For several years, fans of Street Fighter met in Paris for the Red Bull Kumite, an official competition. But, since 2018, the event has not returned to France. He will make his comeback in 2024 to find the best French playerwho will subsequently participate in the World Final At New York.
You have to hurry, the registrations are open until February 2 only, with 512 slots available. However, the qualifications will be done online, on the channel Twitch of Ken Bogard, the Top 8 will compete on February 11 in physics. The organizers detail all this:
- OPEN TO AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS
Giving all Street Fighter 6 players the chance to be at the front of the stage, that is the promise of this 9th edition of Red Bull Kumite. Open to all, amateurs and professionals aged 18 and over, this tournament will give 512 players a chance during the online qualifier on February 4, 2024.
During breathtaking duels in BO3, they will try to reach the TOP8 of the Red Bull Kumite Qualifier which will allow them to take the stage on February 11 at Concorde Atlantique for the French final.
At the end of this final, 1 player will fly next March to New York where the Red Bull Kumite world final will take place.
“For all French players, it’s an incredible chance to measure themselves against the best competitors. » comments Guillaume Dorison, sporting director of the event, “It is also a real recognition of the importance of the French public in the world of versus fighting and more broadly of video games. Being able to support the influence of this gaming culture by organizing Red Bull Kumite Qualifier France is an incredible adventure that I am very honored to experience…. See you on February 11! »
- THE FRENCH VERSUS FIGHTING: INTERNATIONAL REACH
Beyond being a host land for the biggest global versus fighting competitions, France is also a land of champions. France has also seen the emergence of French players such as Luffy (world champion in 2014 and best French player in Street Fighter V), who participated in three editions of the Red Bull Kumite World Final. And more recently Mister Crimson, 2021 winner of Red Bull Kumite, probable participant in this new edition of Red Bull Kumite Qualifier France, who has just won the UFA (World Class Tournament on Street Fighter 6) at the end of last November.
- A GAME ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Who has never played on an arcade machine, on a PC or on a controller to play a fighting game? A real phenomenon in France between 2010 and 2015, fighting games are now experiencing a real turning point with the renewal of several licenses including Street Fighter 6.
With its 1vs1 combat system, Street Fighter 6 is fun and quickly allows you to enjoy playing. However, we should not underestimate the performance of the best players. At high levels, pressing a tenth of a second too late can be fatal. “Easy to learn, hard to master” as our English-speaking friends say.
You can still practice on Street Fighter 6available from €46.98 on Amazon, Cdiscount, there Fnac And Gamesplanet.
Read also: TEST Street Fighter 6: brawling has a new taste!
| Clint008 Editor – Tester |
