Long read: The beauty and drama of video games and their clouds

"It's a little bit hard to work out without knowing the altitude of that dragon..."

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.

King of Fighters 15 delayed to 2022

Due to rising cases of COVID-19 in Japan.

SNK has delayed King of Fighters 15 to the first quarter of 2022, it's announced. The fighting game was due out at some point this year.

In a message to fans, producer Yasuyuki Oda said the ongoing struggle with coronavirus in Japan had set development back.

Cover image for YouTube videoKOF XV|BLUE MARY|Trailer #21【TEAM SECRET AGENT】

"The development timeline we set out to reach in the beginning has been affected by the ever-still rising cases of COVID-19 within Japan," Oda said.

"We have made the ultimate decision in the end that the product's quality must come first, and so with that decision comes an altered release window.

"We sincerely ask for your kind patience and understanding as our development teams continue to work hard on KOF 15 as we draw closer to its release."

SNK has yet to announce release platforms for King of Fighters 15, but has confirmed a raft of characters, including Shun'ei, Mai, Kyo, Leona, K', Blue Mary and Benimaru.