Platform: Xbox Series X|S
Converters provided by Staff

SAMURAI SHODOWN TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND GAME RULES

• Bracket Format: Double Elimination
• Rounds per Game: 2/3
• Games per Set: 2/3
• Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals, 3/5 Games for Winners Finals, 3/5 Games for Grand Finals
• Winner must keep character, Loser may switch
• The Player who lost in the previous game in the Match will select the next stage
• All default colors may be used
• Costumes may be used

• Mode: Battle VS • Round Timer: 60
• Blood/Violence: OFF • Video Output Settings: 1080p AND 120Hz

RULES

• DRAW: In the event of a tied Match declared by a “Draw” or “Double K.O.” or a "Bloom Glitch" or "Bright Screen", that Match will not be scored and both Players will replay the Match with the same character and stage selections.

• MATCH DISRUPTIONS: In the event of a Player disruption caused by pausing or disconnecting a controller (intentionally or accidentally), the Player who caused the disruption will forfeit the current round of the Match. For disruptions out of Players' control, (i.e. power failure, Bloom glitch-bright screen, etc.) Players will replay the Match with the same character and stage selections.

• CONTROLLERS: BYOC Players are responsible for bringing a controller. The use of all arcade controllers, game pads, etc. that can be used on the platform (with or without a converter) is permitted. Converters will be provided if needed. If using a converter, plug in converter, plug controller into converter and wait 3-5 seconds Please DO NOT press the PS/Home button, to play on Xbox, you press the Start/Options button

• SWC 2026 Rulebook Per the rulebook, this tournament will utilize the latest available version of the game, the Xbox Series version.