SNK released The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. As the newest version of KOF XIII, Global Match adds more online features like a spectator mode and the implementation of the popular rollback netcode.
The game’s digital release comes with an optional Deluxe Edition that includes a 129-page digital artbook and a soundtrack album with 36 tracks. The European physical releases feature an exclusive Collector’s Edition that comes with a Neo Geo game case at €89.90 (~$98). An even more limited Deluxe Edition will add a 27 x 19 inch aluminum painting at €249.90 (~$272).
SNK also uploaded a launch trailer for KOF XIII: Global Match on its YouTube channel:
The King of Fighters XIII is the series’ last mainline entry to feature 2D sprites, as KOF XIV transitioned to 3D models. SNK initially launched the game in arcades in 2010 before it published the first console versions on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. The company released a Steam Edition for PCs in 2013, which also included the PS3 and Xbox 360 DLC characters without additional purchases.
SNK first revealed KOF XIII: Global Match in early June 2023 while announcing plans to hold an open beta test. The company then held two more tests in August 2023 and October 2023, respectively.
The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match is now available worldwide on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The PS4 version is also playable on PlayStation 5 with backward compatibility.
