The biggest fighting game tournament EVO 2024 took place on the weekend and if you're curious to know what went down, read on...
We've put together this guide filled with all the announcements and news related to games on the Switch, games announced for Switch as well as some other highlights you may or may not have seen throughout the weekend.
We've even got some other fighting game announcements that were shared as part of the EVO celebrations. So, here's the full rundown. Enjoy!
Hunter X Hunter: Nen X Impact - Character Reveal
Arc System Works had multiple panel segments at EVO 2024 - officially revealing the game's opening movie for Hunter x Hunter as well as the character Meruem. It also went into detail about the development of the game and hosted a special exhibition tournament featuring top tier players.
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age - Character Reveal
Damkina and Saga were shown off in a new trailer for Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age.
"Revealed for EVO 2024, Damkina steps onto the scene! Damkina's glamourous diva moveset will pummel, slap and stomp anyone who dares oppose her. However-- deep inside, she holds a nefarious secret that leads to her everlasting youth."
SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos announced for Switch
SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos is out 22nd July 2024 on the Switch.
Pocket Bravery - New DLC
The pixel fighter Pocket Bravery is "coming soon" to the Nintendo Switch, and ahead of its release, developer Statera Studio and PQube announced a new DLC character, Rick Johnson. This character is available now in the Steam version of the game.
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Hayao v FrankieBFG
The Hayao v FrankieBFG match up was a magic moment in the Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike top six final:
"The successive loser quarterfinal featured HAYAO back with Hugo and FRANKIEBFG with Ken. HAYAO was determined to show they had what it took to make their way back up to the Grand Finals. FRANKIEBFG wasn’t going to just give away their ticket to the losers semifinals for free. To close the match, HAYAO magnificently air parries FRANKIEBFG’s attacks. Retaliating, FRANKIEBFG whiffs a super, and HAYAO comes right back with an EX command grab into victory. It was impossible to ignore HAYAO’s extravagant personality with each round of their performance."
Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection - New Footage
As promised, Capcom showed off the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection. You can find out more in our full story.
Rivals of Aether 2 - Character Reveal
Rivals of Aether is on the Switch, and in case you missed it, a sequel is on the way. At EVO 2024, the team behind the game revealed the return of Orcane for the second game. There's no mention of console platforms just yet, but according to the game's official site, the plan is to release this game on as many platforms as possible in the future.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes - DLC Character Release Date
Uzuki will now be made available in Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes on 25th July 2025.
Mortal Kombat 1 - Fatality Reveal
The new DLC fighter Takeda arrives in Mortal Kombat 1 on 23rd July 2024. On the show floor of EVO 2024, fans got to try out his second Fatality (via EventHubs). Here's a look:
Random: Tekken 8 Director Katsuhiro Harada competes
Before it was announced Heihachi Mishima would be coming back from the dead in Tekken 8, the game's director Katsuhrio Harada got up on stage and joined in on the fun. See how he went in the video below:
EVO 2025, 2026 Locations & Dates Announced
- Los Angeles - February 2025
- Tokyo - 9th - 11th May 2025
- Las Vegas - 1st - 3rd August 2025
- Nice, France - 10th - 12th October 2025
- Singapore - 2026
EVO 2024 Winners
- Street Fighter 6 - Punk (US)
- Tekken 8 - Arslan Ash (Pakistan)
- Guilty Gear -Strive- - Nitro (US)
- Granblue Fantasy Verus Rising - Aarondamac (US)
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Mov (Japan)
- Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes - Senaru (Japan)
- Mortal Kombat 1 - SonicFox (US)
- The King of Fighters XV - Xiaohai (China)
More EVO 2024 News
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rivals of aether is getting a sequel? That's cool. Played the first one on xbox and it is a good little game.
Can't wait to play Uzuki! Would like to buy SVC Chaos somewhere at the end of the year. That's all, I guess.
It boggles my mind that no one at Capcom has even hinted at the possibility of a “Street Fighter IV” port for Switch. I’d buy the hell out of it…twice!
Excited for Nen Impact! Hunter X Hunter is my favorite show of all time, and the game looks great!
FD Signifier (one of my favorite non gaming YouTubers) was invited and did okay!
That’s the most I’ve ever paid attention to this event, but I know it’s exciting!
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I know it wasn’t in the article but I’m so so happy they finally announced strive is getting dizzy! She was who I was manning when I was trying xrd for a little never took her online but I really liked her! I made a promise to myself that if she got in I would make the most effort to learn he game if I haven’t already..which I haven’t, but after the lineup shown I have to now!
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DROP THE TRAILER FOR MK1 KOMBAT PACK 2, COWARDS.
Yes, I’m very aware MK1 is a dumpster fire on Switch but it’s the only current gen console I own, soooo… 😜
@weelz79 SFIV is one of those "didn't know how good we had it" games for me, like Arkham Knight. I wasn't a huge fan when it was current. Then V and VI happened, and I just wish they would port IV.
I know everyone loves VI. I can't stand the music, and the hype around the AWFUL world tour mode (everyone said it was like Yakuza...I kept looking for Jared from State Farm, cause it reminded me more of SP in something like NBA 2K) still boggles my mind.
The only one I'm interested in is the Street Fighter Collection since I did played a few of the titles back then. though I played more of SEGA's fighting games.
But that's just me though. I was a SEGA kid growing up so that's why.
@CRB1984 : If you aren't seeing user's comments, it means they've blocked you.
I kept seeing replies to certain users, yet no comments, so I've ascertained that at least two users on the site have blocked me too.
Still waiting for Anna Williams for Tekken 8.
Looks like EVO had another successful year. Some crazy 3rd Strike moments for sure. Was hoping for a release date on that Marvel vs Capcom collection though.
Looking forward to Hunter x Hunter!
Granblue Fantasy Versus got some cool character announcements too, what with Vikala and Sandy confirmed (plus the Captain's mom).
Still watching SFVI at Evo. The homies are going at it! Some of my SF favorites still aren't in the game, so Terry is kind of a boring choice for me. I guess I should be looking forward to "Are you okay? Bustah wolf!"
My early morning brain processed the announcement as a new Rival Schools for a split second. Now that I would be excited for.
I wondered why there were so many fighting games. I did not know what EVO was XD
@LikelySatan Wait a minute you didn’t like SF4 at first , why ?! SF4 was always goated , and i agree with you so much about SF5 & 6; i like street fighter the most of any fighter, but damn street fighter 5 and 6 just doesn’t hit the same or better than 4 did . SF4 just had that magic to it, the gameplay and mechanics were perfect for me(juri has never been the same again, smh!) the character designs were great - not over the top, weird, or ridiculous (except maybe hakan) & the roster was chefs kiss. the simplicity of the game menus and online functionality is another bonus, and character colors being unlocked via gameplay and no battle pass MTX bullcrap
to be fair though….SUPER street fighter 4 onward is when SF4 was peak, i admit vanilla SF4 was ok.
3rd Strike never disappoints!!
@nomither6 It's not that I didn't like 4, I was just annoyed at all of the editions of it and costumes, and, you know...it came after Third Strike. The Alpha games are my favorite SF.
I think I'm going to go ahead and pick 4 up. I'm waiting on UMVC3 for my Vita to be delivered in anticipation of Mahvel, and I never picked up Ultra SFIV.
Nice announcements all around, but the big one for me is SNK vs Capcom SVC Chaos coming to Switch and so soon, will eventually get it for sure as I've already mentioned!
Kinda wish Sega would get involve in this event, would had really love to see some Virtua Fighter stuff at EVO.
More than 2 EVOs in a year just seems like too much.
Apparently, the official count on Hugo Splits is Evo Moment 41
@LadyCharlie @LikelySatan @Serpenterror @Ryu_Niiyama @JohnnyMind SVC Chaos has limited continues in Arcade Mode in the recent rerelease! Be warned! Currently, Code Mystics don't have any plans about implementing infinite continues!
@Vyacheslav333 Thanks for telling me!
@LikelySatan hell yeah 🤘 what platform are you getting IV on? And same here about alpha, you have good tastes! the alpha games and 4 imo are the best (alpha 2/3 is dope!) .
can’t wait for marvel too, it’s been too long. also pretty cool UMVC is on vita
@nomither6 probably PS4. I reinstalled 6 last night, and some characters were locked with a shopping cart on their avatar, and the music is just terrible...and like LOUD about how terrible it is. Pissed me off.
I never heard of Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age until now, Damkima looks hot.
Outside of that, the game itself looks…eh, I would have to try it to get a better feel of it obviously but right now it doesn't do much for me.
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