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SNK, in association with developer Code Mystics,has announcedthat the much-vaunted rollback netcode will be implemented in the PC release ofThe King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match – Final Edition.The update will roll out on the Steam platform this winter, following a series of incoming beta tests to ascertain its stability.
Final Editionis a revamped version of 2008 releaseThe King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match, which itself is a revamped version of the classic arcade hitThe King of Fighters ’98. Final Editionfeatures all of the hard-hitting team-based combat of the original game, spruced up with a fresh balance update, online play, and a selection of additional modes including Practice, Challenge, Endless, and the all-new custom “Ultimate Mode”.
This news of the rollback update will pleaseKoF‘s dedicated community, who still hold a candle for what is, quite easily, one of the most enduring entries in the long-runningKing of Fightersseries. The addition of rollback netcode should provide a solid foundation to keepKoF ’98and its players throwing down for years to come, or at least in anticipation of the upcoming sequelKing of Fighters XV, which will finally launch in early 2022. We’ll be sure to let you know when the new netcode update finally drops.
The King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match – Final Editionis available now on PC via Steam.
【KOF ‘98UM FE】Strap in tight because a major update (which includes rollback netcode) is coming to KOF ‘98 UM FINAL EDITION this winter for Steam!Βeta Test details coming soon so stay tuned!https://t.co/8DoTfOgCEb#KOF#KOF98#Steampic.twitter.com/3xtLckoF5G
— SNK GLOBAL (@SNKPofficial)July 29, 2025
