"EVO 2020", the world's largest fighting game festival, was scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, U.S.A., from August 2, 2020.
Every year, fighting game fans around the world look forward to this event, but unfortunately, the 2020 event has been canceled due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
When we announced the cancellation, we mentioned that we were planning an online event for the summer, and now we are happy to announce that EVO Online will be held!
Introducing Evo Online! pic.twitter.com/ecf8gxNGUW
— Evo (@Evo) May 14, 2020
"EVO 2020" Announces Cancellation Due to COVID-19
More Tournament Titles!
"EVO Online" will feature 9 main tournament titles from EVO 2020
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late [cl-r]
- Super Smash Bros.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ
- Tekken 7
- MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 NEW AGE OF HEROES *Invitational Tournament
- street fighter v champion edition
- SOULCALIBUR VI
- GRAND BLU FANTASY VERSUS
- SAMURAI SPIRITS
...plus four new titles!
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath
Killer Instinct
Them's Fightin' Herds
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Fans will be happy to see that "Mortal Kombat 112, the main title at "EVO 20192, is back with "Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath".
With more titles and the fact that it will be held online, there will be more opportunities for participation!
The event will be held over five weekends!
The dates of the "EVO Online" will be spread out over fiveweekends starting in July!
- Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2020
- Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2020
- Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2020
- Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2020
- Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2020
The time of the event has not yet been announced, but it will probably be based on Las Vegas, where the event was originally held, so it will probably be around midnight Japan time.
Let's wait for further news!
Bringing the tradition and spirit of EVO online!
Numerous events have been postponed or cancelled due to the global spread of the new coronavirus.
It is true that e-sports is a genre that can be held online, but it takes an immeasurable amount of money and effort to hold such events, so we are bowled over by the enthusiasm of the EVO management team to hold the world's largest event even online, and their love for fighting games.
To respond to their passion, let's have a lot of fun at "EVO Online" this summer!
For more details and updates, please check the official EVO website and theofficial EVO Twitter!
