The world famous king of Fighters tournament is about to begin again, but this time there are new rules and additions to the event. Individual or team battles have an additional character known as a "Striker" thrown into the mix. Players summon the Striker at key moments to assail their foes and clinch the match. With teams having 3 fighters and 1 Striker, the King of Fighters tournament has evolved into a non-stop frenzy of hand-to-hand combat every fighter fan will enjoy.