Netmarble has released two new characters for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK as part of a Halloween-themed update: Halloween Angel and KOF 2001 Heidern. Several new events are also live until November 11.
A press release outlines the new KING OF FIGHTERS AFK update as follows:
From October 22 to November 11, players can take part in a special Pick-Up Event where they can obtain a Halloween Angel. Transformed for the Halloween season, Angel joins the roster featuring the [Solid] Synergy. A fighter using calm and calculated assassination techniques, KOF 2001 Heidern has also been added to the Ranking Event Exchange Shop. Players can obtain this new fighter with [Special] Synergy by using Token of Growth at the Ranking Event Exchange Shop.
In celebration of the Halloween season, Halloween Mature and Iori Yagami’s Arrival Events are running until November 11 that brings back two Halloween Fighters at the same time. The update also added Mature’s Keepsake “Fox Orb.”
The main event, Pumpkin Festival, will be held through November 4. Players can participate in event dungeons including Pumpkin Tower and Halloween Parade to earn various rewards, including Halloween Fighter Pick-Up Tokens that can be used to summon returning Halloween Fighters such as Halloween Mature and Iori Yagami. The event will also add Legendary pet Pieris and returning Legendary pet Demonio. From November 2 to November 6, the Lucky Elpy event adds Legendary Supporter Yamada Jubei.
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.
