The King of Fighters AFK Welcomes the Leader of the Lillien Knights, B. Jenet

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 20, 2026 - Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced a new in-game update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, featuring a new fighter and multiple events.  

B. Jenet, the leader of a band of pirates known as the Lillien Knights, has joined the world of THE KING OF FIGHTERS. She uses the LK Arts fighting-style, and players can check out her signature skills such as “Aurora EX” and “Ennui Mademoiselle” in the game. The B. Jenet Pick-Up Event will be running until April 1 that offers a higher chance to obtain her. In addition, the [Spike] Synergy Fighter Summon Event is running during the same period to grant an increased opportunity to obtain fighters with [Spike] synergy.  

Players can also participate in various events to receive valuable rewards. The Blossom Town Event will be available from March 26 to April 8, and the Lucky Elpy Event will be running from March 30 to April 3. Players will have a chance to meet Aura, a Legendary pet inspired by B. Jenet, and Sakumo through the Blossom Town Event and the Legendary supporter Lao through the Lucky Elpy Event.  

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK's “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and up to 25 different Fighters and formations. 

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website and follow the game's Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube channels.  

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series' systems and stories have evolved over time.  

About Netmarble CorporationFounded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble's diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com. 

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