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For the fifth straight tournament, Evo 2023 was held at the ] resort in Las Vegas again, with the ] hosting the first two days and ] hosting the third day for the sixth consecutive tournament. |
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For the first time since 2016, EVO 2023 took place in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Top 6 of every game took place in an arena built within the convention center with the top 4 games by attendance taking place on Sunday. |
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The lineup was revealed on February 10th, 2023. Every game from last year made a return as a mainline game with the exceptions of ], ] and Street Fighter V. Street Fighter 6 made its tournament debut this year. The ] beta had a tournament as an unofficial entrant sponsored by Cygames. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespress.com/Cygames-Announces-Open-Beta-Sign-Up-for-Granblue-Fantasy-Versus-Rising|title=Cygames Announces Open Beta Sign Up for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising at EVO 2023!|website=]|publisher=|accessdate=June 30, 2023}}</ref> There were also demos for upcoming games Project L, Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news3lv.com/news/local/evolution-championship-series-kicks-off-biggest-year-ever-in-las-vegas|title=Evo kicks off biggest year ever in Las Vegas|website=]|publisher=Gabrielle Zabat|accessdate=August 5, 2023}}</ref> |
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The lineup was revealed on February 10, 2023. Every game from last year made a return as a mainline game with the exceptions of ], ] and Street Fighter V. Street Fighter 6 made its tournament debut this year. The ] beta had a tournament as an unofficial entrant sponsored by Cygames.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespress.com/Cygames-Announces-Open-Beta-Sign-Up-for-Granblue-Fantasy-Versus-Rising|title=Cygames Announces Open Beta Sign Up for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising at EVO 2023!|website=]|publisher=|accessdate=June 30, 2023}}</ref> There were also demos for upcoming games Project L, Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news3lv.com/news/local/evolution-championship-series-kicks-off-biggest-year-ever-in-las-vegas|title=Evo kicks off biggest year ever in Las Vegas|website=]|date=August 5, 2023 |publisher=Gabrielle Zabat|accessdate=August 5, 2023}}</ref> |
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As usual, the tournament was streamed on the streaming site ], broadcast across multiple different streams. All official streams were also streamed live on Youtube. |
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As usual, the tournament was streamed on the streaming site ], broadcast across multiple different streams. All official streams were also streamed live on YouTube. |
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Ed Boon revealed a trailer showcasing Reptile, Havik and Ashrah as playable characters to ] as well as Sareena as a Kameo. A teaser trailer was released for new character AKI for Street Fighter 6, with a new set of outfits revealed shortly afterwards. Namco revealed gameplay trailers for returning fighter Raven as well as new character Azucena for ]. SNK announced the title of Garou 2 as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Arc Systems Works released a trailer for Johnny as well as a roadmap of the Season Pass 3 for Guilty Gear Strive. French Bread announced ''Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes'' with a 2024 release time. Riot Games released a gameplay trailer for Yasuo for Project L.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23817761/evo-2023-announcements-mortal-kombat-street-fighter-tekken|title=Evo 2023: The big reveals and announcements|website=]|publisher=Michael McWhertor|accessdate=August 7, 2023}}</ref> |
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Ed Boon revealed a trailer showcasing Reptile, Havik and Ashrah as playable characters to ] as well as Sareena as a Kameo. A teaser trailer was released for new character AKI for Street Fighter 6, with a new set of outfits revealed shortly afterwards. Namco revealed gameplay trailers for returning fighter Raven as well as new character Azucena for ]. SNK announced the title of Garou 2 as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Arc Systems Works released a trailer for Johnny as well as a roadmap of the Season Pass 3 for Guilty Gear Strive. French Bread announced ''Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes'' with a 2024 release time. Riot Games released a gameplay trailer for Yasuo for Project L.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23817761/evo-2023-announcements-mortal-kombat-street-fighter-tekken|title=Evo 2023: The big reveals and announcements|website=]|date=August 4, 2023 |publisher=Michael McWhertor|accessdate=August 7, 2023}}</ref> |
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The lineup was revealed on February 10, 2023. Every game from last year made a return as a mainline game with the exceptions of Skullgirls: 2nd Encore, Granblue Fantasy Versus and Street Fighter V. Street Fighter 6 made its tournament debut this year. The Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising beta had a tournament as an unofficial entrant sponsored by Cygames. There were also demos for upcoming games Project L, Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1.
9,221 participants were at Evo 2023, setting an attendance record for the event. Street Fighter 6 had 7,083 competitors, also setting a single tournament record for the event.
Ed Boon revealed a trailer showcasing Reptile, Havik and Ashrah as playable characters to Mortal Kombat 1 as well as Sareena as a Kameo. A teaser trailer was released for new character AKI for Street Fighter 6, with a new set of outfits revealed shortly afterwards. Namco revealed gameplay trailers for returning fighter Raven as well as new character Azucena for Tekken 8. SNK announced the title of Garou 2 as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Arc Systems Works released a trailer for Johnny as well as a roadmap of the Season Pass 3 for Guilty Gear Strive. French Bread announced Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes with a 2024 release time. Riot Games released a gameplay trailer for Yasuo for Project L.
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Amjad Al-Shalabi
Saul Leonardo Mena II
Victor Woodley
Hajime Taniguchi
William Hjelte
Kim Jae-won
Ismaila Gueye
Adam Farmer
Atir Yosef
Arslan Siddique
Andreij Albar
Nicolas Gonzalez
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Daniel Gras Llopis
Zeng Zhuojun
Lin Chiahung
Agustín Escorcia
Jose Ballestero
Martin T.