The fighting game community (FGC) just wrapped up a historic weekend in Nice, France, for the inaugural EVO France 2025, the first European edition of the legendary Evolution Championship Series. Beyond the clutch comebacks and champion-crowning moments, the event was a goldmine of exclusive announcements that left fans buzzing about the future of their favorite fighters.
Here are the key drops and reveals that hit the main stage at the Palais des Expositions:
The Dragon Ball FighterZ Comeback: SSJ4 Goku from DAIMA
Perhaps the most talked-about announcement came from Bandai Namco for Dragon Ball FighterZ. The game is set to receive a major content injection in the form of a new DLC character: Super Saiyan 4 Goku from the upcoming Dragon Ball DAIMA anime. The announcement trailer, debuted at EVO France, confirms the character will be released in Spring 2026 alongside the full details of the DBFZ 1.40 patch notes, breathing new life into the beloved tag-team fighter.
Tekken 8’s Next Fighter and World Tour Update
The Tekken 8 showcase brought major news for the Tekken World Tour 2025. Following the crowning of seven-time EVO champion Arslan Ash, the developers pulled back the curtain on the next DLC character, Mairy Zo, teasing gameplay that is sure to shake up the competitive landscape.
Riot Games’ 2XKO Gets its First Official Tournament
In a major debut for the publisher, Riot Games’ new 2v2 fighting game, 2XKO, held its first official tournament as a side event at EVO France 2025. The event was part of the new Riot Games First Impact 2025 series, designed to introduce esports for the title. The French prodigy Marwan “Wawa” Berthe dominated the competition, securing the very first EVO title for the game.
EVO France is Here to Stay
The European FGC rejoiced with the final announcement: EVO France will officially be returning to Nice in 2026. The second edition is slated to run from October 9th to 11th, 2026, confirming Europe as a permanent and highly anticipated stop on the global EVO circuit.
The inaugural EVO France 2025 was a spectacular success, and with these major announcements, it’s clear the Fighting Game Community has plenty to look forward to over the next year and beyond.
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