The King of Fighters 2003 co-op

Split-screen for 2 players

2003 · SNK Playmore · 52/100

Split-screen

Yes

PC, PS3, Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Xbox, PS2

Local

2 players

Online

up to 2 versus

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: Yes
Local co-op: 2 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Not documented
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Xbox, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Developer: SNK Playmore
Series: The King of Fighters

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-10-07

What it is

The King of Fighters 2003 is the tenth game in The King of Fighters series. It is the last game of the series to be based on the Neo-Geo MVS hardware, and the first game in the series that was developed and published under the SNK Playmore custody. It is also the first chapter of the "Tales of Ash Saga", the third story arc of the series, and the last game of the series with the year's release in the title.

The game revolves around The King of Fighters, an elite fighting competition. In this competition, Rugal is defeated and the Orochi are sealed away. The tournament at the centre of the game is sponsored by an unknown patron, whose identity becomes a matter of public interest in the country. Perhaps as a result of this, it attracts a large number of contestants. With the inception of the new "multi-shift" rule in this KOF tournament, wherein competitors can freely tag off during battles, the competition becomes a 'hot topic' and provokes widespread discussion. It also leads to a speedy execution of the match with unified team strategies. In preparation for the tournaments, stadiums with the capacity to hold tens of thousands of people are procured from cities across the world and established in city centres. Schedules are completed and spectators move from one location to another to watch the preliminary matches. To create the atmosphere of a true street fight, competitions are broadcast live on giant screens.

Frequently asked

Does The King of Fighters 2003 have split screen?

Yes. The King of Fighters 2003 has split screen on PC, PS3, Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Xbox & PS2, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play The King of Fighters 2003 locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: up to 2 versus.

Does The King of Fighters 2003 support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for The King of Fighters 2003. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.