The video game fighting competition EVO2022 announced on social platforms in the early morning of February 27 that the EVO2022 live event will be held on March 9, and also announced the confirmation of the withdrawal of Nintendo Star Brawl from the competition.
The official said in the announcement: "We want to let all players know that Nintendo Star Brawl will not appear in this contest. Since 2007, we've witnessed the history of the Nintendo Smash Bros. Brawl series, but this time, Nintendo chose not to continue this tradition with us. ”
Extranet players speculate that the withdrawal of Nintendo Star Brawl from this contest is likely related to Sony Interactive Entertainment's choice to acquire EVO in March 2021.