Update # 2 [Sun 21st Feb, 2021 14:30 GMT]: SNK has now locked up a release date for Cham Cham. This fighter will enter Samurai Shodown on March 16 as part of Season Pass 3. See her in action in the trailer above.
In addition, it is also announced that the fourth Season Pass 3 place will go to a character from the United States Guilty steering wheel series. The launch date for this will be announced later.
Update number 1 [Fri 8th Jan, 2021 05:35 GMT]: After some delays, SNK has now revealed the first two fighters on their way to Samurai Shodown’s Season Pass 3 are Cham Cham (arriving mid-March) and Hibiki Takane from The last blade 2.
In addition, it gave the world a first look King of Fighters XV and confirmed that it would arrive this year. No platforms have been announced yet. King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match was also announced for PS4. Watch the full broadcast of SNK’s video.
Original article [Thu 7th Jan, 2021 05:45 GMT]: SNK pulled the plug on its grand unveiling of King of Fighters 15 and the Samurai Shodown Season pass 3 at the last minute.
Although the reason behind the decision is still unknown, we do know that SNK intends to reschedule a new time and date as soon as possible, and that it appreciates the supporters for understanding. Here is the official word of the Twitter account:
While the KOFXV announcement does not necessarily include the Switch, the Samurai Shodown Season Pass 3 is something that hybrid computer owners can look forward to.
While we wait for a new time and date, you can visit our review of the latest entry in the Samurai Shodown series, if you do not already own the game. The classic KOF games are also available on the Switch eShop.
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