Capcom has announced the return of the Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) in 2023 with a grand prize pool andStreet Fighter 6debut. Each year the Capcom Pro Tour brings togetherStreet Fighterfans from around the world. With a series of thrilling tournaments, this timeStreet Fighter 6will be the star of the Capcom Pro Tour and the next Capcom Cup.The Capcom Cup 2022 recently came to an end, defining the champion and the bestStreet Fighter 5player in the world. The Latin American fans are celebrating, as Saul “BANDITS|MenaRD” Mena won the title and became the first two-time Capcom Cup champion, beating big names like Derek “XSET|iDom” Ruffin and Yusuke Momochi. A prominent name in theStreet Fightercompetitive world, MenaRD outclassed his opponents by playing Birdie, his signature character, and Luke. The tournament became even more symbolic asStreet Fighter 5’s farewellto Capcom Cup.RELATED:Street Fighter 6 Adds WWE’s Zelina Vega as an In-Game CommentatorAt the Capcom Cup 2022 awards ceremony, Capcom officially announced the Capcom Pro Tour 2023. One of the biggest parts of the announcement is the over $2 million prize pool, with $1 million going to first place. The circuit will have a mix of online and offline events and will featureStreet Fighter 6as the exclusive game. The schedule for the Capcom Pro Tour has not yet been released, but the expectation is to include the traditionalappearance at EVO. Every year the world’s biggest fighting game tournaments bring together fans of traditional franchises likeStreet Fighter,Tekken, andKing of Fighters, with exciting matches and game announcements.
While Capcom has not revealed additional information about Capcom Pro Tour 2023, the attention ofStreet Fighterfans turns to EVO 2023. This Tuesday the EVO 2023 lineup will be revealed, announcing the main stage games and the side tournaments. In addition to the potentialStreet Fighter 6debut, there is an expectation that EVO may be the place of another big moment, the end ofTekken 7’s successful runin competitive fighting games.
The Capcom Pro Tour return is exciting not only for the big prize pool announced but also for the return to normalcy.Street Fightercompetitive has had a tough time because of the pandemic, including the cancelation of Capcom Cup 2020 and the move to online tournaments. In a year withStreet Fighter 6,Tekken 8, and other titles promising big thrills, it’s a good time forfighting games to be impactful again.
Street Fighter 6releases June 2 on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
