Sony and RTS jointly acquire fighting game tournament Evo

By Sean Carey,

Sony Interactive Entertainment has partnered with RTS to acquire the world's largest and longest-running fighting game tournament, Evolution Championship Series (Evo).

The joint acquisition will see Evo co-founders Tom and Tony Cannon "remain closely involved" in advisory roles to ensure that Evo "continues to service the fighting game community and support its vibrant growth." Sony says the joint expertise and resources between Evo, RTS, and SIE will bring the fighting tournament to more fans across the world.

Sony also announced that the next Evo tournament would be an online affair, kicking off in August. Evo Online takes place between August 6th - 8th and August 13th - 15th. Entry is free, and players in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America will be able to compete in tournaments for Tekken 7, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and Guilty Gear -Strive-.

"Fighting games are hugely popular on PlayStation consoles, with gamers logging more than 1.1 billion gameplay hours in 2020 alone. We’re committed to breaking down the barriers for gamers to compete at all levels and providing a best-in-class, global platform for them to showcase their skills and passion," Sony said in a statement.

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Written by Sean Carey

Hey, I’m Sean! I joined both TrueAchievements and TrueTrophies as a staff writer in 2019. I’m a big fan of the Metal Gear Solid series and love a good narrative adventure. Most evenings you’ll find me failing to get a win in Call of Duty: Warzone.