Fans accuse Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves season 2 trailer of using AI

Pcgamer reports SNK released a trailer for season 2 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, set to kick off on January 22, and fans immediately accused the promo of containing generative AI content.

Comments on the trailer’s YouTube page, Reddit and the Fatal Fury Discord called out specific characters as looking AI-generated and criticised SNK for appearing to cut corners. Some commenters pointed to SNK’s backing — the company was effectively acquired in 2022 by Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company, a division of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation — arguing a shortage of funds "should not be an issue." One YouTube commenter wrote, "All that Saudi money and can't pay someone a couple bucks to make real shit." Fans also said the trailer overshadowed what looks like a strong season that will add six new characters over six months: Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, and two mystery fighters.

SNK has not confirmed using generative AI and no 'made with gen AI' labels have been spotted, so the claims remain speculative. One now‑former SNK and Fatal Fury Discord moderator stepped down, writing, "I'm thankful for what you guys did for us and all but this is too much for me to deal with, this is against what I stand for." The author reached out to SNK for comment and said they will update if a reply is received.

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Culture, Snk, Fatal Fury, Generative Ai, Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia