While primarily focused on fighting games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and The King of Fighters XV , the SNK Esports ecosystem often includes side events and showcase matches for its major IPs, including Metal Slug .
Thea and Zero in November and December, setting the stage for 2026's opening tournaments. Steam Community +2 Expanding the Competitive Universe While Awakening holds the spotlight for active esports, other titles contributed to the series' competitive visibility in 2025: Metal Slug Tactics : Originally slated for earlier, this turn-based tactical RPG saw significant community interest and official release in early November 2025, introducing a slower, more strategic competitive layer to the franchise. Metal Slug: Attack Reloaded : Continued to host community-run tournaments on platforms like Android and iOS, maintaining a niche but dedicated competitive scene. Reddit +1 Show more Participation & Community Hubs For those looking to enter the competitive fray or track live results, the following hubs are the primary sources for 2025 information: Official Socials metal slug esports tournaments 2025