The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match Timeline ( Real )

game-release
July 23, 1998

Original Release of The King of Fighters '98

SNK released The King of Fighters '98, a highly popular fighting game known for its extensive character roster and gameplay balance.

game-release
October 10, 2008

Release of The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match

SNK Playmore released The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match, an enhanced version of the original game with improved graphics, updated character sprites, and new gameplay features.

game-release
December 20, 2011

The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match Final Edition Release

SNK re-released The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match Final Edition with additional characters, balance changes, and online multiplayer features.

The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match Timeline ( Fictional )

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1998-11-25

KOF '98 Tournament Commences

The King of Fighters '98 tournament begins, gathering fighters from previous King of Fighters events to battle for supremacy.

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1998-11-27

Ernst Bogard Challenges Fighters

Ernst Bogard enters the competition to avenge his brother and prove his own strength among the combatants.

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1998-11-30

KOF '98 Tournament Climaxes

Final battles take place with the strongest fighters vying for the championship title in the ultimate match.

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1998-12-01

Tournament Concludes with Victor Crowned

A new King of Fighters is crowned after fierce combat, concluding the 1998 tournament.