The King of Fighters XIV is one of the most anticipated fighting games coming out in 2016. Along with a Standard Edition, the upcoming title will also be available via a Launch SteelBook Edition and Burn to Fight Premium Edition. So are either of the two versions of the 14th mainline installment of The King of Fighters series worth buying? Let’s take a look at a few determining factor before you can come up with you own purchasing decision.
Pricing
Fortunately, the Launch SteelBook Edition does not cost anything extra if you purchase the first print copy of the software product. You can check out its current price on Amazon with this link.
While the Burn to Fight Premium Edition is a little bit more expensive, it does come with several enticing physical extras. You can find out what it currently costs, and preorder if you are interested, with this page.
About the game
Before we go into detailing Launch SteelBook Edition and Burn to Fight Premium Edition, let’s talk a little bit about the game itself.
The King of Fighters XIV features the biggest refinements, with changes to the combo and max mode mechanics, in the legendary fighting franchise since The King of Fighters ’98. In terms of roster, the upcoming title features 50 playable characters, 31 of which are returning veterans with the rest being brand new.
Needless to say, fans of the fighting genre should definitely check out The King of Fighters XIV.
What’s Included The King of Fighters XIV Launch SteelBook Edition
In addition to a disc copy of the videogame, The King of Fighters XIV Launch SteelBook Edition also comes with a metal case that features the iconic Kyo Kusanagi. The cover shows the character getting ready to fight with his burning fists. You can check out what the limited edition steel book looks like with the image located just below this paragraph.
What’s included in The King of Fighters XIV Burn to Fight Premium Edition
As we stated above, the higher price tag is justified for The King of Fighters XIV Burn to Fight Premium Edition. In addition to having everything from the aforementioned Launch SteelBook Edition, this bundle also comes with a 144-page art book that shows off the character and stage drawings from the King of Fighters series.
Another notable bonus is a three disc soundtrack that features disc art of the most iconic fighters in the game. All three CDs are also stored inside a sleeve that has an illustration of Mai Shiranui. In total, fans can expect to hear more than 60 tracks.
Last but not least, all of the contents will be stored inside a collector’s box. So, if you are interested in these extras, then The King of Fighters XIV Burn to Fight Premium Edition is definitely worth your money.
Recap
The 14th mainline installment of The King of Fighters series is shaping up to potentially be the best one yet, especially when you take into consideration its massive launch roster. If you are planning to pick up this fighting game at or shortly after launch, we highly recommend getting the SteelBook Edition as it comes with a metal case at no additional costs. If you are interested, you can preorder the Launch SteelBook Edition of The King of Fighters XIV with this link.
With that said, the Burn to Fight Premium Edition does come with some enticing extras, namely the three-disc soundtrack and 144-page art book. If you don’t mind paying a little bit more to get more, you can preorder The King of Fighters XIV Burn to Fight Premium Edition via this page.
