We just got through with one of the biggest FGC events of the year -- EVO. There's been a lot of talk about an "EVO Japan" event for a good while now.

It looks like things are finally underway for this event. During EVO 2017, we got the trailer for EVO Japan.

The first EVO Japan event will be during 2018. The date given was January 26-28, 2018.

We were also given many games to expect for the event. More than likely, games like Injustice 2 and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite were not included as a main event title due to not being quite as popular in Japan as it is here in the States.

This is likely only the initial lineup. It is quite possible that more games down the line will be added as get closer to the event's date, like Dragon Ball FighterZ considering how popular it is in Japan (and basically worldwide).

EVO Japan 2018 game lineup

• Tekken 7

• Guilty Gear Xrd Rev2

• King of Fighters XIV

• BlazBlue CentralFiction

• Super Smash Bros. 4

• Arms

• Street Fighter 5





Source: EVOJapan YouTube channel. Sent in by: riku157 and Mileo.