Ōtautahi Onslaught 2026 – Christchurch Fighting Game Major!!
Are you prepared for the oncoming Onslaught?!
What is Ōtautahi Onslaught 2026?
It returns! Christchurch’s annual Fighting Game Major is back for another round, May 8th – 10th.
ŌTAUTAHI ONSLAUGHT 2026 is a tournament event for all kinds of Fighting Game fans. Brackets throughout the weekend will feature the most popular games, as well as those more niche and obscure. Combos will be clipped, upsets will be had, and rivalries tested in a weekend created by the community, for the community.
Sign up HERE: https://www.start.gg/tournament/tautahi-onslaught-2026-christchurch-fighting-game-major/details
Who is AfterShock FGC?
AfterShock is a team of three long-time Christchurch Fighting Game Community Members: iDeeKay, wicca and Suplex_City. Originally formed in 2021 after a lack of recent Major Tournaments following the pandemic, AfterShock continues a legacy of great Fighting Game Events in the Garden City.
We value not only the community we build with each event, but also how this type of competition gives individuals a place to cultivate themselves, one round at a time, in a way that is completely unique to this genre.
Where is it?
The action will take place at a venue the veterans of NZFGC may remember: The Woolston Tannery’s Met Lounge. We last used this historic building back in 2019 for Redzone Rumble 3!
The Games
Main bracket games will be held across Saturday and Sunday, Top 8 Finals will take place on Sunday to culminate the entire event. These games are:
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Tekken 8
- Guilty Gear: STRIVE
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
Side Games take place on Saturday, these are:
- Rivals of Aether II
- 2XKO
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Street Fighter III: Third Strike
- Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Community Games!
On Friday 8th, Community-run brackets will also be featured. They are free to enter so check them out when you register!
Schedule
To be finalised! In short: Community games will be run on Friday afternoon/evening, Side games on Saturday afternoon/evening, and Main games throughout Saturday, with Top 8 Finals for them throughout Sunday.
Pricing
Competitor’s Pass is $45. In addition, Bracket Entry is $10 per Main game, $5 per Side Game, and Community games are free to enter.
How do I register?
If you have a start.gg account you’re all set to select ‘Register’ and get started. Once you’ve selected the Competitor’s Pass, choose the games you’re wanting to enter. Payment will be done via internet banking only through this account:
AFTERSHOCK FGC 01-0811-0986897-00 When paying, use your username as reference.
Registration closes on Friday 1st May 11:59pm, no sign-ups will be accepted after this date. Payments for Competitors will be due by Monday 4th May 12:00pm.
I don’t play, but can I still attend/watch?
The answer is yes, spectating is more than welcome and free to do so! Try your best to abide by venue/house rules, and keep in mind playing and competing is exclusively for those who register.
Other Questions/Suggestions?
Email us at aftershockfgc@gmail.com, or message us on our social media platforms! Linktree is below.
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