EVO 2024 officially has over 10,000 registered entrants, which breaks the record for the biggest esports event in history. There are 16,231 total bracket entries and many games on the lineup have set huge records.
EVO 2024 will return to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas from July 19-21, 2024. EVO officials stated that the arcade, casual matches, and side tournament area will be the largest in the tournament series’ history. Even if you are not competing in the main games of EVO 2024, you can still expect to have a huge experience. Register now for EVO 2024 at start.gg to claim your spot.
EVO 2024 Entrants Are Explosive!
Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Mortal Kombat 1, and UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes all make their first debut at an EVO this year. Due to the majority of the lineup being new games, this will be a fresh experience for players and spectators. There has been no news about whether more content will be revealed for each game.
Street Fighter III: Third Strike is officially joining the EVO 2024 main game lineup. Third Strike has not been a part of the EVO main game lineup since 2009. Fans of the game can look forward to watching the classic in a new generation.
For fans of SNK, more news about a future title has been revealed during the EVO 2024 live stream. SNK announced they are still working hard on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, hinting that more could be unveiled at EVO 2024. There hasn’t been any news on the game since EVO 2023, so this is SNK’s chance to show off the game more.
Additionally, The King of Fighters XV will showcase a new character at EVO 2024. SNK revealed no other information, but stay tuned for the upcoming reveal.
Furthermore, Cygames announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising version 1.50 will be playable at the Cygames booth during EVO 2024. This patch will officially roll out this August with a massive character rebalance.
Here’s to more exciting years of EVO!
