SNK revealed gameplay footage of Chun-Li joining Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on October 31, 2025, during the SNK World Championship. The legendary Street Fighter character is coming to the game this Winter as part of Season Pass 1, complete with new story adventures, unique moveset adaptations, and the kind of mutual respect between gaming’s biggest fighting game franchises that you rarely see anymore. This crossover proves that SNK and Capcom have figured out something the rest of the industry struggles with: how to actually collaborate on intellectual property without ego getting in the way.
The Two-Way Street Of A Real Crossover
What makes this collaboration genuinely special is that it’s not one-sided. Chun-Li is arriving in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, but the crossover goes both directions. Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from the Fatal Fury franchise already joined Street Fighter 6 as DLC characters. This isn’t one franchise generously allowing guest appearances. This is two of gaming’s biggest fighting game series genuinely respecting each other and sharing their most iconic characters.
The symmetry matters. Ken already arrived in Fatal Fury as a Summer 2025 DLC character. Chun-Li is following this Winter. Meanwhile, the Fatal Fury representatives have been welcomed into Street Fighter’s roster. That kind of mutual appreciation and genuine character exchange is almost unheard of in the modern game industry. Most crossovers are one-way streets or limited-time events. This feels like two franchises genuinely saying, “Your characters are cool. Our players deserve to play them.”
Chun-Li Arrives In South Town
According to the official story setup, Chun-Li arrives in South Town as a Metro City agent investigating the resurgence of Shadaloo, the criminal syndicate from Street Fighter lore. This isn’t just a generic crossover where characters appear for no reason. SNK is actually tying Chun-Li into the Fatal Fury narrative. She’s investigating crime. She’s building relationships with the local martial artists. She’s got a reason to be there beyond just gameplay mechanics.
The story particularly teases a relationship with Mai Shiranui, the kunoichi already in Fatal Fury. “Perhaps the only one who can hold a candle to her is the fiery kunoichi of the Shiranui clan,” suggesting Chun-Li has respect for Mai’s fighting prowess. That’s good storytelling in a fighting game context. These aren’t just move sets copy-pasted between games. They’re actual characters occupying the same world with narrative relationships.
New Stories, New Moves, New Everything
Chun-Li comes with substantial single-player content beyond just her fighting moveset. She has a dedicated Arcade Mode quest where she investigates South Town for Shadaloo connections. She also has Episodes of South Town, the game’s RPG-style campaign that lets you develop relationships and explore the world. Chun-Li’s story focuses on teaching kung fu knowledge to the people of South Town, adding another layer to her character beyond combat.
Combat-wise, SNK didn’t just transplant Chun-Li’s Street Fighter 6 moveset. She’s been adapted for Fatal Fury’s unique REV system and battle mechanics. She has signature attacks that work within the game’s balance framework. Her iconic kicks and mobility are there, but everything feels designed specifically for Fatal Fury rather than just ported from Street Fighter. That’s the work of developers who actually care about crossover characters feeling native to their new home.
The Future Of Fighting Game Crossovers
This SNK-Capcom collaboration sets a template for how crossovers should work. Both companies are using it as an opportunity to celebrate their shared gaming history. Terry Bogard in Street Fighter 6 isn’t some embarrassing guest appearance. It’s a testament to how important he is to fighting game culture. Same with Chun-Li in Fatal Fury. These aren’t gimmicks. These are recognition of iconic characters in iconic franchises.
The mutual respect extends to voice acting. Chun-Li will have English voice work by Jennie Kwan and Japanese voice work by Fumiko Orikasa, maintaining character continuity while ensuring each version feels authentic. That level of attention to detail suggests SNK and Capcom view this collaboration as genuinely important, not a rushed cash-grab.
When Does Chun-Li Arrive?
Chun-Li is slated for Winter 2025, which typically means December 2025 to February 2026. SNK hasn’t provided an exact date yet, but the gameplay reveal suggests she’s nearly ready for launch. Season Pass 1 includes Andy Bogard, Ken (already released in Summer 2025), Joe Higashi, and then Chun-Li. Mr. Big from Art of Fighting will follow in early 2026. That’s a substantial roster of DLC characters, each one getting dedicated story content.
FAQs
When does Chun-Li join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves?
Chun-Li is scheduled for Winter 2025 (December 2025 – February 2026) as part of Season Pass 1. An exact release date hasn’t been announced yet.
Is this a one-time crossover or is it permanent?
Chun-Li is a permanent DLC character, not a limited-time event. Once she releases, she remains available as a purchasable character.
What platforms will Chun-Li be on?
Chun-Li will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store – all platforms that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves launched on.
How much will Chun-Li cost?
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but she’ll be available as part of Season Pass 1 or as an individual character purchase.
Are Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui still in Street Fighter 6?
Yes, both characters remain in Street Fighter 6 as DLC. This is a two-way crossover where both franchises exchange characters.
Will Chun-Li have new story content?
Yes, Chun-Li has dedicated Arcade Mode content and Episodes of South Town RPG-style campaign missions specific to her character.
Was Ken from Street Fighter already added?
Yes, Ken arrived in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves during Summer 2025 as the first Street Fighter crossover character.
Can I play Chun-Li’s story without owning Season Pass 1?
Exact details haven’t been clarified, but typically character-specific story content requires owning that character. Season Pass 1 will give you access to all included characters.
Conclusion
Chun-Li joining Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves represents something special in the fighting game community – two franchise titans actually respecting each other enough to share their most iconic characters with mutual reverence. This isn’t a desperate cash grab. It’s a celebration of fighting game history. With Winter 2025 arrival confirmed and gameplay already shown, Chun-Li’s addition to SNK’s roster is one of the most exciting crossover announcements of 2025. This is how crossovers should work. This is what respect between publishers looks like. Come Winter, every Fatal Fury player will get to experience one of Street Fighter’s greatest warriors, and every Street Fighter fan already knows Terry and Mai are worth playing in Street Fighter 6. That’s the definition of a successful collaboration.