The fight is getting real. SNK has officially unveiled the SNK World Championship 2025, and it is already sending shockwaves through the global fighting game community. With over $4 million in total prize money, this is not just another tournament. It is a direct challenge to the status quo of competitive fighting games.
Set to take place during DreamHack Atlanta from October 31 to November 2, the championship will feature four iconic SNK titles: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The King of Fighters XV, Samurai Shodown, and Art of Fighting 3. But what truly makes this a historic moment is the eye-popping prize pool that dwarfs every other fighting game event in recent memory.
The headliner of the event is none other than Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, with a jaw-dropping $2.5 million prize pool, of which $1.5 million will go to the world champion. For comparison, that amount surpasses entire global circuits like Capcom’s Pro Tour. SNK has gone from being a nostalgic name in the genre to the new powerhouse of fighting game esports.
Prize breakdown for SWC 2025:
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Total: $2.5 million
Champion’s Share: $1.5 million
The King of Fighters XV
Total: $1 million
Champion’s Share: $500,000
Samurai Shodown
Total: $500,000
Champion’s Share: $250,000
Art of Fighting 3
Total: $100,000
Champion’s Share: $50,000
Qualifiers have already begun making headlines, with the first North American Fatal Fury qualifier starting August 9. These regional competitions will continue until early October, with the final slots determined by the conclusion of EVO: France. That means fighters from around the globe still have a chance to claim their place at what could be the most legendary showdown in SNK history.
DreamHack Atlanta will host the finals at the Georgia World Congress Center, which is expected to be packed with fans, pros, and creators from across the esports and gaming world. Besides SNK’s explosive tournament, attendees can also expect to see Clash of Clans and Clash Royale World Finals, as well as massive LAN zones and exclusive content drops.
Can’t make it to Atlanta? No worries. Every match from the SNK World Championship 2025 will be broadcast live on SNK’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, ensuring fans around the globe can witness every clutch moment and final punch in real time.
This move by SNK signals a new era. For years, fighting games have been held back by limited publisher support and underwhelming prize pools. But now, with this event and this kind of money on the table, SNK is proving that fighting game players deserve their moment in the spotlight.
Whether you are a die-hard fan of KOF, a long-time Fatal Fury loyalist, or just someone who loves high-stakes esports, this is the moment to tune in.
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