As 2025 comes to a close, it’s no exaggeration to say it’s been an incredible year for gaming, especially for indie games, which have shone in both sales and at the awards shows. Still, it hasn’t been the strongest for new esports games, even if pre-existing titles have done immensely well, particularly the stalwarts, such as League of Legends.
While everyone can continue in their comfort zones, there are some signs that 2026 will have some new titles to look forward to for esports fans. The Fighting Game Community is set to receive more love than it probably knows what to do with.