Today EVO announced the full lineup of fighting games that will feature in this year’s competition.
As expected, the latest Tekken, Street Fighter, Guilty Gear, and Mortal Kombat games all take slots in the main event. Fatal Fury City of the Wolves has also secured a spot, another victory for the newly revived fighting game series after featuring heavily in EVO Japan this May.
The announced extended lineup also holds no surprises, with the majority of games coming from established franchises. Indie fighting game darling Rivals of Aether II tops the extended lineup and is also the only platform fighting game in the entire show.
For context, while the main lineup is determined based on factors like popularity, competitive viability, and publisher support, the extended lineup is decided largely by community support. Smaller games with a strong enough grassroots movement are allowed to make their case for their inclusion as a side event at EVO.
Check out the full main and extended lineups below:
EVO Main Event Lineup
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Guilty Gear Strive
- Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
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- Mortal Kombat 1
- Fatal Fury City of the Wolves
- Marvel Vs. Capcom 2
EVO Extended Lineup
- Rivals of Ather II
- Blazblue CentralFiction
- CAPCOM Vs. SNK 2
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
- The King of Fighters XV
- Samurai Shodown
- Guilty Gear XRD Rev 2
- Killer Instinct
EVO 2025 will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from August 1-3.
EVO (Evolution Championship Series) is the world’s largest fighting game tournament, bringing together top players from around the globe to compete in games like Street Fighter, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and Guilty Gear. Known for its high-stakes matches and passionate community, EVO is a cornerstone of the competitive fighting game scene.
