The fighting game festival, EVO 2024, will be held in Las Vegas from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21, 2024. Fans and players from the fighting game community who have successfully navigated the preliminary rounds are now heading to Las Vegas to prepare for their matches. The highlights of the venue have been revealed for EVO, which will feature a total of 8 titles!
EVO 2024 Kicks Off! World Registration Record Broken
EVO 2024 finally kicks off on Friday, July 19, 2024! After breaking its own records last year, EVO has now broken the world registration record for a face-to-face esports event for the second consecutive year. This tournament, which gathers over 10,000 registered players and over 50,000 participants from 63 countries worldwide, demonstrates the growth and high level of interest in the fighting game community. The full title lineup for EVO 2024 includes the following:
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Mortal Kombat 1
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Street Fighter III 3rd STRIKE
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys
Experience "2XKO" and "Fatal Fury"
PlayStation.BlogThis year's EVO 2024 will feature a free-play arcade, an Arcade Controller Museum, a cosplay contest, and playtests of upcoming games. The trial corner for new fighting games will showcase titles such as "2XKO," "Fatal Fury City of the Wolves," "Rivals 2," "MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics," and "HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT." Furthermore, for some titles, you can enjoy newly revealed character information and playtests—making this a must-see event for fighting game enthusiasts.
The Cosplay Contest and Arcade Controller Museum Are Must-Sees!
PlayStation.BlogThe Cosplay Contest is an essential part of EVO! World-class cosplayers will appear, embodying characters from various titles. If you spot an impressive cosplayer, don't forget to take a picture!
PlayStation.BlogAt the Arcade Controller Museum, you can experience the history of arcade controllers. This is an opportunity to see valuable arcade controllers, so don't miss it! You can see an extensive collection, including EVO controllers, community items, and official game sticks.
The PlayStation Booth Will Appear at EVO 2024!
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The PlayStation Booth at EVO 2024 will feature tournaments and exclusive merchandise. Playtests for the upcoming "Astro Bot" and a "Gran Turismo 7" Time Trial will be held, so be sure to try them when you visit the booth. Also, new and limited-edition products will be sold at the PlayStation Gear Store at the venue, so don't miss out!
Additionally, during the EVO period, major fighting games will be discounted as part of the "SUMMER SALE" on the PlayStation Store. The sale started on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, so take this opportunity to purchase and experience a fighting game if you haven't played one yet!
Furthermore, the live broadcast of EVO 2024 can be viewed on the PlayStation Esports YouTube channel, Twitch, and other platforms. Please check the PlayStation.Blog or the EVO Official Website for details.
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