SteelSeries becomes official sponsor of Capcom Cup X, the $1 million Street Fighter tournament
SteelSeries, a renowned brand in the peripherals industry, has successfully entered into a collaboration with Capcom Cup X, the ultimate tournament for Street Fighter 6 in the 2023 Capcom Pro Tour. Under this partnership, all 48 participants will don SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova Pro headsets during the entire event. While the competition kicked off last week with the last chance qualifier, the Group Elimination phase is scheduled to commence on February 21st.
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Capcom Cup X ends Pro Tour
The Pro Tour comes to a thrilling conclusion with the highly anticipated Capcom Cup X, where the ultimate victor will be crowned on February 25th and take home the prestigious grand prize of $1 million (~£793,000). Players have earned their coveted spots in this tournament based on their exceptional performances throughout the captivating 2023 season of the Capcom Pro Tour.
This year, Street Fighter developer Capcom has made a momentous investment in its esports scene, especially after the much-anticipated release of Street Fighter 6. As a remarkable gesture, Capcom has significantly amplified the winner’s prize for the Capcom Cup, soaring from $120,000 (£~99,000) to a staggering $1 million.
Alongside the esteemed support of SteelSeries, other notable sponsors lending their backing to the esteemed Capcom Cup X include Pagoda Snacks, an egg roll brand that is loved by many, and renowned clothing brands NERDS Clothing and UNIQLO.
Steelseries has been firmly integrated into the esports scene for several years now
SteelSeries, a well-known brand in the world of gaming peripherals, has been deeply ingrained in the esports community for many years. The company has formed partnerships with prestigious organizations like FaZe Clan, T1, and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team. Recently, SteelSeries also proudly sponsored the highly anticipated 2024 Smite World Championship, an event that unveiled the exciting Smite 2.
In addition to their exceptional headsets, SteelSeries offers a diverse range of gaming-centric accessories, including keyboards, mice, and mousepads, catering to the unique needs of gamers worldwide.
The fighting game community (FGC) genre has already made significant esports announcements for the year 2024. Notably, game publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has unveiled exciting details for the upcoming Tekken World Tour, while the renowned Street Fighter 6 tournament, Red Bull Kumite, is set to captivate audiences in New York next month.
