A 16 year old wins a major, international killers get upset, and the ballroom is packed with energy. Frosty Faustings 2026 was more than just another fighting game tournament. It felt like a full FGC health check and the results were clear: the fighting game community is thriving. We break down our biggest moments from Frosty Faustings 2026, including the 2XKO breakout performance, Street Fighter 6 results, Guilty Gear Strive crowd energy, and what this event says about the state of the fighting game community in 2026. If you have been wondering whether offline fighting games are still alive, this major gave us the answer.

Hosts

Andres Mirandes

Video gaming runs in his blood and competition plagues his mind. From the earliest days in the now extinct arcades, to the eSports competitive scene, he looks forward to the next game to test his skills. No stranger to rising salt levels.

Jeremiah Ward

Got his start gaming with his two cousins and brother at his aunts house. They had to always play in secret, but he fell in love with fighting games when he got his first taste of an arcade in Maryland. Now looks to grow the community.

Gabriel Medina

I've been playing video games for a while now. I enjoy racing games, RPGs, but spend most of my time with fighting games. My first goal was to get better than my brothers, but now I strive to be better than most while also teaching others.

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