The EVO France 2026 event concluded in Nice with a significant outcome for the 2XKO Competitive Series: bleed emerged victorious in the tournament, marking a pivotal moment in the circuit’s narrative. This event marked the second Evolution Championship held in Europe, with bleed’s triumph shining a spotlight on the 2XKO bracket within the circuit.
Featuring eight main games and eight side events, the tournament offered a diverse range of competitions, from lucrative prize pools to casual fun. As a 2XKO Major event, EVO France held a prominent position on the series calendar, although the impact of the results on standings, points, or qualification is not explicitly stated.
Riot Games has been actively fostering a competitive ecosystem around established fighting-game events, with the 2XKO competitive scene playing a significant role in this broader initiative.
Bleed Emerges Victorious in Nice
Bleed claimed the top spot in the 2XKO competition, securing a prize of €37,833.90. YHikari took second place with €18,916.95, while SonicFox and INZEM finished third, earning €14,187.71 as a team. This notable top three finish underscored the game’s success on one of the event’s grandest stages.
Other major victories included Dual Kevin’s triumph in Street Fighter 6, earning €20,000 and a spot in the Capcom Cup 13. In Tekken 8, JeonDDing from Team Vitality secured €15,300 and a spot in the Tekken World Tour Finals 2026, marking JeonDDing’s first Tier 1 EVO win, according to the event’s account.
These results came from an event that extended far beyond a single bracket. The registration numbers for EVO France offered a glimpse into the tournament’s widespread appeal.
Eight Main Game Champions, One Future Circuit Stop
The other main-game winners included Zando in Tokon, GO1 in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, NitroNY in Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, Pepe Uehara in Avatar Legends, and ZanDori in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Avatar Legends notably held one of the event’s primary tournaments, adding another champion to a weekend that featured eight side tournaments as well.
As EVO France marked a crucial Major event in the 2XKO circuit for 2026, it sets the stage for what lies ahead, although details about the final Major event have not been disclosed yet. For now, bleed leaves Nice as the tournament champion, with the rest of the series yet to unfold.