No Super Smash Bros at this year's Evo championship Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. No Super Smash Bros at this year's Evo championship Smashed. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 28 Feb 2022 6 comments Super Smash Bros. won't be appearing at this year's Evo fighting game championship. Nintendo's fighter has been a mainstay of the Evolution Championship Series, but in a statement on Twitter the organiser confirmed the game will not be returning. "While we're thankful for all the amazing games joining us later this year in Las Vegas, we want to let you know in advance that Super Smash Bros. will not be making a return appearance," it reads. Watch on YouTube "Since 2007, we've seen historic Super Smash Bros. moments created at Evo's events. We are saddened that Nintendo has chosen not to continue that legacy with us this year. "In the future, we hope to once again celebrate the Super Smash Bros. community alongside them." pic.twitter.com/7YEX1ZgG4W- EVO (@EVO) February 26, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It's unclear exactly why Nintendo has pulled out of the championship, but it may be related to the company's announcement last year it had partnered with Panda Global to create the first officially licensed circuit for Super Smash Bros. in North America. We are proud to announce our partnership with @NintendoAmericaIn 2022 Panda will bring the first officially licensed circuit for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Melee to North America.More details for this short series of events with cash prizes coming later. pic.twitter.com/9PdW9ntfd6- Panda (@PandaGlobal) November 18, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Super Smash Bros. first appeared at the event in 2007, where Ken Hoang won the tournament. Evo last took place in 2019, as subsequent events were cancelled due to COVID-19. Evo itself was bought by Sony last year, although the event's business development chief Mark Julio did tweet at the time that Evo was "still open to all platforms". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store