RIYADH: Qiddiya City has taken another step in advancing its long-term vision for gaming and esports after its gaming talent management and brand consultancy company, RTS, completed the acquisition of the Evolution Championship Series, Evo.
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RTS, which acquired Evo — the world’s most established and influential fighting game competition — from Nodwin Gaming, was founded in 2021 and acquired by Qiddiya Investment Company in September 2025.
QIC, the company driving the development of Qiddiya City, is home to what is set to be the world’s first dedicated Gaming and Esports District and this agreement reinforces its commitment to community-driven play as pillars of its destination strategy, said Muhannad Al-Dawood, chief strategy officer of QIC.
Al-Dawood added: “Evo is a global gaming institution, built on community, competition and creativity. Through RTS and Qiddiya City, we are committed to supporting Evo’s long-term growth in a way that respects its heritage and strengthens its role within the global Fighting Game Community. This is about investing in the future of play, and safeguarding what makes Evo special.”
