The Evo 2023 Friday Showcase appears to be shaping up to be quite the spectacle. Ina post on the Evo website, the full schedule for day one of Evo 2023 has been revealed.
The fun starts at 10:00 a.m. with what Evo calls a surprise-filled panel featuring Arc System Works. The developers are absolute monsters—in a good way—when it comes to fighting games, responsible for theGuilty Gearfranchise and the popular 2022 releaseDNF Duel.
At 12:30 p.m., a surprise developer will go on-stage for an “exciting announcement.” No details yet, but the blog say it’s a first look at a special reveal. Evo co-founder Seth Killian will host an interview withStreet Fighterpro MenaRD, discussing their history with theStreet Fighterfranchise.
Hidden Variable Studios will then show off what’s next forSkullgirlsat 1:10 p.m. At 1:45 p.m. we’ll get a look at the upcomingRivals of Aether 2followed by a rapid-fire reel of indie fighting game trailers at 2:00 p.m.
Rounding out the first part of the showcase is a look atUltimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3’shistory at Evo. This looks like it’s going to be a blast, especially with the host,UMVC3Evo champion Justin Wong.
Those interested in seeing the full schedule for Evo 2023 cancheck it out here.
Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Killer Instinct, and Mortal Kombat 11
At 3;00 p.m. Capcom will take the stage with aStreet Fighter 6developer panel. I’m sure there will be a focus on therecently released Rashidas well as what we can look forward to in the future forSF6.
Next up, Bandai Namco will show off the upcomingTekken 8.T8will also be playable at Bandai Namco’s booth through Evo 2023, so be sure to swing by and check it out.
As the Friday Showcase winds down, four of the best players inKiller Instincthistory will face off. TheKI10-Year Anniversary Invitational will have the players compete in a special exhibition to celebrate a decade ofKI.
Finally,Mortal Kombat 11will get a proper final chapter at Evo.MK11Uwill be the first Top 6 of Evo 2023 as it closes out Day 1 of the event.
