Capcom Cup IX, the main event of the Capcom Pro Tour for Street Fighter V, came to an epic end in Los Angeles. The best Street Fighter players in the world competed in the tournament to see who could be the top player. In the end, the winner was MenaRD from the Dominican Republic. He beat Zhen from China to win the trophy and the title of world champion. MenaRD should be very proud of this amazing accomplishment.
After the event, Capcom told fans of the series some exciting news. In the 2023 season of the Capcom Pro Tour, the first Street Fighter 6 champion will be chosen. At Capcom Cup X, players will compete for a grand prize of $1 million. Which will also be the most money ever given to a Capcom Cup winner. Also, there will be more than $2 million in prizes for the Capcom Pro Tour as a whole. Of course, this news has made a lot of noise among fans of the series. Adding to the hype for the release of Street Fighter 6.
Capcom’s $2 Million Prize Pool Will Be Up For Grabs
The 2023 season of the Capcom Pro Tour will start this summer. Also, it will include offline, online, and the World Warrior program for each region. This means that players from all over the world will be able to take part. And show how they measure up to others around the world. If you want to compete, go to www.capcomprotour.com. Which is the official Capcom Pro Tour website, or follow @CapcomFighters on Twitter for more information and to sign up.
Street Fighter 6 is the next step in how the Street Fighter series has changed over time. It has three new game modes called Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Each of these modes is a new way to play a fighting game. This new game looks like it will be a fun addition to the series, and fans can’t wait until June 2, 2023. It will be out on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
In the end, the Capcom Cup IX was an amazing event where the best Street Fighter players from all over the world competed. The news that Street Fighter 6 will have a season of the Capcom Pro Tour in 2023 has made people even more excited about the series. It will be interesting to see how the players adjust to the new game and how the tournament goes. One thing is certain: Street Fighter’s future looks better than ever.
