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Five things that make Frosty Faustings XVII great (again)

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Each year in the world of eSports fighting games, the season typically kicks off with the tournaments held at Frosty Faustings XVII, a significant event taking place in Chicago, Illinois.

Despite the chill outside, those fiery matches undeniably have the power to ignite your soul – for they burn as brightly as a beacon, you understand. At the heart of Frosty Faustings XVII lies Guilty Gear Strive, but the event expands far beyond this popular anime series.

Over the four-day span from January 23rd to the 26th, Chicago was buzzing with excitement, and it’s clear why Frosty Faustings XVII stood out as a fantastic gathering of the fighting games community (FGC). Here are five key features that made this event shine:

1. A diverse lineup of games: From Street Fighter V to Tekken 7, attendees had the opportunity to compete in a variety of popular titles, ensuring there was something for everyone.
2. Top-tier competition: With some of the best players from around the globe in attendance, the level of skill on display was truly impressive.
3. Community spirit: The fighting games community is known for its camaraderie and friendly rivalries, and Frosty Faustings XVII was no exception. Players mingled, shared strategies, and celebrated each other’s victories.
4. Side events and activities: In addition to the main tournaments, there were numerous side events, workshops, and panels for attendees to enjoy, providing plenty of opportunities to learn, network, and have fun.
5. A well-organized event: From the smooth registration process to the clear communication about schedules and results, Frosty Faustings XVII was a well-oiled machine that ran like clockwork, making for an enjoyable experience for all who attended.

You’ll find the detailed schedule, streams, and final results of this epic gathering right here!

Where to watch the tournaments of Frosty Faustings XVII?

The Frosty Faustings XVII tournaments are streamed via a variety of partnering Twitch channels. 

Here is a list of channels to watch the final top 8 brackets for different games.

  • TampaNeverSleeps — Guilty Gear Strive, Street Fighter 6
  • JuicyGameNight — GBVS Rising
  • lowkickesports — UNI2
  • FunkyP — The King of Fighters XV, TEKKEN 8
  • IFCYipeS — Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

You can catch Frosty Faustings XVII as it happens, since the live stream from TampaNeverSleeps is provided below for your convenience.

The schedule

The detailed stream schedule of Frosty Faustings XVII 2025 is shown in the images below.

Additionally, there’s a part dedicated to local competitions at the event called Community Tournaments: Vortex Gallery. You can find the timetable for these mini-games right here.

The results of Frosty Faustings XVII 2025

In this segment, you’ll find the outcomes of the Frosty Faustings XVII competitions. Once all the matches have concluded, we will provide further details.

Five reasons not to miss the event (in-person and on streams)

Similar to other competitive esports events for fighting games, Frosty Faustings XVII 2025 offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant community of passionate players and gain valuable insights from skilled pros. Moreover, the thrill of rapid responses and intricately designed combos is consistently exhilarating.

In this part, you’ll find five fantastic aspects that set Frosty Faustings XVII apart.

The last Platinum qualifiers of the Arc World Tour 2024

Following several exciting months of competition, the Arc World Tour 2024 draws to a close. The seventeenth Frosty Faustings is an impressive finale! All three games in this official league feature Platinum qualifiers: winners are granted direct invitations to the AWT 2024 Finals.

  • Guilty Gear Strive is the main game of the Arc World Tour 2024, and it’s the front title of Frosty Faustings XVII. It’s the last Platinum qualifier for GGST.
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising became part of this league thanks to releasing the enhanced version of the original game. It’s a pretty unique title, visually and gameplay-wise.
  • Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] has only Platinum qualifiers, and this event is the last one.

Following Frosty Faustings XVII, only the Kayane Cup 2025 in Paris, France is left on the calendar for competitors to strive for rankings. It’s a more modest affair: serving as a Gold qualifier for GGST and Platinum for GBVSR. Afterward, there will be the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) and the AWT 2024 Finals event – both events aiming to crown the ultimate champions.

Another thrilling piece of news for our collection of Arc System Works games: you can now play the latest GBVS Rising character, Sandalphon, at Frosty Faustings XVII! What a delightful surprise!

To feel the hype, check out the official trailer of Sandalphon in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.

The latest build of Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact

Among the notable fighting game releases in 2025 is Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact, which was initially planned for a release earlier this year. However, to ensure the game is nothing short of flawless, the developers have decided to delay its launch until a later date.

At Frosty Faustings XVII, it has been confirmed that the playable version of Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact is now available. This version boasts a wider roster of characters compared to what was seen at Evo 2024.

You definitely need to join in playing Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact, but it’s crucial that you scour the web for opinions and reviews from content creators as well.

The KOF XV and SAMSHO SNK World Championship 2025 qualifier

At the Frosty Faustings XVII, the King of Fighters XV tournament serves as another significant stepping stone towards the SNK World Championship 2025.

Typically, certain areas boast incredibly strong players in the game, with Mexico being one such region. It’s strongly recommended that they attend this event, as it’s quite a spectacle to behold. Notably, only two qualifiers are left following Frosty Faustings XVII 2025.

Additionally, SNK offers an unexpected delight to its community: the Samurai Shodown tournament hosted by the Vortex Gallery doubles as a World Championship qualifier. It has been officially announced that SAMSHO and Fatal Fury COTW will accompany KOF XV at the Finals event.

A big Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. tournament

2006’s title, Virtua Fighter 5, has been revitalized: An upgraded version of the game is available on Steam, causing quite a stir in the gaming community about not only this game but the entire Virtua Fighter series as well.

17th Frosty Fausting Tournament, hosted by Frosty Faustings, features Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. The tournament saw an influx of player interest beyond anticipation, necessitating an expansion in both participant count and prize pool.

Could some info about Virtua Fighter 6 be revealed at the event?

Clive Rosfield at a big TEKKEN 8 tournament

Many gamers are likely delighted by the latest update of TEKKEN 8, as it has balanced out Clive Rosfield, reducing his overpowered state. Although his dominant phase has ended, he remains a formidable opponent to be respected.

At Frosty Faustings XVII, we’ll get to witness Clive’s skills in a high-stakes, offline competition setting. Could he potentially make it to the top 8? The esports community views this as an excellent warm-up for TWT 2025.

After a significant pause, another major multi-titled event is expected to make its appearance. In the interim, there are specialized tournaments to look forward to, including the commencement of MK1 Pro Kompetition 2025, taking place from February 22 to 23 in Mexico.

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