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EVO Japan 2025 is just around the corner. This year’s tournament is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. With thousands of players ready to compete and some of the most popular fighting games taking centre stage, EVO Japan 2025 is already making history before it begins.
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Let’s take a closer look at what makes this tournament so special.
When and Where is EVO Japan 2025?
EVO Japan 2025 will take place this May, and it will run for three full days. This event brings one of the biggest fighting game tournaments from the West to Japan, where competitive gaming has deep roots.
EVO Japan has been around for a while, but it was brought back in recent years and it keeps getting better.
EVO Japan 2025 Breaks Player Sign-Up Record
This year’s tournament has already broken the record for player sign-ups, showing just how popular fighting games are becoming again.
- Total sign-ups this year: 8,665 players
- This is a big jump compared to last year.
One game stands out more than the rest: Street Fighter 6. It added 1,500 more players than it had in the previous EVO Japan, making it the most played game of the event.
Some other big games like Tekken 8 and Guilty Gear Strive had a small drop in numbers, but they still have strong competition lined up.
This proves that Street Fighter 6 is leading the charge in keeping the fighting game community alive and strong.
Full List of Main Tournament Games
EVO Japan 2025 has a great mix of popular hits and a few lesser-known titles. Here’s a list of all the main games being featured:
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Guilty Gear Strive
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- King of Fighters XV
- Cooperation Cup Vol. 19
- 19th Beat-Tribe Cup
Each of these games will have their own bracket, with fierce matches and exciting moments for fans to enjoy.
Side Tournaments Add More Variety
Besides the main games, EVO Japan 2025 also includes several side tournaments. These games won’t be played on the main stage, but they’re still a great way for fans of classic and niche titles to join the action.
Here are some of the side events happening this year:
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle
- Melty Blood: Type Lumina
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
- DNF Duel
- Garou: Mark of the Wolves
- Fighting EX Layer
- Soulcalibur II
These side tournaments give players a chance to show off their skills in less mainstream games, and they often bring unexpected highlights during the event.
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