Global Showdown in Los Angeles
The SNK World Championship 2023 has recently wrapped up, marking the end of a competitive journey for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (KOF XV) enthusiasts. Hosted by SNK CORPORATION in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the event spanned three days, including Last Chance Qualifiers and a series of high-stakes matches. Thirty-two players from around the globe, each a regional champion, competed for a substantial prize pool surpassing $200,000.
Championship Standings and Prizes
The tournament saw fierce competition, culminating in the crowning of the top KOF XV players. Laggia, representing SANWA, clinched the first place with a prize of $50,000. Following closely were M’ (SANWA) and Xiao Hai (DouyuTV), securing second and third places with $20,000 and $15,000 respectively. Other notable competitors included Score (AMTRS) in fourth place, earning $10,000, and a range of players from fifth to thirty-second place, each taking home prizes between $5,000 and $2,000.
Prize Distribution and Winners
- 1st Place ($50,000): Laggia (SANWA)
- 2nd Place ($20,000): M’ (SANWA)
- 3rd Place ($15,000): Xiao Hai (DouyuTV)
- 4th Place ($10,000): Score (AMTRS)
5th-6th Places ($5,000 each):
- E.T. (XG)
- Pineapple
7th-8th Places ($4,000 each):
- KoferoHonesto (CDM)
- TheGio (GHZ)
9th-12th Places ($3,500 each):
- Pako
- Tamago (TMG)
- Lacid
- ZJZ
13th-16th Places ($3,000 each):
- Kitsune971 (VCGO)
- KoopaDTJ (BS)
- Sooa (A.E.)
- ViolentKain (TxC)
17th-24th Places ($2,500 each):
- MadKOF
- InfernoKong
- ElRosa (TxC)
- Dai
- Toshi (MGM)
- JuanKof (MDC)
- Mok (SP)
- Seis Mx (CN)
25th-32nd Places ($2,000 each):
- Yunwu
- Urezs
- ChenChen (Otaku)
- Kami Jones
- Frezzer (VS)
- CoreValues
- FKang (Comite)
- DarkAngelMx (LeGema)
Future Events
Participants and followers of the KOF XV scene are gearing up for the next major event, EVO Japan 2024, scheduled to be held in Tokyo from April 27 to 29, 2024. This event promises to be a significant occasion for fighting game enthusiasts and competitors worldwide.
