SNK and Code Mystics have announced that the much-vaunted rollback netcode will be implemented in the PC version of The King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match – Final Edition. The update will be available on Steam this winter, following a series of beta tests this ensure its stability.
Final Edition is a revamped version of the 2008 release The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match which is a revamped version of the classic arcade hit The King of Fighters ’98. Final Edition includes all of the hard-hitting team-based combat that the original game had, spruced up with online play, a fresh balance update, and a range of additional modes including Practice, Challenge, Endless, and a brand new “Ultimate Mode”.
If you’re a die-hard King of Fighters fan, this news should certainly please you. The addition of rollback netcode will give you a solid foundation to keep playing the game for years on end. You may also want to check out the sequel (King of Fighters XV) that will launch in early 2022.
The King of Fighters ’98: Ultimate Match – Final Edition is now available on PC via Steam.