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Event Rules

Refer to the official ARC WORLD TOUR ruleset here: https://www.arcsystemworks.jp/awt2024/assets/pdf/AWT2024rules_ENG.pdf

PlayStation 5
  • Format: Double Elimination
  • First to two rounds, 99 seconds, V-sync ON
  • BO3 (TOP 3 is BO5 - Winners Finals, Losers Finals, Grand Finals)
  • PS4 game (on PS5 console)
  • All characters are selectable, with the exception of additional DLC characters may not be used within the first two (2) weeks of release.
  • All colors are selectable
  • When matches end in a draw, there will be a rematch
  • Battle Stage: Random recommended. Can be changed if both players agree.
  • BGM：AUTO recommended. Can be changed if both players agree.
  • Hold to pause ON.
  • In the event of an unintentional disconnect: the player responsible for the disconnect must forfeit the round, and in the case that the malfunction cannot be resolved within 5 minutes, the player responsible must forfeit the set.

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Tournament Rules
CODE OF CONDUCT

All Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship and maintain respect for the CHAIN SHIFT Events team, Holiday Inn, and all staff and members thereof, as well as other Players and spectators. Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship, honesty, and fair play. Any Player behaving inappropriately or in violation of the Code of Conduct, or not competing in compliance with these Rules, as determined at the discretion of the CHAIN SHIFT team (or if delegated by SoCal SUMA and the respective Tournament Organizers), are subject to immediate disqualification from CHAIN SHIFT 2025, future participation in CHAIN SHIFT Events, and forfeiture of potential Prizes. Behavior that is considered to be inappropriate and in violation of the Code of Conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Cheating, colluding with other Players, hacking, using exploits, or any other behavior aimed at obtaining an unfair advantage or disrupting the operation of the Tournament Event.
  • Impersonating any person or entity, including any Tournament Organizer, or Tournament Event officials, forum leaders, guides, hosts, employees, or agents, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Harassing, threatening, embarrassing, bullying, intimidating, excessively shouting, using vulgar language, or engaging in hate speech or making statements about race, ethnicity, gender, heritage, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, or using offensive or defamatory usernames or personas.
  • Transmitting or facilitating distribution of content that is offensive, harmful, abusive, racially or ethnically offensive, vulgar, sexually explicit, defamatory, invasive of personal privacy, infringes on intellectual property rights or publicity rights, or is objectionable, including wearing or using any apparel, accessories, or equipment that violates the foregoing.
  • Inappropriate or unwanted behavior towards other attendees, including sexual advances, comments, photography, or physical contact.
  • Violence, threats of violence, or any activity that is immoral, unethical, disgraceful, or contrary to common standards of decency.
  • Engaging in conduct determined by the Tournament Organizer which may reflect unfavorably on CHAIN SHIFT 2025 or its partners.
  • Promote or advertise third party content without BNE and Tournament Organizer’s express prior written approval.
  • Intentionally disconnecting or quitting during play, except as otherwise requested by Tournament Organizer or Tournament Event Organizer.
  • Doing anything that interferes with the ability of other users to enjoy playing the Game, participating in a Tournament Event, or that materially increases the expense or difficulty of Tournament Organizer, or Tournament Event Organizers in maintaining the Game or Tournament Event for the enjoyment of all its users. This includes impeding or disrupting the normal flow of a Tournament Event by failing to obey any rules of event venues or instructions from Tournament Organizer, or Tournament Event Organizer staff.
  • Promoting or encouraging any illegal activity, including hacking.
  • Possessing any firearms or weapons.
  • Using, possessing, distributing, or selling any illegal or controlled substance at a Tournament Event. Players may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while participating in a Tournament Event. Players with prescribed medication may use such medication as instructed by a medical professional.
  • Violating any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
  • Violating any other terms or policies communicated by Tournament Organizer, or Tournament Event Organizers from time to time, including the Game’s EULA.
  • Engaging in any other behavior deemed by Tournament Organizer to be inappropriate or otherwise tampers with gameplay.