Total prize money of 10 million yen! Street Fighter V AE" and "CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere" will be held at Tokyo Game Show 2018!

Capcom has decided to hold the "CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere," a game tournament with a total prize pool of 10 million yen using "Street Fighter V Arcade Edition" on September 22 (Sat) and 23 (Sun), the public days of "Tokyo Game Show 2018". The event will be held on Sunday and Sunday, October 13, 2012, at the CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere.

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition" is the latest title in the "Street Fighter" series, a pioneer in the "fighting game" genre.

This title features new systems such as "V-Skills," unique moves that maximize the individuality of each character, and "V-Trigger," which activates special effects unique to each character. For example, Ryu's V-Trigger "Electric Blade Neriki" can be used to enhance his techniques by covering his hands with electricity, and he can break down guards by accumulating Hadouken. The game has the potential to drastically change the battlefield, allowing players to enjoy a highly strategic game.

The "CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere," a game tournament using "Street Fighter V Arcade Edition," will be held on September 22 (Sat) and 23 (Sun), the public days of Tokyo Game Show 2018!　This tournament is officially recognized by the Japan eSports Union "JeSU," and the top 8 players who win the qualifying tournament on September 22 (Sat) will participate in the finals on the following day, September 23 (Sun), where prize money will be awarded according to their ranking in the finals.

The top eight winners of the qualifying tournament will be issued with a "JeSU-approved professional license," but participants between the ages of 13 and 15 will be issued a "Japan eSports Junior License" instead. Players with a "Japan eSports Junior License" will not receive any prize money, but will receive a trophy based on their ranking and points based on the "CAPCOM Pro Tour Official Rules".

For details on how to participate in the tournament, rules and regulations, please visit the "CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere Official Website".

Outline of the "CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere
Preliminary Rounds: Saturday, September 22, 10:00-19:00 (tentative)
Location: Preliminary Rounds at Makuhari Messe International Conference Center
*You do not need a TGS2018 admission ticket to participate in the preliminary round.
*If the number of players exceeds the number of participants for the Preliminary Tournament on Saturday, 22nd, the Preliminary Tournament may be carried over to the following day, 23rd (Sun.). If the number of participants exceeds the limit, the number of participants may be limited (in that case, a lottery will be held).
Final: September 23 (Sun.) 14:30-17:30 (tentative)
Location: TGS2018 (Hall 9-11, Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall)
*Tournament will be held by the top 8 winners of the preliminary rounds.

<Prize money> Total prize money of 10 million yen!
1st place 5 million yen 2nd place 2.5 million yen 3rd place 1.5 million yen
4th place: 500,000 yen 5th place tie: 150,000 yen 7th place tie: 100,000 yen

CAPCOM Pro Tour Japan Premiere official website
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Please refer to the official website for information on how to participate in the tournament and the tournament rules.
This tournament is officially sanctioned by the Japan e-Sports Union (hereinafter referred to as "JeSU"). This tournament is officially sanctioned by the Japan e-Sports Union (hereinafter referred to as "JeSU").
A "JeSU-approved professional license" is required to receive prize money in the final tournament of this event.)
Anyone who is 13 years old or older may participate in the tournament.
Trophies and points based on the "CAPCOM Pro Tour Official Rules" will be awarded to those who are between 13 and 15 years of age.

Two new professional licenses will be issued to the following players
Capcom is pleased to announce that the two players who placed in the top eight at EVO JAPAN this past January, John Takeuchi and Storm Kubo, have been added to the Capcom Recommended Players list.

In addition, players who finish in the top eight at future CAPCOM Pro Tour premier tournaments held around the world will be eligible for the same recommendation quota.

John Takeuchi