The Thaiger Uppercut 2024 esports event is set to host several global league qualifiers, making it the last Master event for TEKKEN 8 in 2024. This tournament provides a crucial opportunity for players to secure their standings as they aim for the Tekken World Tour (TWT) points.
Overview of Thaiger Uppercut 2024
The TGU 2024 will feature various tournaments as part of the World Tours and Championships, drawing in some of the best players globally to compete for valuable standing points.
The competition within the TEKKEN community is particularly fierce. Following Thaiger Uppercut 2024, there will be no further chances to accumulate a significant amount of TWT 2024 points, making this event a pivotal moment for aspiring champions.
Schedule of Thaiger Uppercut 2024
Here is the schedule for the final brackets of the main fighting games at TGU 2024:
| Game | Date and Time (Local) | Date and Time (PT/ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Uni2 | Friday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. | 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET |
| Dragon Ball FighterZ | Saturday, Oct. 5, 3:30 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET |
| The King of Fighters XV | Saturday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising | Saturday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Guilty Gear Strive | Sunday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. | 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET |
| Street Fighter 6 | Sunday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. | 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET |
| TEKKEN 8 | Sunday, Oct. 6, 5 p.m. | 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET |
TWT 2024: The Final Master Event
The competitive journey for the TEKKEN 8 community has been extensive. The World Tour commenced back in April with the Electric Clash 2024 Challenger event. Following that, several Master events have taken place, offering top players the opportunity to earn valuable standing points. Thaiger Uppercut 2024 marks the end of this exciting series.
Notable Competitors
Several top players are set to participate, though Heihachi Mishima, the newest DLC character, is banned from the event. The latest Patch 1.08 will also not be utilized for tournament matches. Some of the notable competitors include:
- Arslan Ash: Winner of TEKKEN 8 Evo 2024
- ULSAN: Champion of the Red Bull Golden Letters 2024 and Esports World Cup 2024
- AK: Winner of Combo Breaker 2024
- Mulgold: Champion of Super Tournament 2024
- ATIF: Winner of CEO 2024
TGU 2024 (Final Master event for TWT 2024) will be played at version 1.07 and no Heihachi
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DBFZ and Other Events
DBFZ World Tour 2024 Power Event: This is the top rank of World Tour qualifiers for Dragon Ball FighterZ. The TGU 2024 DBFZ tournament is one of the last two events remaining for the 2024 league (the other being East Coast Throwdown 2024). Notable Japanese players, including Ikoan, Tako, and Oblivion, are competing to earn standing points.
KOF XV: This event serves as a qualifier for the SNK World Championship 2025. Players must win at a qualifier to advance, as there are no leaderboard points. Notable participants include Madkof, who won the FV Major 2024 qualifier, mok, who was second at Thaiger Uppercut 2023, and Lacid, winner of KOF LuX Festa 2024.
GGST and GBVSR: Both games are part of the Arc World Tour 2024 Gold qualifiers, where the standing points awarded are lower than at Platinum events. However, the level of competition is high due to the proximity of top players attending the TGU 2024 event.
The excitement of fighting games esports continues soon in the U.S. with the East Coast Throwdown 2024, featuring significant tournaments, including the SF6 Capcom Cup 11 Premier qualifier, scheduled for Oct. 11 to 13 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Conclusion
Thaiger Uppercut 2024 represents a critical opportunity for TEKKEN 8 competitors to secure their spots in the Tekken World Tour. As players gear up for the final event of the season, fans can expect thrilling matches and fierce competition among the best in the community.
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