Evo 2024
Evo 2024 is going to be the greatest eSports event in the history of gaming, smash through all records, and make more noise in the fighting game community than ever. Running from July 19-21, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Evo 2024 is set to feature several premier fighting games like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Mortal Kombat 1, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, and Under Night In-Birth II Sys.
This year holds a special place, as it covers a single event that is quite different from any other within the eSports calendar, as it holds over 10,000 unique competitors registered. This shows that the event has continued to get bigger and holds much relevance in competitive gaming.
Evo 2024 is going to be much more than just main-stage events. There will be a cosplay contest, artist alley, vendor village, casual gaming areas, and community championships. These fill out the convention atmosphere, really hammering home Evo as not just a competition but a festive community celebration.
Major sponsors and high-level coverage will make Evo 2024 an event with highly anticipated announcements and reveals.
Importance of Evo in eSports
Evo, or the Evolution Championship Series, is one of the largest events in the eSports landscape and, much more importantly, in the FGC. Founded in 1996, Evo has grown from a small gathering of dedicated players into the largest, most prestigious fighting game tournament globally. Its place in eSports cannot be understated.
First and foremost, Evo is one of the biggest stages on which the finest talent in fighting games can express their skill. In this event, some of the best gamers in the world are gathered to conduct tournaments in Street Fighter, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and other fighting games.
At this level of competition, Evo increases the competitive level and exposure of the eSports community to be seen and entices new players to improve and compete.
The high level of production quality during the tournament, big prize pools, and massive sponsorships by well-known brands all fueled the rise of competitive gaming. The event is also always widely covered by different media, thereby giving eSports more reach and appeal.
Evo has moments of utmost memorability, which have become part of eSports. history, better known as “Evo Moment 37”. It’s not just a place of competition, it’s a festival on gaming culture.
Historical Context
Evolution of Evo as an eSports event
Evo, short for Evolution Championship Series, began humbly with 40 players in 1996 in San Diego, California. Then it was called “Battle by the Bay”, and featured arcade classics like Super Street Fighter II Turbo. Since interest in fighting games increased, Evo did too.
By 2004, Evo had moved to Las Vegas, which was now drawing international competitors and was solidifying itself as one of the foundational stones of the fighting game community. Now, the most memorable moment in Evo history is dubbed “Evo Moment 37”.
It was created in 2004 when Daigo Umehara pulled off his legendary parry against Justin Wong in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. It truly cemented Evo’s status within eSports lore. An incredible event like this showed the very epitome of skill and competition, inspiring gamers around the world.
For years now, Evo has kept up with the times: new technologies integrated, its roster of games increased, and it’s more international than ever before, thus sealing its status as the greatest fighting game tournament.
Milestones leading up to Evo 2024
Evo’s long journey up until 2024 has been punctuated by many key milestones. In 2009, the introduction of live streaming expanded Evo into a global reach and became a must-see for gamers everywhere. The 2016 edition had more than 5,000 competitors in Street Fighter V alone. In 2021, Sony and RTS took over Evo, touting an enhanced level of production quality and worldwide reach for the event.
The 2023 edition marked the first return in person since the pandemic, breaking attendance records of participants—over 9,000—and making millions of online viewers. Evo 2024 is on its way to breaking these records with over 10,000 unique competitors registered from 63 countries. More significant titles this year will include Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive—sort of tracing how competitive fighting games evolved.
Evo 2024 Record-Breaking Attendance
Evo 2024 has broken the record with more than 10,000 unique competitors in attendance, officially becoming the largest eSports event to have taken place. Most activity showcases are across the board regarding the growth and importance this event holds within the fighting game community.
Taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it saw some of the main titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive duke it out in their respective tournaments. To the world of Evo, this is a record-breaking attendance. It testifies to its global reach and the capability of bringing together the best players and fans in one place.
Key Games Featured In Evo 2024
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6 headlines Evo 2024. It features one of the most extensive rosters of new and returning brawlers in the series’ history. With Street Fighter 6 character creation, players really get to immerse themselves in many different styles. And with the constantly evolving Street Fighter 6 tier list, competitors are always ahead of the curve for strategies. Of course, additional DLC characters only add to the mix and keep things even more interesting. Expect some intense matches and top-level gameplay. The dynamic gameplay that is Street Fighter 6 will engage participants and audiences alike in showing the excellent talent of fighting games.
Tekken 8
Tekken 8 will break the roof at Evo 2024. Gamers can look forward to climbing the Tekken 8 ranks and learning the Tekken 8 tier list. The ranking system allows for strong competition, which is going to be even further fueled by the addition of Tekken 8 crossplay. There definitely will be fierce fights with gamers learning new strategies and new characters. The matches will be action-packed, and a great deal of technical skill display is expected at Evo 2024 with Tekken 8.
Guilty Gear Strive
Guilty Gear Strive returns, ready to rumble, in Evo 2024. With vivid, fast-moving graphics and complex mechanics, the game is supplied with a vibrant Guilty Gear Strive tier list. The roster of diverse Guilty Gear Strive characters has different special abilities attributed to each. The scene will be varied and competitive, as crossplay is supported. Additional new characters and stages are provided with Guilty Gear Strive DLC, so this game will remain continuous. With more full-throttle matches taking place this year at Evo, this will now be the event’s highlight.
Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 is going to be on centre stage at Evo 2024. This game represents brutal combat coupled with a rich roster, including new Mortal Kombat 1 DLC characters. Players are rather curious about how to master the Mortal Kombat 1 tier list and how to perform brutalities in Mortal Kombat 1. These brutal finishers add fun to every match. The addition of new characters and stages via DLC makes the game dynamic. Get ready for the thrill of heavy action and exciting moments as the greatest gamers take on the competition in this famous fighting game.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will be one of the headlining games at Evo 2024. With its impressive graphics and deep strategy, a detailed Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising tier list exists. A player needs to learn the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising command list to succeed. It shall have crossplay for the diverse and competitive community. New content and updates set the most exciting stage for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This will emphasize not only high levels of play but also a real strategic depth for the games, making them outstanding for Evo.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys
Under Night In-Birth II Sys joins Evo 2024 as one of the new titles featuring a rather rich roster of unique characters, each with different and distinct abilities players will surely fight to master the Under Night In-Birth II Sys tier list. The game itself just concluded its beta phase, which was targeted at fine-tuning the gameplay mechanics. Be prepared for a lot of intense fights as players flaunt their skills. The intricate gameplay and dedicated fanbase make Under Night In-Birth II Sys an exciting addition to Evo.
The King of Fighters XV
The King of Fighters XV returns heavily in Evo 2024. A strong roster within the game, which represents all classic and new fighters, will be displayed in the King of Fighters XV all-character list. Here’s how King of Fighters XV Crossplay takes care of its competitive community. New DLC characters give more depth to keep gameplay exciting. Players will fight it out in adrenaline-driven matches with the proudly displayed talent of the King of Fighters XV tier list, which shall represent high levels of competitiveness and exciting moments at Evo 2024.
Major Announcements and Reveals in Evo 2024
Evo 2024, conducted in Las Vegas, launched a few exciting announcements and reveals that blew up the fighting game community. The first to make an appearance was Tekken 8 Director Katsuhiro Harada, who shocked fans with a dramatic trailer revealing the return of Heihachi Mishima. It also shared the announcement of Tekken 8’s final launch character, thereby setting hopes at high expectations for it.
Granblue Fantasy: Rising announced new characters and crossplay features to make it even more competitive.
It’s going to drive an even greater and more relevant community out there. Besides, Guilty Gear Strive shared its Season 4 updates, including a Cyberpunk Edgerunners guest character.
Evo just announced where they’re heading next! In October 2025, they’re hosting Evo France. And come 2026, Evo will be in Singapore! This is huge news as it means Evo is truly going global. With these expansions, Evo will reach new audiences across the globe.
It was a year full of major game reveals and strategic updates during Evo 2024 for the fighting game community.
Evo 2024 Venue and Experience
Evo 2024 is conveniently located in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. It offered an extended and immersive experience to all visitors. It provided the largest arcade setup Evo had ever seen, with over 250 unique cabinets for free play. Guests attended the three-day convention that delivered the Arena Finals Experience. The fans could watch the top 6 finals matches live on the main stage without requiring any additional tickets.
The artist alley and vendor village, housing nearly 200 booths of merchandise and artwork alongside gaming peripherals, fill up the showroom floor. An Evo Art Gallery and a Beyond the Arcade Stick Museum are on hand as deeper dives into the history and culture of fighting games. BYOC (Bring Your Own Console) provided casual matches and areas for community-run tournaments, furthering that communal atmosphere.
This included the cosplay contest, which drew much attention, as attendees strutted their stuff in impressive costumes inspired by FGC that had guests as judges. Panels, interviews, and special announcements took place on the Community Stage.
What’s Next?
The future is looking very bright for Evo, with several engaging expansions on its way. This is in addition to the first-ever event Evo will host in France in October 2025 for European fans. Immediately afterwards, Evo will make its first appearance in Singapore in 2026, further expanding its global reach. Evo is branching out! With new locations, Evo will reach and engage a wider audience than ever before.
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