The King of Fighters 15 Version 2.20 Patch Notes: Fixes and Improvements
by Indraprakash
Updated Nov 16, 2023
The King of Fighters 15 Version 2.20 Update
The King of Fighters 15 has released version 2.20 update, now available for download on PS4, PC, and PS5 (Version 2.002.000). The official patch notes reveal the addition of a new playable character, HINAKO SHIJO. This update, labeled as KOF XV 2.20, introduces general adjustments and character modifications to improve gameplay balance and address known issues.
In the previous major update, KOF version 2.10, new DLC characters DUO LON were included, along with various balancing changes. However, some players experienced problems while playing the game. The latest update, KOF15 2.20, aims to address and fix some of these issues for a smoother gaming experience.
The King of Fighters 15 Version 2.20 Patch Notes
The latest update for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 15, released on November 14, 2023 (Patch Ver.2.20), brings exciting additions with the inclusion of the new character HINAKO SHIJO. Alongside this, the update addresses various bug fixes, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
System Changes
Main Menu
Added a [PlayStation Tournaments] feature (PlayStation 5 only).
Matchmaking
LEADERBOARD
DJ STATION
Other
General Changes
Counter Hitboxes
Character Specific Changes
Dolores
Elisabeth Blanctorche
Whip
Clark Still
King
Vanessa
Rock Howard
Haohmaru
Darli Dagger
Goenitz
The King of Fighters 15
The King of Fighters (KOF) is a bunch of fighting video games made by SNK. It all started in 1994 with The King of Fighters '94 game. At first, these games were made for SNK's Neo Geo MVS arcade machines. They kept using Neo Geo MVS until 2004 when they decided to switch to a different arcade machine called Atomiswave. They made two King of Fighters games for Atomiswave, which were The King of Fighters Neowave and The King of Fighters XI. But after that, SNK stopped using Atomiswave.
Now, the newest arcade machine they use is called Taito Type X2, and they started using it with The King of Fighters XII. They also made versions of these games for different video game consoles. The latest game in the series is called The King of Fighters XV, and it came out in February 2022.
The King of Fighters 15, also known as KOF XV, is a fighting game made by SNK. It came out on February 17, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. This game is special because it's the first in The King of Fighters series that was created using Unreal Engine 4, and it's the first one to use GGPO rollback networking.
The story happens after The King of Fighters XIV, and it mainly focuses on two fighters, Shun'ei and Isla, who have special powers related to different dimensions. They, along with other familiar characters, are up against new threats. People liked the game for its characters, the way you play in teams, and its smooth online performance. However, some didn't like the story mode, found the tutorials a bit complicated, and thought some of the game mechanics were not great.
Game
The King of Fighters XV
Developer(s)
SNK
Publisher(s)
JP: SNK, WW: Koch Media
Directors
Eisuke Ogura, Kaito Soranaka
Producer
Yasuyuki Oda
Artist
Tomohiro Nakata
Series
The King of Fighters
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date
Worldwide: February 17, 2022
Genre(s)
Fighting
Mode(s)
Single-player, multiplayer
The King of Fighters 15 Gameplay
The King of Fighters XV has a gameplay system where you make teams of three fighters, just like the previous games in the series. There's a move called Shatter Strike, which is a defensive move that can also be used in an offensive way. Like before, there's something called the MAX Mode, where fighters can do stronger moves when their energy bars are full. In this game, characters can use special moves in a MAX/EX version even without going into MAX Mode. The game has different online modes, including Ranked Match, Casual Match, Room Match, and Online Training.
For beginners, there's a single button called "Rush" that helps them do combos and special/super moves easily. It's an updated version of what was in The King of Fighters XIV. Shatter Strike is a defensive move, but it can be used offensively too if you time it right. It's kind of like a move called Focus Attack from Street Fighter IV. In The King of Fighters XIV, people mostly used Max Mode for combos, so in XV, they changed it a bit to balance things. The developers want players to use Max Mode in different situations, not just for combos. They also made some changes when the game is in a neutral state, making attacks stronger and breaking guards more when it's activated.
The King of Fighters 15 Trailer
The King of Fighters 15 Version 2.20 Patch Notes- FAQs
HINAKO SHIJO is the latest addition to the character roster.
The update includes gameplay balance improvements and bug fixes for an enhanced experience.
Various characters, including DUO LON, have undergone balancing changes for improved gameplay.
The update was released on November 14, 2023.
KOF 15 Version 2.20 aims to fix known issues, ensuring a smoother gaming experience for players.