Evo Brazil 2027 reveals games and minimum prize pool of R$ 1 million for debut in Brazil
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Evo Brazil 2027 reveals games and minimum prize pool of R$ 1 million for debut in Brazil

Evo Brazil 2027 disclosed on Tuesday, the 27th, the first titles that will be part of its debut in Brazil. The event is scheduled to take place between March 26 and 28, 2027, at the Expo Center Norte, located in São Paulo. The organization guaranteed a minimum total prize pool of R$ 1 million, which will be distributed among the various championships.

The competitive schedule will include a total of eight games, bringing together well-known franchises from the fighting game scene and recent releases. Furthermore, it was announced that both competitor registrations and ticket sales began this same Tuesday (27).

In addition to formal competitions, Evo Brazil will offer various activities aimed at the fighting game community, known as FGC (Fighting Game Community). Among the confirmed highlights are the Evo Museum, a space dedicated to cosplay exhibitions, fan and artist meetups, and merchandise sales areas.

Another important initiative is BYOC (Bring Your Own Community), which will allow for tournaments organized directly by the community itself, covering games not part of the official competitive lineup.

Evo's arrival in Brazil is seen as recognition of the long tradition of fighting games in the country. Rick Thiher, Evo's general manager, highlighted the relevance of São Paulo in the history of fighting games, mentioning the importance of arcades and the Versus: Evo South America tournaments held in 2008 and 2009.

It is important to note that the R$ 1 million value refers to the minimum total amount guaranteed for the games, and not the individual prize money for each competition, as the distribution of these amounts among the modalities has not yet been detailed by the organization.

Those interested in participating in the championships or attending the event can register and buy tickets through the official website https://www.evobrazil.gg/, with a start date scheduled for October 27, 2026. Those who cannot be present physically will have the option to follow the competitions through Evo's official channels on YouTube and Twitch.

The Evolution Championship Series, founded in 2002, promotes international open-format fighting game tournaments, allowing participation from players of all levels. This Brazilian edition will mark the first time the event takes place in the national territory.

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The Brazilian government has announced a package of R$ 200 million aimed at fostering the gaming industry in the country. The initiatives include reducing interest rates on loans and establishing the 'Rouanet Games' program, which will allow for sponsorship acquisition using the Rouanet Law.

Furthermore, the proposals aim to simplify access to credit for smaller companies and expand the financing options available for electronic game production.

One of the changes affects the Sectoral Fund for Audiovisual (FSA), which already supports video game market projects. The National Cinema Agency (Ancine) plans to suggest to the fund's management committee a reduction in the minimum loan amount, from R$ 500 thousand to R$ 150 thousand. This change could benefit companies that require smaller amounts to develop their work.

There is also a forecast for a decrease in the cost of credit. The suggestion is to lower the additional rate charged on loans from 2% to just 0.5% per year, added to the Reference Rate (TR), which serves as a parameter in financial transactions.

For the year 2026, the FSA estimates making R$ 460 million in credit available for the entire audiovisual sector, which includes the gaming area, although this amount is not exclusively for game development.

The package establishes that gaming companies can obtain sponsorships through the Rouanet Law, creating a new funding avenue for the segment. The decree also guarantees that these companies will have access to federal mechanisms aimed at encouraging technology, research, development, innovation, and culture.

However, the implementation of these measures is conditional upon the definition of specific rules. Ancine will be responsible for standardizing the sector's access to Audiovisual Law resources and proposing the necessary criteria to finance projects with FSA funds.

The central aspects of this package are opening pathways for Brazilian developers to seek resources under conditions different from the current ones. Lower interest loans can reduce project expenses, while stimulating sponsorship acquisition diversifies funding sources.

The impact of these changes will depend on the guidelines that will still be established, with regulation by Ancine being fundamental to clarify how companies can use incentive mechanisms and what requirements projects must meet.

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