Every fighting game announcement from EVO 2025

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The largest global event for fighting games is EVO, where competition takes place but also serves as a stage and a period for announcing major news within the genre. If you’re not physically at EVO, it remains an excellent opportunity to share exciting updates from your own location.

If you missed out on the event, there’s plenty of action you need to catch up on. However, prior to diving into those games and sets, you might want to take a moment to review a comprehensive summary of every single fighting game announcement made during EVO 2025 weekend.

Street Fighter 6: C. Viper teaser trailer

Viper is the upcoming character to join Street Fighter 6 after Sagat. Her introduction trailer showcases her integration into the World Tour and her investigation into M. Bison’s fighting skills. The character model looks fantastic, offering a hint of the electric powers she’ll exhibit in the game this coming Autumn.

Street Fighter 6: Swimsuit costume showcase and release date

As an excited fan, I’m thrilled to share that along with the anticipated character C. Viper, we’re also going to encounter the previously announced swimsuit costumes within the game itself! Mark your calendars for August 5th as these delightful additions are set to make a splash in our gaming world.

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls: Closed beta announced

I can hardly contain my excitement! Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the most exhilarating fighting game of this generation, is set to launch in 2026, but lucky for us, we’ll get a sneak peek this September with a Closed Beta! If you’ve registered for the PS5 Beta Program, you might just have the opportunity to join me in this epic battle. The beta will take place from September 5-7, so mark your calendars and get ready to step into the arena!

Guilty Gear Strive: Cyberpunk Edgerunners’ Lucy gameplay reveal trailer

In the world of Edgerunners, we get our first glimpse at gameplay for Lucy, who looks stunning. Her design complements Guilty Gear Strive exceptionally well, and she appears to be a highly anticipated addition to Season Pass 4. The cyberpunk-themed user interface on her attacks is a fantastic detail. Players can take control of Lucy starting August 21.

Guilty Gear Strive: GGST 2.0 coming 2026

2026 will bring us the arrival of Guilty Gear Strive 2.0, which resembles the “Xrd Revelator” format, incorporating all previous material alongside significant gameplay adjustments. We can’t wait to witness its unveiling next year!

Capcom Fighting Collection 2: Major Title Update coming in August

The Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is receiving a significant upgrade, introducing four fresh characters for Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, as well as a Mode Select feature. Additionally, Plasma Sword will now feature a Combo Route Display function to enhance the training mode experience. Moreover, new artwork and remixes are included, further enhancing this already impressive collection. This update is set for release on August 7.

Tekken 8: Armor King and Miary Zo coming soon

In the upcoming Tekken 8 game, Armor King will make his appearance, and a massive gameplay trailer has been released to mark his debut. Players who have early access can start playing as Armor King on October 13, while the game becomes available for everyone else on October 16. Additionally, the new character, Miary Zo, hailing from Madagascar, is introduced in this trailer. She’ll be accompanied by her Baobab Horizon stage when Season 2 begins.

Virtua Fighter 6: First Training Stage gameplay trailer

In our latest update, you’ll see some additional gameplay clips of Virtua Fighter 6, which includes a sneak peek at the Training Stage, and also features a spectacular slow-motion knockout animation.

Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage: Coming to consoles in October, Switch 2 later

Virtua Fighter 5 RECO World Stage is introducing full crossplay compatibility across all platforms using rollback netcode. It’s set to debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on October 30, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be released at a later date. For Steam players, this updated version will be offered as a complimentary upgrade for their current game.

Invincible VS: Omni-Man reveal trailer

In the upcoming trailer for Invincible VS, we delve deeper into Omni-Man’s fight strategies and combinations. The game boasts impressive, extended aerial juggles that will undoubtedly thrill fans of tag fighting games. Invincible VS is set to release in 2026.

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising: Wilnas and EX Characters coming in August

It’s exciting news that Wilnas will join Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising on August 5! Additionally, EX Characters are set to make their entrance, introducing combos that were once thought unattainable.

Netcode Warriors: New arena fighter revealed

The action-packed multiplayer game, Netcode Warriors, currently in development for PC via Steam, offers an appealing visual style to players. Although the gameplay shown so far appears preliminary, it holds considerable potential for enthusiasts of arena fighting who crave a more challenging and competitive gaming experience.

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves: Street Fighter’s Ken available now

In a new turn of events, Ken Masters – longtime adversary of Ryu – has stepped onto the stage of Fatal Fury and is ready for play in City of Wolves at this very moment. Meanwhile, action hero Chun Li is set to make her gaming debut during Winter 2025 as part of the Season Pass 1 lineup.

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: Izumi reveal trailer, coming in August

It’s been unveiled that Izumi will be joining UNI2, and she takes down her enemies using a mystical fish as her weapon. Awesome! You can start playing her from August 19th.

Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact: Season Pass 1 roadmap dated

Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact is progressing with Season Pass 1, introducing beloved characters such as Neferpitou into the game. As of now, other characters appear as silhouettes, but even a casual Hunter x Hunter fan can recognize these three.

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