July 22nd 2024.
The Evolution Championship Series is an event that fighting game fans eagerly await every year. It is here where major announcements are made for popular fighting game franchises like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. This year's edition in Las Vegas did not disappoint, with developers making appearances in between matches to reveal exciting updates and surprises.
One of the biggest announcements at Evo was the surprise re-release of SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos. This classic arcade title from 2003 now comes with improved features like rollback netcode, new tournament modes, and a hitbox viewer. It also includes a gallery with 89 pieces of artwork. Fans can now enjoy this crossover game on modern platforms like PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Capcom also had some exciting news for fans at Evo. Producer Shuhei Matsumoto hinted at the possibility of a new Marvel Vs. Capcom game in the future. In the meantime, they are focusing on reintroducing past legacy games to a new audience. This includes the recently announced Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection and the release of Street Fighter veteran M. Bison in Street Fighter 6's second DLC pass.
Speaking of DLC characters, Evo also gave fans a first look at Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury, who will be a playable character in Street Fighter 6's second DLC pass. This crossover character was also featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and fans are excited to see him in the Street Fighter universe.
But the announcements didn't stop there. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, a lesser-known fighting game, also had some big reveals. Developer Cygames introduced a new character, Versusia, and announced updates coming in August, including new story episodes, stages, and a new mode called Grand Bruise. They also teased the addition of popular characters Vikala and Sandalphon.
Tekken fans were also in for a treat at Evo. Despite being thrown into a river of magma in Tekken 7, antagonist Heihachi Mishima is making a comeback as a DLC fighter in Tekken 8. This will be the third DLC fighter for the game, following Eddy Gordo and Lidia Sobieska.
But Evo wasn't just about game announcements. Sony, who partly owns Evo, disclosed plans for future events, including the inaugural Evo Awards in Los Angeles and the first major Evo event in Europe, Evo France, in Nice. Fans can also look forward to an Evo competition in Singapore in 2026.
All in all, Evo 2025 was an event to remember, with multiple exciting announcements for fighting game fans. It's clear that developers are continuously striving to improve and expand their games, and fans can't wait to see what's in store for the future.
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