LOS ANGELES – JUNE 11, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, introducing Rock Howard as a new fighter alongside Summer Festival Eve event, expanded content, and various limited-time events.
Rock Howard, the son of Geese Howard and disciple of Terry Bogard, is known for his exceptional fighting talent, especially his signature skills “Deadly Rave Neo EX” and “Raging Storm” that players can experience in THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. With his arrival event that is currently running through June 24, Rock Howard features the [Fury] synergy that adds new strategic options for team building.
Ahead of the upcoming Summer Festival update, the game is holding a commemorative rerun event featuring Halloween-style fighters. Halloween-style Iori Yagami will return from June 11 through June 24, followed by Halloween-style Mature from June 25 through July 8. Through the seasonal check-in event and weekly coupons, players can obtain 15,000 Seasonal Fighter Tokens, which can be used to summon Halloween-style fighters.
A [Fury] Synergy Pick-Up event is now available through June 24, increasing the acquisition rates of fighters with the [Fury] synergy.
The update further expands multiple content areas, including Stage, Void Sanctuary Dungeon, City of Vengeance, Paradox Research Lab, Infinity Challenge, and Influence, giving players more ways to progress and strengthen their teams.
Additional limited-time events are also underway. The Lucky Elpy event will be available from June 15 through June 19 that offers players a chance to obtain the Legendary Supporter Gai Tendo. The Ready Action! event will take place from June 18 through July 1, featuring the Legendary pets Goldie and Trunkie.
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. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and up to 25 different Fighters and formations.
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“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 Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
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