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A private weekend playtest listing for an unreleased AAA 2D fighting game in Culver City has ignited fan speculation that it could be Injustice 3, bolstered by NetherRealm activity, Ed Boon teases, and related job postings, with a possible reveal at The Game Awards or NYCC this year.
Capcom released a gameplay trailer for Arjun, Street Fighter 6’s new Indian brawler who uses wind and earth powers and channels Bollywood choreography in his level‑3 super. Arjun hits Street Fighter 6 on October 13 as part of the fourth seasonal character pass, following Yasmine, with Tifa (Final Fantasy VII) teased for early 2027 and Bosch closing the pass next spring. Street Fighter 6 continues to perform well for Capcom.
Riot Games will halt active development on 2XKO in December after less than a year since its January launch; a final patch arrives in October, and all purchases made before August 20 will be refunded by November while servers stay online. Upcoming additions like Lux and Samira will still be released, all characters will be unlocked when development ends, and a large cosmetics bundle remains available for $39.99; ranked lobbies will be disabled while casual matchmaking continues. The decision underscores sustainability challenges in the free-to-play fighting game space, following earlier layoffs and mixed reception.
CEO 2026 kicks off in Orlando as the largest CEO event yet, drawing nearly 6,000 entrants across 20+ titles led by Street Fighter 6 (over 1,100 entrants) and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (over 1,000), with Tekken 8, Avatar Legends, and Guilty Gear Strive also drawing big fields; the festival doubles as major circuits (Capcom Pro Tour, Tekken World Tour, SNK World Championship, Arc World Tour, GBVS Five Star), is streamed across multiple channels, and features full bracket play and live results across SF6, Marvel Tokon, Tekken 8 and more.
Diaphone published an ease-of-use tier list for Marvel Tokon’s 21 playable characters, evaluating how approachable each fighter is for new players. Ms. Marvel is highlighted as one of the easiest to pick up, while Green Goblin is among the most difficult to master. Hulk is the next easiest thanks to armor, Deadpool’s complexity stems from a large toolbox and Fourth Wall Attacks, and Loki and Danger sit at the higher end of difficulty. Wolverine, Magik, and Blade are among the most challenging, with Magneto, Carnage, and Doctor Doom offering a middle ground. A full breakdown and video are linked in the article.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shows early momentum with 1,054 CEO tournament signups—behind Street Fighter 6 (1,111) but ahead of Tekken 8 (783)—a trend echoed by strong Evo France interest; open beta issues and the upcoming release will test sustained momentum and grassroots support.
Riot explains the arduous, collaborative process behind naming its in-development fighting game Project L: hundreds of ideas (~400), ten finalists, and a careful weighing of League of Legends ties, bold branding, and fighting-game terminology. 2XKO emerged as the standout favorite, but the rollout didn’t perfectly align with that choice, illustrating that naming is highly subjective and context-driven. The team ultimately grew into the name as part of a broader branding effort.
Evo France 2026, set for October 9–11 in Nice, France, announced its eight-game main lineup: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (first Evo appearance), Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, 2XKO, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, with Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls slated for an August 6, 2026 release.
Steam's Summer Sale is underway through July 9, offering 100+ discounts on fighting games ahead of Evo 2026, with notable deals like Invincible VS (20% off), Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (40% off to $30), and price cuts on titles such as Dragon Ball FighterZ, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Capcom Fighting Collection; regional prices may vary.
EA Sports UFC 6 elevates realism with over 1,000 new animations, spotlighting seven standout fighters—Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland, King Green, Dominick Cruz, and Brandon Royval—each bringing unique styles for players to master.
A Mirage clip surveys fighting game notables on whether Final Fantasy’s Tifa Lockhart should guest-star in Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8, reflecting ongoing crossover discussions after past Square Enix guest appearances and mixed opinions among players.
A leaked trailer fragment for Virtua Fighter Crossroads (Virtua Fighter 6) from RGG Studio appeared on Bilibili, hinting at a ground-up reboot with simple three-button controls and a fresh visual direction inspired by Street Fighter and Tekken; a full trailer is anticipated soon, potentially before EVO in June.
Footage leaked online suggesting Virtua Fighter 6 will be titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, introducing new fighter Cielo alongside familiar characters (Pai Chan, Stella, Wolf Hawkfield) and signaling a narrative-driven, realism-focused reboot with intuitive controls; the video, first seen on Bilibili, hints at an official reveal at upcoming events such as State of Play, Summer Games Fest, and Evo 2026.
A leaked Virtua Fighter 6 clip hints at a new fighter named Cielo, an older version of Pai Chan, and shows Wolf and Stella with a title screen referencing Virtua Fighter Crossroads, with a fuller reveal expected at major events such as State of Play, Summer Games Fest, or EVO 2026.
Red Bull Knockout 2XKO in Paris was a one-day, €20,000 prize-pool fighting-game tournament. The Japanese duo Zeta|Haru and Zeta|Toshi won the main event, defeating FLY|SonicFox and SR|Inzem in the finals (3–1); USA and France teams also reached the semi-finals, with Last Chance Qualifier winners Wade and Noka earning a spot in the main draw. The prize distribution awarded €6,500 to the winning duo, with smaller shares for 2nd (€3,500), 3rd (€2,500 each), and lower placements. The event was streamed on Red Bull.