Netmarble is celebrating a major milestone for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, marking the game’s 100-day anniversary with a content-packed update filled with holiday cheer, limited-time events, and a festive new fighter. The anniversary update is now live, giving players plenty of reasons to jump back into the action throughout December and into early 2026.
Holiday-Style Blue Mary Joins the Roster
Headlining the celebration is the debut of Holiday-Style Blue Mary, a fan-favorite character reimagined with a festive look. A part-time agent and master of Sambo, Blue Mary specializes in submission and throwing attacks, making her a powerful addition to any lineup.
Players can obtain Holiday Blue Mary through the Blue Mary Pick-Up Event, available until December 24, 2025. Running alongside it is the [Fury] Synergy Fighter Summon Event, which increases the chances of recruiting fighters with the [Fury] synergy during the same period.
100-Day Anniversary Events and Rewards
To commemorate the milestone, Netmarble has rolled out several generous in-game events designed to reward both new and longtime players.
The 100th Day Celebration Ruby Party Check-In Event runs from December 4, 2025, to January 7, 2026, allowing players to earn up to 1 million Rubies simply by logging in during the event period.
The 100th Day Celebration Coupon Event, available until December 31, 2025, lets players redeem a special anniversary coupon to receive a 100th Day Appreciation Box. This reward includes valuable items such as Fighter Tokens, Legendary Fighter Summon Tickets, a Unique Pet Summon Box, and more. Players can also take part for a chance to obtain the powerful fighter Orochi Iori, with full details available on the official forum.
Christmas-Themed Events and Legendary Additions
The celebration continues with seasonal content leading into the holidays. The Early Christmas Check-In Event, running from December 11 to December 30, rewards players for daily logins with festive items such as the Merry Snowman profile icon, Holiday-Style Blue Mary, and additional bonuses.
From December 15 to December 18, the Lucky Elpy Event introduces a new Legendary supporter, Alfred, giving players another powerful ally to recruit. Shortly after, the Snow Melody Event runs from December 18 to December 31, allowing players to recruit two new Legendary pets, Cotton and Santa Bear, further expanding team-building options.
Classic Fighters Reimagined in AFK RPG Form
Based on SNK’s legendary THE KING OF FIGHTERS IP, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK brings iconic fighters to life through charming pixel art visuals inspired by THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR. Players can build teams of their favorite fighters and engage in dynamic 5v5 battles, combining up to 15 different fighters and formations to create strategic decks.
A Milestone Moment for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK
With its 100-day anniversary celebration, holiday-themed content, and a steady stream of events, THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is closing out 2025 with momentum. From festive fighters like Holiday Blue Mary to massive login rewards and Legendary additions, the update highlights Netmarble’s ongoing commitment to supporting the game and its community.
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