All characters allowed. Even newly released characters.

Bracket is double elimination.

3/5 matches throughout entire bracket.

Player coming from Loser's side of the bracket must win two sets of matches in Grand Finals (Reset) to become Champion.

Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage).

Losers can switch character for the following match.

Winners can not switch character for the following match.

Either Player can switch control schemes between matches.