The Esports World Cup (EWC) continues to expand its roster of titles, with Street Fighter 6 being confirmed as one of the fighting games featured in the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Street Fighter 6 Joins EWC for 2025
In an exciting development for the Esports World Cup, the renowned Street Fighter 6 has been added to the tournament lineup for 2025. This marks the fifth title to join the event, following the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Free Fire, and Honor of Kings.
The prize pool for the Street Fighter 6 tournament remains undisclosed, but fans are already eager to see what the stakes will be in the next edition.
A Look Back at the 2024 Edition
Although Street Fighter 6 was not part of the official Capcom Pro Tour 2024, its addition to the Esports World Cup 2024 made headlines due to its $1 million prize pool.
The prize money was divided among the top 32 players who qualified, with the legendary Chinese player Xiao Hai emerging victorious. Xiao Hai earned 1,000 championship points for KuaiShou Gaming and took home a $300,000 cash prize, securing his place as one of the best in the competitive scene.
Esports World Cup and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
The Esports World Cup is a key element of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the economy by investing in esports and gaming. This ambitious initiative seeks to generate revenue for esports organizations and create new opportunities for both players and companies.
With substantial backing from the Saudi government, the tournament has attracted major esports entities, including ESL FACEIT Group and Chinese tournament organizer Hero Esports.In 2025, the Esports World Cup will once again be held during the Arabian summer, continuing its growth as one of the most significant events in the global esports calendar.
Conclusion
With the addition of Street Fighter 6 and its continued partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Esports World Cup is set to make waves in the competitive scene. As the tournament grows in scale and importance, the eyes of the esports world will be on the 2025 edition, where new champions will rise across multiple titles.
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