LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 22, 2026 – Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced a new Halloween-themed update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, featuring Halloween Angel and KOF 2001 Heidern, various seasonal events, and more.
From October 22 to November 11, players can take part in a special Pick-Up Event where they can obtain a Halloween Angel. Transformed for the Halloween season, Angel joins the roster featuring the [Solid] Synergy. A fighter using calm and calculated assassination techniques, KOF 2001 Heidern has also been added to the Ranking Event Exchange Shop. Players can obtain this new fighter with [Special] Synergy by using Token of Growth at the Ranking Event Exchange Shop.
In celebration of the Halloween season, Halloween Mature and Iori Yagami’s Arrival Events are running until November 11 that brings back two Halloween Fighters at the same time. The update also added Mature’s Keepsake “Fox Orb.”
The main event, Pumpkin Festival, will be held through November 4. Players can participate in event dungeons including Pumpkin Tower and Halloween Parade to earn various rewards, including Halloween Fighter Pick-Up Tokens that can be used to summon returning Halloween Fighters such as Halloween Mature and Iori Yagami. The event will also add Legendary pet Pieris and returning Legendary pet Demonio. From November 2 to November 6, the Lucky Elpy event adds Legendary Supporter Yamada Jubei.
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 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.
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