Side Tournament: The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition

The tournament format is Double Elimination;

Sets will be decided on a Best-of-2 basis;

The Grand Final is a Best-of-3 series with a bracket reset;

During a set:

If a player wins a game, they must keep the same trio of characters;

If a player uses “Random,” they must go to the character selection screen and choose a new team;

If a player loses a game, they may switch characters;

Before the set begins, players have the right to request a button check from their opponent before proceeding with the match;

The use of BOSS characters (O.Iori/Leona, Omega Rugal, Goenitz, and Orochi) is strictly prohibited;

Out of consideration for other players, Flash must be turned OFF in the options before the start of a match;

Player 1 side and Player 2 side will be decided by Rock-Paper-Scissors, best of 1. The winner chooses a side.