Following Capcom, NetherRealm and others pulling out over organizer accusations, Evo Online is canceled

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What you need to know

What you need to know

Update, July 2 (9:28 p.m ET): Following the different companies and individuals pulling out, Evo Online has been canceled.

After Evo 2020 was canceled earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic, Evo Online was organized in its stead. This event was bringing “the Evo spirit” with a roster of online tournaments. It even brought the celebratedreturn of Killer Instinct. Evo Online is scheduled to take place from July 4 through August 2. Unfortunately, many games, companies and individuals previously involved will no longer be taking part.

Evo co-founder and president Joey “MrWizard” Cuellar has been accused of serious sexual misconduct. As a result of these allegations, Cuellarhas been placedon administrative leave.

NetherRealmstated on Twitterthat in light of the allegations, it would be removing Mortal Kombat 11 from the roster. This was very quickly followed byCapcom statingit would not be participating in the event. Meanwhile, noted Killer Instinct fan and commentator Maximillian Dood, aka Maximillian Christiansen, has also statedhe will no longer be attendingthe online event.

Update, July 2 (9:28 p.m ET) — Evo Online is canceled

Update, July 2 (9:28 p.m ET) — Evo Online is canceled

Following the various companies and individuals pulling out, Evo Online is now canceled.

https://twitter.com/EVO/status/1278859734099963904

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