As predicted, 2025 was a big year for the fighting game community (FGC). However, not every title had an equally successful season.
This year was full of massive FGC events, exciting new games and surprising downfalls. As everyone heads into 2026, Esports Insider takes a look at the fighting games that had the best 2025, and those that struck out with the FGC.
Fighting Games That Won in 2025
Let’s first take a look at the fighting game scenes that dominated throughout the year, from promising new entries to the continued dominance of iconic titles.