SNK has released details on their upcoming DreamCast game, The King Of Fighters 99 -Evolution-.

While KOF99 Evolution for the DC is mainly identical to the NeoGeo version, there are graphical changes, such as the character & order select screen and semi-transparent special move effects. There are also DC-only additions to the game as well.

1- Additional Original Stages
In addition to the backgrounds from the NeoGeo version, original background/stages for the DC have been added. Likewise to KOF98 for the DC, the backgrounds are polygon based.

2- Additional Strikers
As another addition to the DC version, "Striker only" characters have been added to the game. By playing the game and earning points, hidden Strikers will be revealed. Currently, Kyo, Goro, Chizuru, Athena, Yamazaki and Billy have been confirmed to be included as Extra Strikers.

3- Kyo, Iori and Krizalid are useable as default characters
Kyo and Iori -unusable without a code, and Krizalid- unusable without dip switch settings for the NeoGeo, are playable from default state in the DC.

4- Original mode, internet connection and NGP connection
While the details have not been revealed as of yet, the DC version will have an Original playing mode, and some connection to the internet as well as NeoGeo Pocket.

The King Of Fighters 99 -Evolution- is scheduled for release in 3/30/00, priced at 5800 Yen.