EVO 2025 Final Lineup Confirmed: Capcom vs. SNK 2 and More Returning Classics Join Switch and Multi-Platform Spotlight
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Published on: February 18, 2025
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EVO 2025 Final Lineup Confirmed: Capcom vs.
SNK 2 and More Classics Head to Switch and Major Platforms
Evo, the world’s largest fighting game tournament, has officially announced its complete game lineup for 2025, showcasing a stellar blend of contemporary hits and beloved classics.
The event will take place in Las Vegas from August 1st to 3rd, solidifying its reputation as the premier destination for the fighting game community across all hardware platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
Earlier this month, Capcom revealed the upcoming release of Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which features the iconic Capcom vs.
SNK 2, set to launch on Nintendo Switch and other major platforms in May.
This announcement arrives in tandem with Evo’s own updates, further fueling anticipation for fighting game fans worldwide.
The finalized Evo 2025 roster features returning staples and new contenders, reflecting the evolving landscape of the genre.
The main tournament titles include:
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Marvel vs.
Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Notably, the inclusion of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and the return of Marvel vs.
Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes stand out as headline additions.
Marvel vs.
Capcom 2 can now be accessed on the Nintendo Switch via the recently launched Marvel vs.
Capcom Fighting Collection, making this a landmark moment for the platform and Capcom’s historic library.
In addition to the primary bracket, Evo 2025 organizers have confirmed an “extended lineup” of side tournaments featuring Samurai Shodown, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, and Capcom vs.
SNK 2.
Other franchises set for showcase competition include Rivals of Aether II, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, The King of Fighters XV, BlazBlue CentralFiction, and Killer Instinct, with potential for further titles to be added.
Event organizers stated that this year’s lineup was designed to represent both the new generation of fighting games and pay homage to the classics that have shaped competitive play.
This balance ensures continued support for both the latest releases and fan favorites across multiple platforms.
Evo’s stature as a unifying force in the fighting game ecosystem remains unmatched, offering the Nintendo Switch community and fighting game fans on all platforms a comprehensive competitive experience.
Coupled with Capcom’s anticipated multi-platform launch of Capcom Fighting Collection 2, 2025 is set to be a banner year for fighting game enthusiasts.
Evo 2025’s confirmed game roster and Capcom’s ongoing celebration of its fighting heritage underscore the vibrancy and enduring legacy of the genre.
With tournament play and legacy titles both in the spotlight, this summer’s event promises something for every competitive gamer.
