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SNK CORPORATION today revealed its character for Muay Thai legend Joe Higashi, who joins the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves roster as a playable character this Fall! Joe first entered the ring alongside Terry and Andy Bogard in FATAL FURY (1991) and has long stood as one of the franchise’s iconic faces. After a 26-year absence since his last roster spot in FATAL FURY: WILD AMBITION (1999), the beloved “Summoner of Storms” is finally back. Joe arrives as the third character in Season Pass 1, following Andy Bogard and Ken Masters, and will be free for all players who purchased the game. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
South Town Faces the Muay Thai Storm
- Voice Actors: Kevin Andrew Rivera (EN), Kozo Mito (JA)
- Bio: Joe Higashi is a legendary Muay Thai fighter whose crushing kicks can shatter steel. No other kickboxer can touch him, so the champ has turned his sights to a new challenge: the silver screen. His documentary biopic, The Legend of Joe (directed by Cheng Sinzan), is already filming across South Town. Joe even has plans for a cameo by his star pupil, Preecha, whose recent tournament victories have made her master proud.
New stories in Arcade Mode and Episodes of South Town (EOST)
- Arcade Mode: Joe and legacy character Cheng Sinzan set out to film a major motion picture, The Legend of Joe, based on the Muay Thai master’s eventful life.
- Episodes of South Town: Joe’s single-player RPG adventure sees him romp through the city while reminiscing about how he met star pupil Preecha.
Play Joe at Tokyo Game Show 2025
The Muay Thai legend Joe Higashi will make his first playable appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Those interested in an early demo can stop by the Samsung SSD booth, before Joe officially arrives for all players this Fall.
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Check out Joe’s English VA trailer here
and Japanese VA trailer here
