SNK and Pix’n Love Games have today announced a physical Switch collector’s edition release of King of Fighters XIII Global Match as part of the series’ ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations.
This release is region-free, limited to just 330 copies and will set you back 89,90€ or your regional equivalent – with pre-orders now available and a release date scheduled for Spring 2025. Here’s a look:
As you can see, this particular release comes with an official NEGGEO snapcase, an 80-page art book, an original soundtrack, and four double-sided lithographs. Here’s some history about KoF XIII and the release of Global Match.
“Released in 2010 on arcade system, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII has established itself as one of the most popular episodes of the famous SNK series. Adored by fans around the world for its superb 2D realization and complex game mechanics, this installment offers particularly intense fights with tight timing and a diabolical system of counter-attacks. Fruit of all the know-how acquired by the Japanese company, the legendary masterpiece returns today in an ultimate version on Nintendo Switch and PS4!
“Entitled THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII – GLOBAL MATCH (KOF XIII GM), SNK’s centerpiece offers an optimal experience on Nintendo Switch and PS4: netcode rollback for online play, lobbies, spectator features, imposing cast, numerous game modes…”
This release is part of a larger anniversary celebration which includes Collector’s Edition releases of King of Fighters ’98, 2002 and XIV on PlayStation. A deluxe box set was also announced for the PlayStation 4 but has already sold out.
SNK and Pix'n Love Games have today announced a physical Switch collector's edition release of King of Fighters XIII Global Match as part of the series' ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations.
This release is region-free, limited to just 330 copies and will set you back 89,90€ or your regional equivalent - with pre-orders now available and a release date scheduled for Spring 2025. Here's a look:
As you can see, this particular release comes with an official NEGGEO snapcase, an 80-page art book, an original soundtrack, and four double-sided lithographs. Here's some history about KoF XIII and the release of Global Match.
"Released in 2010 on arcade system, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII has established itself as one of the most popular episodes of the famous SNK series. Adored by fans around the world for its superb 2D realization and complex game mechanics, this installment offers particularly intense fights with tight timing and a diabolical system of counter-attacks. Fruit of all the know-how acquired by the Japanese company, the legendary masterpiece returns today in an ultimate version on Nintendo Switch and PS4!
"Entitled THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII - GLOBAL MATCH (KOF XIII GM), SNK's centerpiece offers an optimal experience on Nintendo Switch and PS4: netcode rollback for online play, lobbies, spectator features, imposing cast, numerous game modes..."
This release is part of a larger anniversary celebration which includes Collector's Edition releases of King of Fighters '98, 2002 and XIV on PlayStation. A deluxe box set was also announced for the PlayStation 4 but has already sold out.
