The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match is a final update of The King of Fighters 2002 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. To make its roster complete as The King of Fighters â98: Ultimate Match (Final Edition), it will feature additional characters and updates who are missing from original version, including on adding the characters who are playable in Orochi Saga (based on â98 Ultimate Match).
- Updates idle stance for Terry (SvC) and Kâ (2003, NGBC, XI)
- 3D stages from PS2 return and as selectable
- Some â98 Ultimate Stages return for specific FE teams
- Characters (NOTE: Characters who did not appear in 2002, Neowave nor SvC being based on 98 UM):
- NEW/Returning Teams
- Ancient Japan Team: Based those who wore traditional Japanese garb and dons ancient martial arts. Team consist Chizuru Kagura, Saisyu Kusanagi (the latter based on Neowave), and Eiji Kisaragi
- American Sports Team
- Geese return to 96 Boss Team
- Orochi Saga Boss Team: Omega Rugal return as a hidden for base Rugal; Goenitz return to the team as well
- K9999 return without licensing issues
- NEW/Returning Hidden:
- Orochi Iori (based on SvC as Goenitz and Geese)
- â99 King
- Classic Ryo (Wristband)
- Classic Andy (Sleeveless)
- Orochi Leona properly return as a hidden for base Leona, instead of transformation only
- NEW/Returning Teams