Evo 2026 near-final registration leaderboard revealed with one surprising title shooting up the ranks
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Key Points:
- Evo 2026 is approaching with a larger-than-usual lineup of mainstage fighting games, and the near-final registration leaderboard has been released just before signups close.
- Street Fighter 6 remains the most registered game, followed by Tekken 8 in second place and newcomer 2XKO in third.
- Rivals of Aether 2 made a significant jump from ninth to fourth place, marking a major comeback for platform fighters on the Evo main stage and securing a prize pool of at least $40,000.
- Other notable placements include Guilty Gear Strive in fifth, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising in sixth, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in seventh, with registration closing on May 25.
- Evo 2026 will take place June 26–28 in Las Vegas, and final registration numbers are expected soon.