This week, news about the continuation of *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* first season pass dropped, exciting fans of the franchise. Following the recent release of Ken from *Street Fighter*, the next planned fighter for Season Pass 1 is none other than SNK’s Muay Thai specialist and classic *Fatal Fury* character, Joe Higashi.
SNK recently shared a trailer showcasing Joe in action, highlighting his signature Tiger Kicks, Tiger Knees, and Hurricane Uppers. The trailer, released today on SNK’s official YouTube channel, also reaffirmed that Joe will be joining the roster sometime this Fall 2025.
A series regular since the very first *Fatal Fury*, Joe Higashi has been the go-to Muay Thai combatant in SNK fighters from the start. Known for his brash personality and full of confidence, Joe brings a dynamic fighting style featuring rapid punches, tornado projectiles, and powerful straight, rising, and overhead kicks.
While Preecha is Joe’s disciple and his style was somewhat represented in *City of the Wolves*, Joe returns with his original *Fatal Fury* move set, enhanced with a few new tricks. Notably, he sports an advancing double knee normal and a fast-looking overhead EX elbow, both promising additions to his well-rounded pressure game.
Classic staples of Joe’s arsenal, such as the Bakuretsuken rapid punch combo, Tiger Knee anti-air, and Tiger Kick, were also prominently featured in the trailer. Interestingly, a normal version of his classic Hurricane Upper did not make an appearance, making it intriguing to see if this move remains in his final move set.
Stay tuned for more updates as Joe Higashi prepares to bring his Muay Thai might to *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* this fall!
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