The series' canon storyline would resume in The King of Fighters 2003 - adapting, however, a character introduced in this game, Kusanagi. Much like The King of Fighters '98, this game is more of a 'Dream Match' for characters from all previous King of Fighters games, including killed-off characters. The King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle ( ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ 2002 （ ツーサウザンドツー ） チャレンジ トゥ アルティメットバトル) is the ninth game in The King of Fighters series, and is the second and final King of Fighters game produced by Eolith. ' The system 3-on-3 is back, expanding the battle on who will be the next competitor! Se ven fear some fi gu res from King of Fighters '96 to '98 take part in the fights! This year, the dream fight is guaranteed to heat up! The Dream Match is happening again.