@Lizuka speculates about the potential replacement for EVO 2025, raising concerns over the future of the competitive scene for NR style 2D fighters. Despite the decline in popularity, there is still a dedicated audience for this genre that might not necessarily migrate to other types of fighters offered by major developers like Capcom, Bandai, Arc Sys, SNK, or French Bread.
With EVO now under Sony’s ownership, the chances of Smash Ultimate reclaiming a main slot seem slim, given the existing partnerships and lineups in place.