THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Update Adds Aqua Splash Style Mai Shiranui

SNK and Netmarble have released a new update for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK featuring the return of Mai Shiranui in a new “Aqua Splash” style. Aqua Splash Mai Shiranui is available from her respective summon event through July 22.

Get the latest details on the update for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK below, courtesy of Netmarble:

Starting today, players can obtain Aqua Splash style Mai Shiranui, a Legendary seasonal fighter available during the Summer Festival. A female ninja and successor of the Shiranui style of ninja arts, Mai captivates opponents with her graceful movements, fascinating attire, and signature large fans. Her Aqua Splash style brings a refreshing summer look to the battlefield while retaining her elegant and powerful combat style, featuring [Rush] synergy.

To celebrate her arrival in this seasonal style, the Aqua Splash Style Mai’s Arrival event will be available from July 9 to July 22. The [Rush] Synergy Pick-Up event will take place during the same period that increases the chance for players to obtain Fighters with the [Rush] synergy.

The new Kensou’s Dumpling Delivery mini-game will also be added from July 20 to July 28. In this swing-action mini-game, players help Kensou deliver dumplings while riding across ropes. Players can participate daily to earn daily rewards throughout the event period.

Additional limited-time events will also be available. The Lucky Elpy event will run from July 13 to July 17 that offers players the opportunity to obtain the Legendary Supporter Lenny Creston. From July 16 to July 29, players can also take part in the Splash Splash Vacation event, featuring the addition of new Legendary pets Umine and Belly Bear. Additionally, the Hot Summer! Check-In event, running from July 16 through August 19, will grant valuable rewards such as Origin, DNA Selection Box, and  Arrival Pick-Up Legendary Fighter Selection Ticket, for logging into the game during the event period.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store. Final Weapon previously interviewed Netmarble Neo CTO and project director Myeong-hyeon Kim about THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. In our interview, Myeong-hyeon Kim discusses his role as project director of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, the team’s outlook on the game, and even possible collaborations and a PC version.