EVO 2020 was expected to bring together professional players from all over the world July 31 - August 2 at the luxurious Mandalay Bay hotel and entertainment complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. But naturally, one of the largest fighting game tournaments has added to the list of other events in the world canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The organizers of the EVO 2020 tournament announced their decision in . According to them, the cost of all purchased tickets will be automatically returned to buyers along with the payment for booking hotels: a special form will be opened on the website for applications next week. While the gradual lifting of restrictions has begun in some regions of the United States, the time has not yet come for large gatherings and events on the scale of EVO due to fears of a new outbreak.
To keep the spirit of EVO alive, the organizers will be hosting an online event this summer instead of the traditional event. Registration will take place next week. There are no additional details on how the list of games will change due to the transition to an online format.
In February it was announced tournament, where favorites such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Dragon Ball FighterZ. The most unexpected development for this year's tournament was the addition of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 in honor of the 20th anniversary of the game.
Major gaming events canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak include GDC, E3, gamescom and related events: SXSW, San Diego Comic Con. Considering that EVO was supposed to take place in July, one could assume its cancellation. Some gaming events later this year, like PAX West, are hoping the pandemic will subside by fall, while others are moving online, like the just-announced festival. from The Game Awards founder and host Geoff Keighley, and and digital show to replace E3 2020.
Source: 3dnews.ru