FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves delivers elite one on one competition at the Esports Nations Cup, where the world’s top players represent their countries & territories in high pressure matches for the title. This marks the first time the game will be contested in a country/territory based tournament format, introducing a new competitive dynamic and laying the groundwork for new rivalries.
32
Competing Players
$250,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
The FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves tournament at the Esports Nations Cup takes place during tournament week 2 and features 32 country/territory representatives competing on PS5. The competition begins with a group stage consisting of four groups of eight players, with all matches played as best-of-seven. The top four players from each group advance to a 16-player single-elimination playoff bracket. In the playoffs, matches shift to best-of-nine, raising the stakes as players battle to claim the title for their country/territory.
About
The newest entry in the Fatal Fury series, City of the Wolves brings together iconic characters spanning more than two decades of history, blending classic identities with bold new challengers. From veterans like Terry Bogard to unexpected newcomers like Cristiano Ronaldo, players battle across gritty urban arenas, mastering distinct fighting styles that fuse old school combos with modern mechanics built around precision, timing, and mind games.
At the Esports Nations Cup, the spotlight shifts to country/territory competition, with Japan and China setting the early benchmark thanks to strong finishes in early City of the Wolves competitions. Rising challengers from Asia, Europe, and the Americas are poised to test that dominance, bringing fresh playstyles and regional identity into the spotlight. With City of the Wolves making its debut in a country/territory based format, the stage is set for New Rivalries on the global stage.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
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France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
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