Double elim
99 seconds 3 rounds (first to 2 match wins advances) 
Winners finals/Losers finals/Grand finals are first to 3 match wins

99 seconds

Played on PS5 version

Street Fighter 6 @OF8

Double elimination 
99 seconds, 2 rounds per round, best of 5 matches (first to 3 match wins through the whole tournament)


Played on PS4 version

Guilty Gear Strive@OF8

Double elimination 
99 seconds 2 rounds per match, best of 3 (first to 2 match wins advances) 
Winners finals/Losers finals/Grand finals are first to 3 match wins

99 seconds

Played on PS4 version

Granblue Fantasy Versus @OF8

Double elimination 
3 rounds per match, best of 3 matches (first to 2 match wins advances) 
Winners finals/Losers finals/Grand finals are first to 3 match wins

60 seconds

Played on PS4 version

Tekken 7 @OF8

Double elimination 
99 seconds 3 rounds per match, best of 5 all the way through


Played on PS4 version

UMVC3 @OF8

A late addition from the Neitherrealm, Yes! Mortal Kombat 1 joins Oktoberfist 8 as a side tournament!

Mortal Kombat 1 Side event @OF8

Bracket

Entry includes token for 3 drinks at the bar area (Water not included in the count)

Venue Fee

Double elimination 
99 seconds 2 rounds per match (first to 2 match wins advances) 
Winners finals/Losers finals/Grand finals are first to 3 match wins


Played on PS5 version

Double elimination 
99 seconds 2 rounds per match, best of 3 (first to 2 match wins advances) 
Winners finals/Losers finals/Grand finals are first to 3 match wins

Played on PS4 version

Double elimination 
3 rounds per match, best of 3 matches (first to 2 match wins advances) 
Winners finals/Losers finals/Grand finals are first to 3 match wins

60 seconds

Loser of a match may opt to change stage (basically TWT rules in regards to stage select) 

Played on PS4 version

A late addition from the Neither Realm, Yes! Mortal Kombat 1 joins Oktoberfist 8 as a side tournament!
Double Elim bracket 
Bring own controllers
Played on PS5 Version
£2 entry

Oktoberfist 8

Street Fighter 6

On February 20, 2022, Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 is in development.

Guilty Gear: Strive

Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear: Strive! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun!

Granblue Fantasy: Versus

Embark on a new fight, O champions of the skies! Take a ringside seat for this brawltastic work! An exciting new title in the Granblue Fantasy series is finally revealed! Featuring stunning visuals, heart-pounding music, and innovative game mechanics, it’ll usher in a new era of fighting games! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!

TEKKEN 7

Experience the epic conclusion of the Mishima clan and unravel the reasons behind each step of their ceaseless fight. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Tekken 7 features stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals alike through innovative fight mechanics.