.8 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +4.0 pts
  4. LJ LoweryviaGeeks Under Grace
    Mar 12, 2022·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 83.8/100 · -23.8 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · -16.0 pts
  5. Abdul SaadviaImpulsegamer
    Mar 11, 2022·Launch window
    86/100View review
    Steam 83.8/100 · +2.2 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +10.0 pts