'Street Fighter 6' tournament at 'EVO Japan 2026' certified by Guinness World Records
Capcom announced that the 'Street Fighter 6' tournament at 'EVO Japan 2026,' held from May 1 to May 3, 2026, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the 'Largest tournament for a single fighting video game' with 7,168 participants.
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Capcom Co., Ltd. announced that the 'Street Fighter 6' category at 'EVO Japan 2026 presented by Leverages' (hereinafter referred to as 'EVO Japan 2026'), one of the world's largest fighting game tournaments held at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3, 2026, has been officially certified by Guinness World Records™ as the 'Largest tournament for a single fighting video game.'
'EVO Japan 2026' saw approximately 34,000 attendees over three days, with a total of 9,717 players from 71 countries and regions participating, highlighting the global reach of competitive fighting games. Within this event, the 'Street Fighter 6' category saw 7,168 participants, setting the record for the highest number of participants in a tournament for a single title.
Since its launch in 2023, 'Street Fighter 6' has become a hit fighting game, surpassing 6 million units in global cumulative sales*. By incorporating the 'Modern' control scheme, which eliminates the need for complex command inputs, and enhancing 'sound accessibility' to assist players without visual information, the game is being developed globally as a next-generation fighting game for a wide range of players.
Moving forward, the company intends to further increase the presence and vitality of 'Street Fighter 6' in the global competitive scene.
*As of the end of March 2026
■Product Information
'Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition'
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
- Price: Digital version 7,990 yen (tax included), Physical version 8,789 yen (tax included)
'Street Fighter 6'
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
- Price: Digital version 4,990 yen (tax included)
'EVO Japan 2026' saw approximately 34,000 attendees over three days, with a total of 9,717 players from 71 countries and regions participating, highlighting the global reach of competitive fighting games. Within this event, the 'Street Fighter 6' category saw 7,168 participants, setting the record for the highest number of participants in a tournament for a single title.
Since its launch in 2023, 'Street Fighter 6' has become a hit fighting game, surpassing 6 million units in global cumulative sales*. By incorporating the 'Modern' control scheme, which eliminates the need for complex command inputs, and enhancing 'sound accessibility' to assist players without visual information, the game is being developed globally as a next-generation fighting game for a wide range of players.
Moving forward, the company intends to further increase the presence and vitality of 'Street Fighter 6' in the global competitive scene.
*As of the end of March 2026
■Product Information
'Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition'
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
- Price: Digital version 7,990 yen (tax included), Physical version 8,789 yen (tax included)
'Street Fighter 6'
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
- Price: Digital version 4,990 yen (tax included)
FAQ
What record did Street Fighter 6 set at EVO Japan 2026?
It set a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest tournament for a single fighting video game' with 7,168 participants.
How many units has Street Fighter 6 sold?
As of the end of March 2026, the game has sold over 6 million units globally.
What are the main features of Street Fighter 6?
It features the 'Modern' control scheme for easy inputs and enhanced sound accessibility for a wider player base.