3rd Open Beta Test for KOF XIII Global Match

The King of Fighters XIII is a remarkable game, as it brought some substantial changes to the classic KOF gameplay. In a way, that release (back in 2010) paved the future for the fresher installments — sure, such as KOF XV.

The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match is a well-deserved remake of the original game. It was announced during Evo Japan. Its key features are

• rollback netcode for online multiplayer;
• enhanced lobbies;
• a spectator mode.

Well, the rollback netcode technology seems to be the most important thing. It sure has brought fresh life to KOF XIII matches.

And to enjoy the improved matchmaking will be possible during the 3rd open beta test period — from October 3 to October 9, on PlayStation 4 and 5. 

Here is the official announcement:

KOF XIII Global Match will be released on November 16, 2023. The game will be available on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Are you buying it?

This seems like an interesting practice for the whole industry. If a classic fighting game is great, it’s a good idea to adapt to the modern standard and bring it to the players.

May this help The King of Fighters XIII refresh its esports dimension and get some presence at such events as CEOtaku VII? Let’s wait and see.

What about Steam? There is a special KOF XIII Steam Edition on the platform, but no info on a rollback patch.