The King of Fighters AFK adds two new characters for Halloween 2026

Netmarble has launched a Halloween 2026 event for The King of Fighters AFK. The update adds Halloween Angel, who features [Solid] Synergy, and KOF 2001 Heidern, who features [Special] Synergy. Players can access a Pick-Up Event for Halloween Angel from October 22 to November 11. KOF 2001 Heidern is available in the Ranking Event Exchange Shop using Token of Growth.

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The Pumpkin Festival runs through November 4 and includes Pumpkin Tower and Halloween Parade dungeons. These dungeons provide Halloween Fighter Pick-Up Tokens to summon returning fighters Halloween Mature and Iori Yagami. The update also brings back the Halloween Mature and Iori Yagami's Arrival Events, which run until November 11, and adds the keepsake "Fox Orb" for Mature.

Other content includes the return of the Legendary pet Demonio and the addition of the Legendary pet Pieris. From November 2 to November 6, the Lucky Elpy event offers the Legendary Supporter Yamada Jubei.