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From August 1–3, 2025, the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) once again proved why it’s the beating heart of the fighting game community (FGC). With over 9,000 competitors and nearly 20,000 attendees, this year’s EVO was a celebration of legacy, innovation, and global passion for competitive fighting games. Whether you were watching from the arena or tuning in online, EVO 2025 delivered unforgettable moments, surprise announcements, and a glimpse into the future of the genre.
Before the resutls and going byond the matches, EVO 2025 featured:
- Artist Alley and Indie Dev Showcase with over 250 arcade machines.
- Meet-and-greets with legends like Shinkiro and Sajam Slam.
- A vibrant celebration of FGC history, cosplay, and grassroots creators.
Now, the results:
Main Arena Lineup Results
Street Fighter 6
- 1st: MenaRD (WBG RB) – 13-0 run
- 2nd: Kakeru (ZETA)
- 3rd: Micky (ESAHK)
- 4th: Phenom
- 5th: Fuudo (REJECT), xiaohai (KSG)
- 7th: Leshar (DRX), AngryBird (REJECT)
Tekken 8
- 1st: Arslan Ash (TMRB)
- 2nd: ATIF (Falcons)
- 3rd: chikurin (THY)
- 4th: Mulgold (DNF)
- 5th: LowHigh (DRX), NOBI (TeamYAMASA)
- 7th: MeoIL (DNF), JDCR
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- 1st: GO1 (DFM/PWS)
- 2nd: ET (Falcons)
- 3rd: Fenritti (CAG)
- 4th: POONGKO (WBG)
- 5th: Laggia (REJECT), KojiKOG
- 7th: kubo (YG), Xian (GG)
Guilty Gear: Strive
- 1st: Kshuewhatdamoo
- 2nd: RedDitto
- 3rd: Aboii
- 4th: tatuma
- 5th: Jack (PAR), Daru_I-No (PAR)
- 7th: Precho, Verix
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- 1st: Kojicoco (PAR)
- 2nd: Zane (PAR)
- 3rd: とろろ (IBUSHIGIN)
- 4th: フクナガ (GS)
- 5th: Zenith, Monarch (G.U.)
- 7th: Vermillion, Ryazo (AVENGER)
Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes]
- 1st: Defiant (BBB)
- 2nd: BigBlack (PAR)
- 3rd: knotts (BNP)
- 4th: Hourglass_of_rain (ONi)
- 5th: 捨て猫/suteneko, Revert
- 7th: OmniDeag (BBB), Senaru
Mortal Kombat 1
- 1st: SonicFox – 9-0 run
- 2nd: Nicolas (RBT/T7G)
- 3rd: Kanimani (ONi)
- 4th: Hourglass_of_rain (ONi)
- 5th: MKJavierMK, Onlinecale213 (STG)
- 7th: MichaelCerFan (ONI), Grr
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
- 1st: Khaos (CM) – 10-0 run
- 2nd: VIGGA
- 3rd: Servbot
- 4th: COMBO FIEND
- 5th: Peruchamp (BROFORCE), Clockw0rk
- 7th: Gconceptz, telly
Extended Lineup Results
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
- 1st: Akani
- 2nd: Shiwapo
- 3rd: Itabashi Zangief
- 4th: DensetsuSP
- 5th: HIMA, nyanta
- 7th: Homestay Akira, Yellowtail
Killer Instinct
- 1st: Roman22s
- 2nd: DaaChronicle
- 3rd: Carnitas
- 4th: FrodoTbagginzz
- 5th: Bass, WolfSlayerNinja
- 7th: TrashBaby, Raven is Raw
Rivals of Aether II
- 1st: Plup
- 2nd: Stango
- 3rd: CakeAssault
- 4th: kusiwastaken
- 5th: Sparg0, Sandstorm
- 7th: FullStream, Bbatts
Samurai Shodown
- 1st: Scrub Saibot
- 2nd: WATANABE SHACHOU
- 3rd: NICEBALL
- 4th: BBoySonicX
- 5th: Maki, royalpsycho
- 7th: AndyOCR, Ghost The Trinity
Capcom vs. SNK 2
- 1st: Bas
- 2nd: ChoiBoy
- 3rd: Silentscope
- 4th: Señor Payaso
- 5th: B GALAXY, ericturbo
- 7th: UltraKyH, Buktooth
Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2
- 1st: Vogue
- 2nd: KTP
- 3rd: Foo
- 4th: Cole
- 5th: Rude+E, Hotashi
- 7th: pattheflip, Fiery
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Major Game Announcements & Reveals
EVO 2025 wasn’t just about competition—it was a launchpad for massive updates and new titles across the FGC.
Street Fighter 6
- C. Viper joins the roster in Fall 2025.
- Outfit 4 (Swimsuits) DLC drops August 5 for AKI, Cammy, Chun-Li, Jamie, Kimberly, Luke, and Manon.
Tekken 8
- Armor King returns October 16, 2025.
- Miary Zo, a new character from Madagascar, debuts Winter 2025 with the Baobab Horizon stage.
Guilty Gear: Strive
- Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners joins August 21.
- Version 2.00 update teased for 2026.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Ken Masters from Street Fighter is now playable via DLC.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact
- Neferpitou arrives Fall 2025.
- Future DLC includes Phinks (Winter), Shizuku (Spring 2026), and Zeno (Summer 2026).
Invincible VS
- Omni-Man confirmed as a playable character.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
- Closed beta registration opened for PS5 (Sept 5–7, 2025).
Netcode Warriors
- A new PC arena fighter teased—focused on rollback netcode and competitive balance.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Wilnas and EX Characters arrive August 5.
- Crossover with Zombie Land Saga adds avatars and badges.
Virtua Fighter
- New title teased for Tokyo Game Show 2025.
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage launches October 30 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and eventually Switch 2.
What’s next for more EVO action?
- EVO France debuts October 10–12, 2025.
- EVO Japan returns May 1–3, 2026.
- EVO Las Vegas returns June 26–28, 2026.
- EVO Singapore announced for 2027 (dates TBA).
- EVO Awards will return in 2026 to honor the best in FGC.
EVO 2025 was more than a tournament—it was a cultural summit for fighting game fans. From legacy titles like MVC2 to new IPs like Netcode Warriors, the weekend proved that the FGC is thriving, evolving, and more inclusive than ever. Whether you’re a competitor, content creator, or casual fan, EVO 2025 reminded us why we fight—and why we’ll keep coming back.
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