Lab results: How EndingWalker became Street Fighter’s youngest superstar in the online era
Esports is a scene known for young up-and-comers breaking into games early and making names for themselves by taking down the old guard. Fighting games are notorious for featuring a field of older players who remain at the height of their powers, but that doesn’t stop rising stars from also reaching the apex—even if it comes at the very end of a game’s lifespan.
If you have been keeping tabs on the Street Fighter V competitive scene since the big shift to online tournaments in 2020, you will have seen a number of players rise to the top via the Capcom Pro Tour or other global events.