Get ready to dust off your old-school fighting game skills, because SNK might just be stirring up a storm with a tantalizing tease that has fans buzzing. Could the iconic characters from Art of Fighting be making a comeback? In a cryptic eight-second clip shared on their official account (https://x.com/SNKPofficial/status/1980208620504535164), SNK drops subtle hints that have the community speculating wildly. The video features a Tengu mask resting on a table, followed by a coin being flipped—two symbols that instantly ring bells for fans of the Art of Fighting series. These aren’t just random props; they’re the signature trademarks of Mr. Karate (the alter ego of Takuma Sakazaki) and Robert Garcia, two characters notably absent from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (https://www.eventhubs.com/moves/ffcotw/).
But here's where it gets controversial: while Andy, Ken (from Street Fighter), and Joe have already joined City of the Wolves as DLC, with Chun-Li and Mr. Big (another Art of Fighting alum) on the horizon, the absence of Mr. Karate and Robert Garcia feels like a glaring omission. Players will get a sneak peek at Chun-Li during DreamHack Atlanta on November 1, 2025 (https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/oct/15/chun-li-ffcotw-playable-demo/), likely signaling her imminent release. With only two slots left in the first DLC wave, could SNK be dropping breadcrumbs for a second season of post-launch content? If so, Mr. Karate and Robert Garcia seem like the perfect candidates to join the roster.
And this is the part most people miss: SNK’s recent trend of remastering and reviving older titles has fans wondering if this tease points to a brand-new Art of Fighting game or another remake of a classic SNK title. Or could it be something entirely different? The possibilities are endless, and the speculation is already running wild. What do you think? Is SNK gearing up for a Art of Fighting revival, or is this just a clever nod to their legacy? Let us know your theories in the comments below—we’re all ears!
