Prepare for an epic fighting game fiesta! EVO Japan 2024 was held this past weekend—a treat for all button-mashing, combo-crunching warriors out there.
Take on the market with the best fighting games on the market from April 27–29 at the Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo. Big names, big prizes—and a whole lotta high-octane action kept attendees entertained on the screens. Check out the EVO Japan 2024 schedule for details!
What Games Are on the Menu?
First things first, let’s talk about the main course – the games! EVO Japan is serving up a smorgasbord of fighting game goodness, including heavy hitters like:
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- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Guilty Gear Strive
- The King of Fighters XV
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late [cl-r]
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Yep, you read that right—the latest and greatest titles are all represented, so no matter what your fighting game poison is, you’re bound to get your fix.
The Schedule: When to Tune In
Now for the really important stuff—the schedule. EVO Japan takes place over three days, with pools and finals taking place at different times. Here’s a rundown of when the action drops:
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- Day 1 (April 27th): Pools for all games, with Under Night In-Birth finals happening late at night.
- Day 2 (April 28): More pools, plus finals for The King of Fighters XV, Street Fighter III and Granblue Fantasy Versus.
- Day 3 (April 29): Big Kahuna—finals for Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, and the swanky Street Fighter 6 finale.
Of course, with several games happening at a time, you will want to look at the official schedule for your favorites. Trust me; you don’t want to miss one game-changing break or epic combo.
Where to Watch and What’s at Stake
OK, you know what is happening and when, but how do you actually watch this epic tournament thing? EVO Japan—easy peasy—they’ll be streaming live on their Twitch and YouTube channels, from the couch (or, you know, your desk at work—we won’t judge).
But wait, there is more! You’ll see fighting game greatness too, and there’s also a huge prize pool to be won. That’s thousands of dollars for the best players in each game, with the champions taking home USD 6,425.79 each. Talk about an incentive to bring your A-game!
Beyond the Prize Money
Even the prize money is no sneeze-inducing, but EVO Japan is about more than hard cash. It is a celebration of the fighting game community, a showcase for players showing their ability on the largest stage, along with a showcase for developers displaying their greatest and latest creations.
In fact, in addition to the main tournament games, EVO Japan will also be hosting side events and reveals for upcoming titles like 2XKO and Hunter x Hunter: X Nen x Impact. Maybe you even get a first look at the next big thing in fighting game land!
Get Hyped and Join the Fun
That’s it, folks. EVO Japan 2024 was a real treat for any fighting game fan out there. Whether you were an old vet or a relative newcomer to the genre, you could expect the usual thrills, spills, and awe-inducing moments that had you jumping out of your chair.
With calendars in hand, attendees packed their snacks and prepared for the ultimate fighting game showdown. You didn’t want to miss this one, I promise! Check out the EVO Japan 2024 schedule for details!
