Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise - a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames confirm a new release date for UK, Europe and Australasia of 25th September 2009 on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.

Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the franchise, KOF XII serves up 22 characters each with their own unique moves and styles in a stunning 2D production incorporating all-new, high-resolution fighters fluidly animating across painstakingly detailed, 100% hand-drawn backgrounds.

Many fan favourites such as Terry Bogard, Robert Garcia, Ash Crimson, Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami make a welcome return, along with two new additions to the home console version of the title – Elisabeth and Mature.

Online support for both formats allows players from around the world to battle it out to see who is truly the ‘KING’ of the fighters. Online Rankings and Voice chat are also supported.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XII, has come away from this year’s E3 show with a number of awards and nominations including the prestigious IGN editors award of Best of E3 2009 – Best Fighting Game on PlayStation3.