Highlights
- EVO 2024 features 8 games, including newcomers Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8, adding fresh excitement to the tournament.
- Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike is the only classic game included in this year’s lineup, offering a nostalgic touch to the event.
- The inclusion of Mortal Kombat 1 has the potential to revitalize the series’ competitive scene and attract a broader audience. EVO 2024 promises to be an exciting event with its diverse lineup and new additions.
The lineup for the fighting video game tournament, EVO 2024, has been announced featuring 8 games including Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, and Street Fighter 6. The popular tournament is set to take place in July, and tickets are already on sale.
The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) tournament is one of the largest and most prestigious competitive events in the world of fighting games. Founded in 1996, EVO brings together players from around the globe to compete in a variety of popular fighting game titles such as Street Fighter, Tekken, and more. Held annually, EVO features intense head-to-head matchups, showcasing the skill, strategy, and dedication of professional and amateur players alike. The tournament serves as a platform for players to demonstrate their mastery of complex mechanics, execution, and mind games within the competitive fighting game community.
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The EVO 2024 lineup features eight games, blending classic favorites with newcomers, repeating just a few games from EVO 2023. Among the highlights are Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, The King of Fighters 15, Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys: Celes. The event is scheduled to take place from July 19 to 21, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
List of Games That Will Be Featured at EVO 2024
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Guilty Gear Strive
- The King of Fighters 15
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes
Notably, both Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1 are making their debut appearances at EVO, adding fresh excitement to the tournament. Meanwhile, the inclusion of Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike represents the only classic game on this year’s lineup. Enthusiasts eager to experience EVO 2024 can now register and book a room at EVO’s official site. A three-day event badge is priced at $180, with additional charges for the Vegas Live Entertainment Tax and processing fee, totaling $203.83. Attendees also have the option to purchase passes for individual games at an additional cost of $10 per game.
The presence of Mortal Kombat 1 at EVO 2024 may have the potential to reinvigorate the series’ competitive community. It appears that Mortal Kombat 11 experienced a decline in competitive popularity at EVO due to its simplified gameplay mechanics, which limited high-level player options and led to repetition. However, Mortal Kombat 1 seems to have addressed these issues by offering more diverse gameplay mechanics and character options. This could potentially revitalize the series’ competitive scene and attract a broader audience.
The biggest fighting video game tournament globally continues to captivate audiences with its professional matches, fierce competition, and vibrant community spirit. With its diverse lineup and new additions, EVO 2024 promises to be an exciting event.