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Evo 2024, the world’s premier fighting game tournament, is just around the corner, beginning on July 19 and running through July 21, 2024. Fans and competitors alike are gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with intense battles and new experiences. This year’s event promises to be one of the biggest and most thrilling yet, with several new features and updates that are sure to delight attendees.
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Venue and Date Changes
Originally scheduled for July 26-28, Evo 2024 has been moved up by one week to avoid clashing with other major events like San Diego Comic-Con and Dreamcon. This shift allows for a more focused and uninterrupted experience for fighting game enthusiasts. The event will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, offering a new and spacious location for all the activities planned.
Exciting New Additions
Evo 2024 will feature a plethora of new and expanded offerings to enhance the attendee experience. For the first time, the event will include the largest free-play arcade and Bring Your Own Console (BYOC) section ever created, an art gallery showcasing the history of the fighting game genre, and an expanded cosplay contest with photo dioramas and guest judges. These additions aim to create a more immersive and engaging environment for all participants.
Main Tournament Lineup
This year’s tournament lineup includes eight featured games, many of which are making their debut at Evo. The main titles are:
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (1st Appearance)
- Guilty Gear -Strive- (3rd Appearance)
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (3rd Appearance)
- Mortal Kombat 1 (1st Appearance)
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (7th Appearance)
- Street Fighter 6 (2nd Appearance)
- TEKKEN 8 (1st Appearance)
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys (1st Appearance)
The inclusion of these games, especially the new ones, is expected to attract a wide range of competitors and spectators, eager to see the latest developments in the fighting game community.
Evo 2024 starts in one week! Brush up on the headliners before the battles begin 🕹️ https://t.co/POy35JcTxB pic.twitter.com/27GY1nmNI7
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 12, 2024
Prize Pools and Recognition
Evo 2024 is raising the stakes with a minimum guaranteed prize pool of $30,000 for each main tournament, to be split among the top eight finalists. This significant prize money is expected to draw top talent from around the globe, ensuring high-level competition and thrilling matches throughout the event.
Enhanced Attendee Experience
Attendees can look forward to a more streamlined experience with the introduction of a single badge system that grants access to all areas, including the Arena Finals. This change eliminates the need for separate badges, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in all the activities and events over the three days.
Evo 2024 is also expanding its online presence with new YouTube and TikTok channels dedicated to sharing in-depth stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content from the fighting game community. These platforms will provide fans with more ways to stay connected and engaged with Evo, even if they can’t attend in person.
