The dates and matches for EVO 2023 have been announced with the highlight beingStreet Fighter 6’s debut. The Evolution Championship Series, also known as EVO, is one of the most famous events in esports. This yearStreet Fighter 6will be part of the exciting tournaments that attract fans from all over the world.EVO was among the many events affected by the pandemic, which led to theCapcom Cup 2020 cancelation. In 2021 tournaments were held online as a preventive measure because of the pandemic, but last year fans had a lot to celebrate. EVO announced the much waited return in-person competition.RELATED:Street Fighter 6 Director Talks About How Fighting Games Can Be Impactful AgainEVO 2023 will take place August 4-6 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the traditional venue that usually hosts the event. This year fans will have the returns ofGuilty Gear Strive,Dragon Ball FighterZ,Tekken 7,King of Fighters 15,Melty Blood: Type Lumina, andMortal Kombat 11 Ultimateto look forward to, all of which were on the lineup for EVO 2022. What’s new for EVO 2023 is theStreet Fighter 6debut, which will also be theofficial Capcom Pro Tour 2023 game.Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3a title much loved for being part of EVO’s history, is also making a return.
EVO 2023 Games List
Fans will soon focus their attention on EVO Japan as well. The EVO “spinoff” had its first edition held in 2018, bringing the thrilling matches of its Western counterpart to Japan. This year’s EVO Japan will take place between March 31 and April 2, with a lineup of 8 main games, most notablyGranblue Fantasy: VersusandVirtual Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. In addition to tournaments and potential game announcements, EVO Japan 2023 will mark the start of theTekken 8closed alpha test.
EVO’s return to the in-person formatwas celebrated, as the fighting game tournament experience is arguably superior this way. Fighting game events are famous for tournaments with an exciting atmosphere and competitive rivalries between players. The announcement of the games for the second in-person EVO after the pandemic should get fighting game fans excited. EVO tournaments are always highly anticipated by players who participate in person, and by the thousands of fans who watch the Twitch broadcasts.
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