Evo Reveals 2026 Game Lineups for Japan and Las Vegas

Organizers of the Evolution Championship Series, known as Evo, have unveiled the game lineups for their 2026 events in Japan and Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of the fighting game calendar with new titles and the absence of Mortal Kombat 1. The announcements, revealed during a recent livestream, highlight 12 games for each tournament and come amid the series' first year under new ownership.

Evo Japan 2026 will take place from May 1 to 3 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, featuring a mix of established favorites and newcomers. The lineup includes 2XKO, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, Hokuto no Ken, The King of Fighters XV, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Vampire Savior: The Legend of Vampire, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. Five of these titles, including 2XKO from Riot Games and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, will make their debut at the Japanese event, reflecting the growing esports presence of these games.

Following in the United States, Evo Las Vegas 2026 is scheduled for June 26 to 28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Its roster mirrors...