The King of Fighters '96 co-op

Split-screen for 2 players

1996 · SNK · 72/100

Split-screen

Yes

PS3, Wii, Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Sega Saturn, PS1, PSP, Neo Geo CD

Local

2 players

Online

Not documented

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, PlayStation 3, Wii, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable, Neo Geo CD
Developer: SNK
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 '96 is a 1996 fighting game. It is the third game in The King of Fighters series, following The King of Fighters '95. SNK's flagship series returns for another year. Many of the changes in this year's KOF release come in the form of improved graphics, sound effects, music and totally redone character sprites. The gameplay of the system has been altered with the addition of "Rush" multi-hit combos and new moves for practically every character. The storyline of the series receives heavy focus in this release with the Orochi Saga swinging into high-gear. The King of Fighters '96 has 27 regular characters plus 2 boss characters (who can be unlocked with the use of a code). Newcomers to the tournament include Mr. Big from the Art of Fighting series, the bosses from Fatal Fury (Wolfgang Krauser and Geese Howard), and completely original characters like Leona Heidern, Mature and Vice. Other features carried over from the previous year include the ability to choose between the default "Team Fighting" mode or the traditional "Single Fighter" style of gameplay, plus the "Versus" and "Survival" gameplay modes.

Frequently asked

Does The King of Fighters '96 have split screen?

Yes. The King of Fighters '96 has split screen on PS3, Wii, Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Sega Saturn, PS1, PSP & Neo Geo CD, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play The King of Fighters '96 locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: not documented.

Does The King of Fighters '96 support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for The King of Fighters '96. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.