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2XKO kicks off 2026 with Frosty Faustings XVIII in Lombard, IL (Jan 29–Feb 1) at The Westin Chicago Lombard, hosting its first Major. The Mixed Mode event offers a $50,000 prize for the top 24, plus a $3,000 Duo Bounty, and features a Duos-Only tournament with 64 teams, a Devs vs Pros exhibition, and a Developer Meet & Greet. A clean broadcast feed supports co-streaming, with multiple streams scheduled on Twitch.
2XKO reveals its 2026 Competitive Series calendar, outlining major and Challenger events from Frosty Faustings in January through Battle Coliseum in November, with several dates/links still to be confirmed. The schedule is decoupled from in-game seasons to allow more flexibility and broader support for events. A Frame Perfect skin bundle launches January 29 (Ekko and Ahri) to fund prize pools and TO costs, with proceeds applying to future Competitive Series events after the bundle leaves the store.
Snake Eyez released a new Street Fighter 6 tier list, placing Ed, Mai, JP, and Blanka on top while describing Ryu as 'amazing' but somewhat overrated; Bison, Terry, and Akuma sit in A+ alongside him, Sagat and C. Viper in A, with Jamie and Manon in C as the weakest. The December patch reshuffled Sagat, Elena, and Mai, fueling ongoing debate about the game's meta as Alex and Ingrid await release.
HandScar, a notable Street Fighter 6 player, released a new difficulty tier list ranking characters from hardest to easiest to play, with Akuma, Ed, Dhalsim, Rashid, and C. Viper as the most difficult, and Dee Jay, Mai, M. Bison, Marisa, E. Honda, A.K.I., Juri, and Lily as the easiest. Interestingly, some characters labeled as easy are not necessarily strong in the game, and Ryu is also considered easy to use due to its safe move.
Several major fighting game developers, including Capcom, Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, SNK, SEGA, and French Bread, released special New Year artwork and greetings to celebrate the start of 2026, featuring artwork from popular franchises and a birthday tribute to Mai Shiranui.
The Steam Winter Sale has started, offering over 90 discounts on major fighting games including Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Guilty Gear Strive, with prices slashed significantly, available until January 5.
Capcom announced Mega Man: Dual Override, signaling a return for the iconic character after over six years, as part of their broader strategy to support dormant series like Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney, alongside their core franchises. The move suggests Mega Man may feature more prominently in future fighting games and other titles, with Capcom focusing on expanding its user base through new releases, remakes, and ports.
Chun-Li, a popular Street Fighter character, is set to join the SNK fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves later this year, bringing her signature moves, story content, and classic outfits, enhancing the game's appeal on PlayStation.
Bandai Namco announced that Miary Zo, a new DLC character for Tekken 8, will be released on December 4 worldwide, with early access available on December 1 for Season 2 Character Pass owners. Miary Zo is an 18-year-old from Madagascar who fights using African martial arts and has a close bond with a lemur. The update will likely include gameplay adjustments, and prior to her release, Armor King will be available on October 16, with early access for Season 2 pass owners starting October 13. Tekken 8 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
2XKO, a new free-to-play fighting game, has launched with a $100 Arcane-themed Ultra Starter Edition bundle that includes exclusive skins and in-game currency, sparking controversy over its high price and value, especially among dedicated players and fans of microtransactions in gaming.
Steam's Autumn Sale has begun, offering significant discounts on popular fighting games including Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and many others, with the sale running through October 6.
The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has been announced at Gamescom, featuring a comprehensive lineup of classic Mortal Kombat games across various platforms, including the WaveNet edition of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, with the release date still to be confirmed.
The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, releasing on December 12, is a comprehensive compilation of classic and forgotten Mortal Kombat games across various platforms, featuring original arcade and console versions, archival content, new interviews, online multiplayer with rollback netcode, and additional modern features like CRT filters and a music player, offering both nostalgic and new experiences for fans.
SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda expressed interest in the possibility of a new Capcom vs. SNK game, highlighting fan enthusiasm and the potential for guest characters to create innovative outcomes in fighting games. Although no official confirmation has been made, the idea remains open, especially considering past development efforts and SNK's ongoing openness to collaboration.
Evo 2025 in Las Vegas showcased over 13,000 players and featured major announcements including new characters, gameplay footage, and updates for popular fighting games like Virtua Fighter, HunterxHunter, Granblue Fantasy, Invincible, Guilty Gear, Street Fighter, Tekken, and Fatal Fury, with events leading to Evo France and a return to Vegas in 2026.