The King of Fighters Neowave co-op

Split-screen for 2 players

2004 · SNK Playmore · 58/100

Split-screen

Yes

Xbox One, PS3, Arcade, 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, Xbox, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, 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

KOF Neowave features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy). NEOWAVE features three modes of play - Super Cancel, Guard Break, and Max2. A new "Heat Mode" lets players power up their attacks in exchange for a gradual loss of health. A total of 43 characters including 7 Bonus characters. 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams ever assembled. Pick your team and fight it out in the original 3-on-3 battle format. Beautifully rendered background graphics. Activate "Heat Mode" to power-up your attacks. Revives the evacuation rolling maneuver and thrust attacks. Over-the-top Super Special Moves. 3 modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2. Link a Special Move with a Super Attack in the Super Cancel Mode to cause extreme damage.

Frequently asked

Does The King of Fighters Neowave have split screen?

Yes. The King of Fighters Neowave has split screen on Xbox One, PS3, Arcade, Xbox & PS2, locally for 2 players.

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

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

Does The King of Fighters Neowave support cross-play?

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