Evo 2024 has come and gone, with one other yr of spectacular preventing recreation competitors within the books. Throughout its eight predominant video games and lots of, many aspect tournaments and exhibitions, there was actually no scarcity of high-level fightin’ and scrappin’ to observe.

With all of the streams and pleasure, although, it may be straightforward to miss among the information introduced over the course of the occasion. Who wasn’t distracted by Hayao’s third Strike run, in spite of everything? So we’ve gathered all of the preventing recreation information from the weekend in a single handy put up, to peruse within the wake of one other wonderful Evo. Right here’s every bit of preventing recreation information introduced at Evo 2024.

Hunter x Hunter: Nen Influence provides Meruem, exhibits opening film

The upcoming Hunter x Hunter preventing recreation Nen Influence didn’t simply get one new character, however what appears to be like like its complete base roster confirmed. The Chimera Ant chief Meruem received probably the most highlight, however there are a number of extra acquainted faces sprinkled all through the opening film. Although a number of notable HxH characters are lacking, it appears to be like like a strong roster to begin.

Rivals 2 provides Orcane, and is making the post-launch roster free

Whereas platform-fighters stroll a skinny line between preventing video games and being their very own factor, Rivals of Aether has been a superb Smash different to comply with. Alongside confirming Orcane is making the leap to Rivals 2 when it launches in 2024, Aether Studios additionally confirmed all future Rivals 2 characters will head to the sport free-of-charge. Fairly rad! Talking of platform-fighters…

Samurai Jack is coming to MultiVersus

Season 2 is on the best way for MultiVersus, with Samurai Jack within the lead and Beetlejuice due in a while. Warner Bros.’ multiversal multiplayer recreation has definitely had a tough go of issues, however possibly a assured crowd-pleaser like Jack can assist tilt the narrative again in its favor. Samurai Jack arrives with Season 2 on July 23.

Right here’s what skins will appear like in 2XKO

Riot’s League of Legends preventing recreation 2XKO didn’t share an excessive amount of main information, because the crew only recently revealed Braum and has its alpha developing quickly. For Evo 2024, although, the builders did present a short take a look at the probabilities for skins in 2XKO utilizing Ahri’s Dynasty match. If LoL is any indication, I undoubtedly count on this recreation to have some beauty choices when it absolutely launches subsequent yr.

The King of Fighters XV provides Vice and Mature

SNK had fairly a bit of stories to announce this weekend, beginning with Vice and Mature becoming a member of the KOF XV roster in December 2024. It’s the addition of two recognized characters, however it’s good to know Workforce Yagami followers can get the crew again collectively.

Deadly Fury: COTW provides Kevin Rian to the line-up

The upcoming Metropolis of the Wolves additionally introduced Kevin Rian for the lineup. Nonetheless not an excessive amount of to speak about right here, however the subsequent Deadly Fury is trying fairly strong. I received to play a few of it again at Summer time Sport Fest this yr, and dug the way it’s been coming alongside. Alongside the brand new trailer, we additionally received a quiet affirmation that SNK is engaged on a brand new Artwork of Combating and a Samurai Shodown motion RPG.

Right here’s the massive shock of the weekend from SNK: SVC Chaos is re-released for PlayStation 4, Swap, and PC by way of Steam and GOG. It’s a bit extra area of interest and never fairly as beloved as Capcom vs. SNK, however it definitely throws some gas on the hearth for these wanting a re-release of CvS, or perhaps a new title.

Beneath Night time In-Delivery 2 Sys:Celes provides Uzuki this month

Again on the anime fighter aspect, Beneath Night time In-Delivery 2 is continuous its character rollout with Uzuki, who’s going to be extensively out there not lengthy after the conclusion of Evo 2024.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising confirms a second yr of content material

For Granblue gamers, Cygames confirmed a whole second yr of content material is coming to Rising, with Versusia already locked in and extra characters on the best way. Plus, there are a bunch of function updates and even story content material deliberate. It was actually rad to see the Granblue scene thriving within the early Sunday morning finals slot.

Responsible Gear Attempt reveals 4 extra fighters, together with Lucy from Cyberpunk Edgerunners

Whereas the shock was dampened a bit by an early leak, it’s nonetheless loopy that Responsible Gear is including a visitor character, and from Cyberpunk Edgerunners. That mentioned, Lucy looks like an ideal decide, and I can not wait to see what she performs like someday subsequent yr. In the meantime, a brand new character can also be deliberate for Attempt, alongside sequence favorites Dizzy and Venom.

One way or the other, Heihachi returns to Tekken

Keep in mind how Heihachi received thrown right into a volcano? Nicely, it’s the yr of the useless preventing recreation villains returning; first Bison got here again to Avenue Fighter, and now Heihachi is returning because the third character in Tekken 8‘s DLC roll-out. Anticipate him someday after Lidia, who goes stay this coming week. Some story DLC can also be on the best way too, which is a fairly notable addition for Tekken lore followers.

Evo is including a number of new occasions

Since its acquisition by Sony and RTS, Evo has been steadily increasing. It appears to be like like that isn’t stopping, as Evo is planning 4 occasions subsequent yr: the Evo Awards in February, Evo Japan in Could, the primary Evo present subsequent August, and Evo France in October. Organizer Rick “The Hadou” Thiher additionally teased a Singapore occasion for 2026. I really like seeing the European scene, and France specifically, get the Evo highlight like this.

Right here’s a brand new take a look at Terry Bogard in Avenue Fighter 6

After the affirmation at SGF 2024, we knew SNK’s Terry was becoming a member of the Avenue Fighter 6 lineup this autumn. Whereas Terry’s trailer at Evo 2024 didn’t essentially comprise any new data, we did get to see him in movement, and I feel he appears to be like fairly strong. Little question he’ll be common when he joins the roster this fall.

That’s every thing for Evo 2024. A barely extra subdued yr, with none main recreation reveals and some recognized portions, however definitely no scarcity of recent fighters getting into their respective arenas. Plus, a shock retro re-release that may put some hope in older preventing recreation followers’ hearts for extra.

Information or not, there have been some unbelievable finals, from an brisk third Strike bracket to unimaginable matches throughout Granblue, Tekken, and extra. Right here’s to at least one good yr within the books, and one other yr of preventing video games forward.