Evo announced the official lineups for Evo Japan 2026 and Evo Las Vegas 2026 last week, and the selections are a fascinating mix of modern staples and deep-cut legacy titles. Both events will feature full competitive main-stage lineups, and some of the inclusions reach far deeper into fighting game history than many fans expected.
Evo Japan’s lineup is heavily influenced by Arc System Works titles, but the biggest surprise is Hokuto No Ken: Shinpan no Sōsōsei Kengō Retsuden. Originally released on PlayStation 2, this cult classic has not been featured...
