[Photo] Attention Fighting Game Fans! Arc World Tour 2026 Finals Kick Off

[포토] 격투게임 팬 집중! 아크 월드 투어 2026 파이널 개막

gamemeca Ⅰ Kim Hyung-jong 게임메카 김형종 기자 2026.03.20 14:24 UTC+9

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Arc System Works brings its prestigious global esports finals to KINTEX, Korea. Top-tier titles like Guilty Gear Strive anchor the intense three-day tournament. The event offers fans a mix of high-stakes competitive play and exclusive merchandise.

Arc System Works set up shop in Seoul last January, establishing Arc System Works Asia to firm up its grip on the region. Since then, they've been doubling down on the Korean market, evidenced by hosting the grand finals of their flagship esports circuit, the 'Arc World Tour Finals', right here at KINTEX in Ilsan.

The Arc World Tour 2026 Finals is a three-day global fighting game spectacle, running from the 20th to the 22nd. The lineup features Arc System Works’ heavy hitters: 'Guilty Gear -Strive-', 'Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising', and 'Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes'. Even from the opening day, the competition was fierce as players locked horns.

We’ve captured some snaps from the electric atmosphere of the first day of the Arc World Tour 2026 Finals.

▲ A brisk walk to KINTEX in the morning (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Banners signalling the arrival of the 'Arc World Tour Finals' (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Hall 6 of Exhibition Center 2, where the action unfolds (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Last-minute preparations to welcome the attendees (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Heading inside as the matches kick off (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ A look at the players and spectators on day one (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Everyone is locked in and focused on their controls (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The hub of the tournament broadcast (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The tense expressions of players duking it out in 'Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising' (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Beyond the stage, there's an event zone to explore (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Snap a photo with the protagonist of '007 First Light' (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Try your hand at the upcoming Arc System Works title 'Damon and Baby' (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Or take some laptops out for a spin (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ A dedicated area for snagging some Arc System Works merchandise (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Bridget-themed keyboard goodies (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Bound to catch a fan's eye (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The section stocked with Arc System Works titles (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Spotting the iconic 'Guilty Gear Strive' (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ And the much-talked-about 'Bunny Garden' (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ A must-visit for any hardcore fan (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

아크시스템웍스는 작년 1월 아시아 지역 거점인 아크시스템웍스 아시아 주식회사를 한국 서울에 설립하며 영업을 시작했다. 이후 자사의 격투게임 e스포츠 대회 결승전 '아크 월드 투어 파이널'을 일산 킨텍스에서 개최하는 등 한국 시장에 더욱 힘을 싣는 모양새다.

아크 월드 투어 2026 파이널은 20일부터 22일까지 진행되는 글로벌 격투게임 토너먼트다. 주요 종목으로는 아크시스템웍스 대표 타이틀인 '길티기어 -스트라이브-', '그랑블루 판타지 버서스: 라이징', '언더 나이트 인버스 2 시스타셀레스'가 있으며, 대회 첫날부터 여러 선수들이 치열한 승부를 펼쳤다.

아크 월드 투어 2026 파이널 첫 날 현장을 사진으로 담아봤다.