EVO 2021, the traditional biggest fighting games tournament, has just ended this year, after being held exclusively online due to the pandemic - Here are the results of theGuilty Gear StriveNA tournament finals, and the trailer for our new DLC character, Jack-O'.
This year’s Evo was held exclusively online, with tournaments separated by regions. It definitely felt different than usual, and the lack of a venue just turns down the hype, even if you don’t go there yourself. Hopefully, events will be back in full force soon.
In particular, the North America region tournament finals forGuilty Gear Strivewere held this August 15, with several prolific players including SonicFox, Deb and Hotashi.
Guilty Gear StriveEVO NA Tournament 2021 results
The top eight brackets were:
And here are the results:
Personally speaking, I was rooting for Empress Romolla aka Deb as a fellow averageUminekoenjoyer, but I’m definitely happy with these results as well. I pretty much love everyFGplayer. It’s also interesting to note Hotashi is usually an Elphelt player onGuilty Gear Xrd, but she’s not part of theGuilty Gear Striveroster, and so Hotashi has been playing Nagoriyuki instead, the game’s first brand-new character.
you may watch the grand finals match, Hotashi (Nagoriyuki) Vs SonicFox (Leo)on Twitch.
Some of the reactions from Hotashi, other players, and the FGC on Twitter:
Personally, I definitely agree with that last point Hotashi brought up, seeing how weird or futile some discourse on fighting games seem nowadays. Like the one onMelty Blood’s character designs being “bland”. I’m guessing with all the events getting canceled we all talk and give importance to whatever topic comes around no matter how weird it is in the first place.
Jack-O' is the next DLC character
Once the tournament ended, Arc System Works revealed the second DLC character coming toGuilty Gear Strive. It wasalready teased beforehandthat the second character would be one that was already playable. Jack-O follows Burger Sheriff, who was the first DLC character. She’ll release on August 27.
You can find theEnglish version of the trailer right here.
Guilty Gear Strivestill has 3 characters to be revealed in its first Season Pass. I’m personally hoping Jam will make a comeback.
