EVO 2025 has just concluded, and it delivered some of the best fighting game moments ever, featuring tournaments in iconic titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and more.
Even though the event is over, the excitement surrounding the newly announced titles and game updates remains as strong as ever. Here are the top 5 gaming announcements from EVO 2025.
Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Joins Guilty Gear Strive
Fans have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and now it’s finally here. ArcSys and CDPR’s collaboration brings the dangerous netrunner Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners into Guilty Gear Strive. With her Monowire, she can effortlessly zone out opponents, and her netrunning talents allow her to quickhack enemies using her unique resource called Ram.
Lucy marks the final character for Guilty Gear Strive Season 4, but ArcSys is already teasing more for the future. A 2.0 teaser hints at additional characters, new maps, and potential mechanic overhauls.
Ken Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
As expected, the bond between SNK’s Fatal Fury and CAPCOM’s Street Fighter continues to grow. Following Mai and Terry’s appearance in Street Fighter 6, Ken Masters makes his entrance into City of the Wolves via an unexpected shadowdrop. That means it’s available right now!
Ken follows the release of Andy Bogard, which came out on June 24. The other upcoming DLC characters will be Joe Higashi in Fall 2025, Street Fighter’s Chun-Li in Winter, and Mr. Big in early 2026. We got to play Ken early and we absolutely loved him.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta Announced
This might be one of the biggest announcements of the week. Arc System Works’ much-anticipated tag fighter featuring iconic Marvel characters has fans buzzing. A Closed Beta test, exclusive to PlayStation 5 users, is officially set for September 5, an announcement that sent the EVO crowd into a frenzy.
To register for the game’s beta, check out our guide.
Miary Zo Revealed for Tekken 8
Despite a few rocky months, Tekken 8 remains strong with a dedicated player base and a consistently exciting experience for both veterans and casuals. After Armor King’s return this October 16, a brand-new fighter will join the roster this Winter.
Miary Zo, a fresh face from Madagascar, is the first entirely new Tekken character in quite some time. She's an animal lover who fights using Moraingy and other African martial arts.
C. Viper Returns in Street Fighter 6
With Sagat's arrival just hours away, Capcom gave us a glimpse of what’s next: the deadly C. Viper will join the Street Fighter 6 roster as part of the Year 3 Season Pass. She’s set to arrive in Autumn 2025, followed by either Ingrid or Alex.
While gameplay details were scarce, fans are already hyped about her bold new costume that blends modern flair with unmistakable style.
And that’s about it. EVO 2025 was an incredible event, once again proving to be a celebration of the fighting game community, a scene that continues to thrive year after year thanks to its passionate and loyal fans.
Honorable mention to the spicy outfit 4 reveals for characters like Cammy, Kimberly, Chun-Li, and more.
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