The Evolution Championship Sequence (Evo) has introduced an upcoming presentation on December sixth.
The Evo 2026 Announcement Present will share additional particulars about subsequent yr’s tournaments, together with Evo 2026, Evo Japan 2026 and the 2026 Evo Awards.
Evo is at present the most important combating sport occasion there’s, that includes tournaments for Road Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Deadly Fury: Metropolis of the Wolves and extra. It just lately expanded past Las Vegas and Japan to have tournaments in France and Singapore.
Now, the FGC is questioning what additional modifications are in retailer for subsequent yr.
Evo 2026 May Be Very Totally different After Qiddiya Acquisition
It’s at present unknown what the December announcement may have, however the FGC is already making a couple of guesses. Some surprise if the lineup is increasing to incorporate new titles like Marvel Tokon Combating Souls or previous favourites like Dragon Ball FighterZ. Perhaps the return of Tremendous Smash Bros.?
Nevertheless, others within the FGC have grow to be weary since Evo’s dad or mum firm, RTS, was acquired by Qiddiya, a Saudi Arabian megaproject that has additionally contributed to occasions just like the Esports World Cup. The esports group as an entire has been involved with Saudi Arabia’s continued growth and management of the esports business.
Regardless of the priority, this acquisition is more likely to end in vital growth for Evo subsequent yr.
“This milestone paves the way in which for setting new heights within the evolution of Evo towards reaching the aspirations of the combating sport group,” Quiddiya Chief Technique Officer, Muhannad Aldawood, stated on LinkedIn.
The announcement may begin revealing a few of these strikes, together with a bigger lineup or presumably much more Evo places. Whereas Tekken professional Arslan Ash has raised issues concerning the continued growth of Evo watering down its status, an official circuit resulting in Evo in Las Vegas – slightly than particular person occasions – may really enhance the competitiveness and significance of successful Evo 2026.
