The King of Fighters XIV is a 2016 fighting game developed by KOF Studio and published by SNK. It is the fourteenth main installment in The King of Fighters series.
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The King of Fighters XIV is a 2016 fighting game developed by KOF Studio and published by SNK. It is the fourteenth main installment in The King of Fighters series. It is the first game in the series to be rendered entirely in 3D, although gameplay is restricted to a 2D plane. The game was released worldwide for the PlayStation 4 in August 2016 and ported to Windows and Japanese arcade cabinets in June 2017.
The development of The King of Fighters XIV began in April 2014, after SNK's CEO Eikichi Kawasaki who reoriented the company toward traditional video games after several years of focus on Pachinko-style slot machines and mobile apps. Yasuyuki Oda, who previously worked on Capcom's Street Fighter IV and other titles by SNK, directed the game. It retains the series' system of teams composed of three fighters while introducing "Rush Combo", an automatic combo system designed to make the series more accessible for new players. The game received post-release downloadable content support through new characters, alternative outfits and patches to improve the game's visuals. Kyōtarō Azuma wrote a spin-off manga series, The King of Fighters: A New Beginning, published from 2018 to 2020.
The King of Fighters XIV received generally favorable reviews. Critics praised the game's fighting system as enjoyable for both new players and fighting game experts, but criticized its graphics as inferior to other fighting games released for the eighth generation of video game consoles. The game was a commercial success by according to Oda as SNK was remade thanks to its achievements, reaching 920,000 copies sold by combining the PS4 port and the Steam port. A sequel, The King of Fighters XV, was released in 2022.
Team Official Invitation Trailer. Watch on YouTube
The King of Fighters XIV (PlayStation 4) Story as The Masters Team, TheInnocentSinful. Watch on YouTube
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 4 | North America | 2016-08-23 |
| PlayStation 4 | Japan | 2016-08-25 |
| PlayStation 4 | Europe | 2016-08-26 |
US$59.99 at launch
Disc and download, 23 August 2016. Published by Atlus USA.
US$79.99 at launch
Download, 20 January 2021, US$39.99 on the store today.
Trophies48
Platinum possibleYes
THE KING OF FIGHTERS
All trophies acquired.
Platinum 1.95% of players
Aspirations
[TUTORIAL] Clear all subjects.
Bronze 4.64% of players
The Birth of a Legend
[STORY] Clear for the first time.
Bronze 6.06% of players
Living Legend
[STORY] Clear at computer level 5 with no continues.
Bronze 2.24% of players
Onward to the Next Legend
[STORY] Clear using all teams (including boss and mid-boss).
Silver 2.75% of players
Hmph... An expected outcome!
[STORY] Acquire rank S or above at the victory screen.
Bronze 6.63% of players
Yay! Perfect!
[STORY] Acquire rank SS at the victory screen.
Bronze 5.7% of players
Power of the Champion
[STORY] Defeat the mid-boss.
Bronze 6.09% of players
Sealed Power
[STORY] Defeat the final boss.
Bronze 6.06% of players
Perfect winner!
Win 10 matches with a perfect.
Bronze 4.87% of players
Straight to the finish!
Win 10 matches without losing a round.
Bronze 5.91% of players
Wow!
Perform 50 SUPER SPECIAL MOVES finishes.
Bronze 3.5% of players
That settled it!
Perform 50 MAX SUPER SPECIAL MOVES finishes.
Bronze 2.87% of players
One hit! One kill!
Perform 50 CLIMAX SUPER SPECIAL MOVES finishes.
Bronze 2.79% of players
Combo Attacker
Perform 50 SUPER CANCELS.
Bronze 2.87% of players
Graceful Attacker
Perform 50 ADVANCED CANCELS.
Bronze 2.33% of players
Ferocious Offense
Perform 50 CLIMAX CANCELS.
Bronze 2.29% of players
Weep! Scream! And DIE!
Perform 50 Rush attacks.
Bronze 5.33% of players
Student
[TRAINING] Enter training mode for the first time.
Bronze 7.03% of players
Title Collector
Unlock all titles.
Bronze 2.75% of players
Item Collector
Unlock all items.
Bronze 2.19% of players
Welcome to My Museum
Unlock all gallery items.
Silver 2.12% of players
Synchronize your watches at 16:35.
[MISSION] Clear Time Attack for the first time.
Bronze 3.63% of players
Mission Complete!
[MISSION] Clear Time Attack within 4:00.00.
Silver 2.57% of players
When you look up at the moon, remember this.
[MISSION] Knock 1 person out in Survival.
Bronze 4.88% of players
Mukuro, Lurking in the Moonlight
[MISSION] Knock 30 or more people out in Survival.
Silver 3.03% of players
You're tough, aren't you!
[MISSION] Clear 1 trial.
Bronze 5.16% of players
Special talent agent!!
[MISSION] Clear 100 trials.
Silver 2.84% of players
International KOF League Room Creation Board Member
Create 10 rooms.
Bronze 3.8% of players
Everybody's out to get me...
[FREE MATCH] Play SINGLE VS for the first time.
Bronze 3.61% of players
A BEAST OF PREY
[FREE MATCH] Play SINGLE VS 50 times.
Bronze 2.86% of players
I can handle this... by myself.
[FREE MATCH] Play SINGLE VS 100 times.
Silver 2.74% of players
Comrade
[FREE MATCH] Play PARTY VS for the first time.
Bronze 3.13% of players
Reliable Being
[FREE MATCH] Play PARTY VS 50 times.
Bronze 2.73% of players
Unshakable Trust
[FREE MATCH] Play PARTY VS 100 times.
Silver 2.69% of players
Teamwork
[FREE MATCH] Play TEAM VS for the first time.
Bronze 4.07% of players
Here We Go, Partner
[FREE MATCH] Play TEAM VS 50 times.
Bronze 2.74% of players
Old Bond
[FREE MATCH] Play TEAM VS 100 times.
Silver 2.69% of players
Sweet Taste of Victory
[RANKED MATCH] Win for the first time.
Bronze 3.37% of players
Hey, Mr. #1 in Japan!
[RANKED MATCH] Win 50 times.
Silver 2.62% of players
No One Is Better Than Me
[RANKED MATCH] Win 100 times.
Gold 2.59% of players
Full-Fledged
Reach Rank 11 or higher.
Bronze 2.82% of players
Peak Performance
[RANKED MATCH] Win 5 consecutive matches.
Silver 2.98% of players
Now... no one can stop me
[RANKED MATCH] Win 10 consecutive matches.
Gold 2.95% of players
Kyokugen Style Dojo Online Branch
[ONLINE TRAINING] Train with another player.
Bronze 3.35% of players
Hehe, fired up?
[FIGHTING LIST] Receive your first FIGHT BONUS.
Bronze 3.49% of players
Arch-Rivals by Blood
Finish 10 versus battles.
Bronze 4.49% of players
A Good Match
Share your first replay.
Bronze 3.66% of players
Space neededAbout 14.9 GB
Update patch03.11
The updates on record for this game.
| Version | Size | Needs system software |
|---|---|---|
| 03.11 | 6.5 GB | 6.20 |
| 03.10 | 6.5 GB | 6.02 |
| 03.02 | 6.5 GB | 5.53 |
| 03.01 | 6.5 GB | 5.50 |
| 03.00 | 6.5 GB | 5.50 |
Eight extra fighters in two seasons, plus costumes. All still sold, and all included in the 2021 Ultimate Edition.
| Name | Date | Price | Adds | Obtainable today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Character Bundle Pack (Whip, Ryuji Yamazaki, Vanessa, Rock Howard) | 2017-04-05 | US$19.99 | Four fighters, also US$5.99 each | Yes |
| 4 Character Bundle Pack 2 (Heidern, Oswald, Najd, Blue Mary) | 2018-04-12 | US$19.99 | Four fighters, also US$5.99 each | Yes |
| Costumes | US$2.99 each | Alternate outfits | Yes |
Playable offline todayYes
Story, versus and missions play offline; online matches need a connection and PS Plus.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Price at release | US$59.99, 23 August 2016 Burn to Fight Premium Edition US$79.99. |
| Ever released on disc | Yes, 23 August 2016 |
| Ever released in the store | Yes, 23 August 2016 |
| In the store to buy today | Yes US$29.99; Ultimate Edition US$39.99. |
| Can be downloaded again if you already bought it | Yes Still sold on the store. |
| Disc runs with the final patch | Yes Version 03.11 of 8 January 2019. |
| Has online features | Yes Ranked and free online matches, rooms, online training and replays. |
| Online servers running today | Yes Ranked wins were earned in October 2026. |
| Playable offline today: campaign | Yes |
| Playable offline today: local multiplayer | Yes Two players on one console. |
| Playable offline today: online multiplayer | No Online matches need a connection. |
Online servers runningYes
Plays offlineYes
Ranked and free online matches, online rooms, online training and replay sharing. Ranked wins were still being earned in October 2026.
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| Online matches | running |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Yasuyuki Oda |
| Art director | Nobuyuki Kuroki |
| Artist | Eisuke Ogura |
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