Frosty Faustings
@frostyfaustings.bsky.social
Chicago's winter fighting game event! With a focus on Guilty Gear but support for the entire FGC. Join us for FFXVIII, Jan 29th - Feb 1st 2026!
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Frosty Faustings XVIII will return to The Westin Chicago-Lombard, January 29th - February 1st, 2026. Mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there! ❄️
📢 Our merch store is currently open!
⏲️ Final chance to get 40% off merch from 2025!
🚪 Merch store will close again after 1/7.
🆕 New merch for 2026 will be available starting on Thursday 1/29 and throughout the event!
⏲️ Final chance to get 40% off merch from 2025!
🚪 Merch store will close again after 1/7.
🆕 New merch for 2026 will be available starting on Thursday 1/29 and throughout the event!
January 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
📢 Our merch store is currently open!
⏲️ Final chance to get 40% off merch from 2025!
🚪 Merch store will close again after 1/7.
🆕 New merch for 2026 will be available starting on Thursday 1/29 and throughout the event!
⏲️ Final chance to get 40% off merch from 2025!
🚪 Merch store will close again after 1/7.
🆕 New merch for 2026 will be available starting on Thursday 1/29 and throughout the event!
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While we got you, check the Vortex Gallery Shop & pick up some threads…Gon' need a hoodie to stay warm in Chicagoland.
Also: We'll have some stickers—including an exclusive sticker sheet—In-Person at Frosty, so if y'all coming thru, hit us up!
https://956pro.com/shop
Also: We'll have some stickers—including an exclusive sticker sheet—In-Person at Frosty, so if y'all coming thru, hit us up!
https://956pro.com/shop
December 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
While we got you, check the Vortex Gallery Shop & pick up some threads…Gon' need a hoodie to stay warm in Chicagoland.
Also: We'll have some stickers—including an exclusive sticker sheet—In-Person at Frosty, so if y'all coming thru, hit us up!
https://956pro.com/shop
Also: We'll have some stickers—including an exclusive sticker sheet—In-Person at Frosty, so if y'all coming thru, hit us up!
https://956pro.com/shop
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And here's the whole VG schedule in one page!
Schedules have also been reflected on start.gg/vortexgallery, so y'all can start planning your Vortex Gallery × Frosty Faustings XVIII weekend!
Subject to change & all that, so make sure you keep it locked here for any updates.
Schedules have also been reflected on start.gg/vortexgallery, so y'all can start planning your Vortex Gallery × Frosty Faustings XVIII weekend!
Subject to change & all that, so make sure you keep it locked here for any updates.
December 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
And here's the whole VG schedule in one page!
Schedules have also been reflected on start.gg/vortexgallery, so y'all can start planning your Vortex Gallery × Frosty Faustings XVIII weekend!
Subject to change & all that, so make sure you keep it locked here for any updates.
Schedules have also been reflected on start.gg/vortexgallery, so y'all can start planning your Vortex Gallery × Frosty Faustings XVIII weekend!
Subject to change & all that, so make sure you keep it locked here for any updates.
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Sup y'all.
We got your Vortex Gallery Schedule here hot off the presses!
With 51 Community Tourneys spanning across 4 days, we definitely got what you need.
Register NOW at:
start.gg/vortexgallery
#VortexGallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
We got your Vortex Gallery Schedule here hot off the presses!
With 51 Community Tourneys spanning across 4 days, we definitely got what you need.
Register NOW at:
start.gg/vortexgallery
#VortexGallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
December 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Sup y'all.
We got your Vortex Gallery Schedule here hot off the presses!
With 51 Community Tourneys spanning across 4 days, we definitely got what you need.
Register NOW at:
start.gg/vortexgallery
#VortexGallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
We got your Vortex Gallery Schedule here hot off the presses!
With 51 Community Tourneys spanning across 4 days, we definitely got what you need.
Register NOW at:
start.gg/vortexgallery
#VortexGallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
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Confirming that the Archlinux mini PC project aka "ShotOS" that has been used at Combo Breaker, CEO/taku, Climax etc will be used at @frostyfaustings.bsky.social this year for GG+R.
Many thanks to FF for the opportunity and all the other devs/testers that have worked on this over the years!
Many thanks to FF for the opportunity and all the other devs/testers that have worked on this over the years!
December 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Confirming that the Archlinux mini PC project aka "ShotOS" that has been used at Combo Breaker, CEO/taku, Climax etc will be used at @frostyfaustings.bsky.social this year for GG+R.
Many thanks to FF for the opportunity and all the other devs/testers that have worked on this over the years!
Many thanks to FF for the opportunity and all the other devs/testers that have worked on this over the years!
📢 New Schedule changes! See graphic for details.
🗡️ GBVSR cap raised and top 8 is moving to Sunday. Rivals 2 top 8 is now Saturday night.
☹️ We haven't heard back from Nintendo regarding the license and had to make the tough choice to remove Smash from our lineup this time.
🗡️ GBVSR cap raised and top 8 is moving to Sunday. Rivals 2 top 8 is now Saturday night.
☹️ We haven't heard back from Nintendo regarding the license and had to make the tough choice to remove Smash from our lineup this time.
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📢 New Schedule changes! See graphic for details.
🗡️ GBVSR cap raised and top 8 is moving to Sunday. Rivals 2 top 8 is now Saturday night.
☹️ We haven't heard back from Nintendo regarding the license and had to make the tough choice to remove Smash from our lineup this time.
🗡️ GBVSR cap raised and top 8 is moving to Sunday. Rivals 2 top 8 is now Saturday night.
☹️ We haven't heard back from Nintendo regarding the license and had to make the tough choice to remove Smash from our lineup this time.
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Today is the Dec Chicagoland Fighters Monthly!
Last one of the year w/ Tokon bracket! @FrostyFaustings.bsky.social pts as well! ❄️
Venue- $10+$5per game(Cash)
12Noon- Event starts
2P- DBFZ/Vsav
4P- Strive/2xko
6P- Umvc3/T8
7P- Tokon/SF6
11P- Event ends
Reg in comments
#supportyourlocal #FGC
Last one of the year w/ Tokon bracket! @FrostyFaustings.bsky.social pts as well! ❄️
Venue- $10+$5per game(Cash)
12Noon- Event starts
2P- DBFZ/Vsav
4P- Strive/2xko
6P- Umvc3/T8
7P- Tokon/SF6
11P- Event ends
Reg in comments
#supportyourlocal #FGC
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Today is the Dec Chicagoland Fighters Monthly!
Last one of the year w/ Tokon bracket! @FrostyFaustings.bsky.social pts as well! ❄️
Venue- $10+$5per game(Cash)
12Noon- Event starts
2P- DBFZ/Vsav
4P- Strive/2xko
6P- Umvc3/T8
7P- Tokon/SF6
11P- Event ends
Reg in comments
#supportyourlocal #FGC
Last one of the year w/ Tokon bracket! @FrostyFaustings.bsky.social pts as well! ❄️
Venue- $10+$5per game(Cash)
12Noon- Event starts
2P- DBFZ/Vsav
4P- Strive/2xko
6P- Umvc3/T8
7P- Tokon/SF6
11P- Event ends
Reg in comments
#supportyourlocal #FGC
📢 The Cosplay Contest returns to #FFXVIII2026!
🔗 Check out the write-up on our website for full details!
frostyfaustings.com/cosplay-cont...
👀 We look forward to seeing a variety of amazing costumes!
🔗 Check out the write-up on our website for full details!
frostyfaustings.com/cosplay-cont...
👀 We look forward to seeing a variety of amazing costumes!
December 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
📢 The Cosplay Contest returns to #FFXVIII2026!
🔗 Check out the write-up on our website for full details!
frostyfaustings.com/cosplay-cont...
👀 We look forward to seeing a variety of amazing costumes!
🔗 Check out the write-up on our website for full details!
frostyfaustings.com/cosplay-cont...
👀 We look forward to seeing a variety of amazing costumes!
🎮 2XKO officially comes out on console in January and #FFXVIII2026 will officially be running our 2XKO tournaments on PS5!
👀 Also make sure to tune into the @thegameawards.com
on Dec. 11th and check out the newest character reveal!
Let us know your thoughts!
x.com/i/status/199...
👀 Also make sure to tune into the @thegameawards.com
on Dec. 11th and check out the newest character reveal!
Let us know your thoughts!
x.com/i/status/199...
2XKO on X: "console update + see you at @thegameawards for more 2xko news https://t.co/mrWLSwPZv6" / X
console update + see you at @thegameawards for more 2xko news https://t.co/mrWLSwPZv6
x.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🎮 2XKO officially comes out on console in January and #FFXVIII2026 will officially be running our 2XKO tournaments on PS5!
👀 Also make sure to tune into the @thegameawards.com
on Dec. 11th and check out the newest character reveal!
Let us know your thoughts!
x.com/i/status/199...
👀 Also make sure to tune into the @thegameawards.com
on Dec. 11th and check out the newest character reveal!
Let us know your thoughts!
x.com/i/status/199...
😁We are stoked to have #FFXVIII2026 as the first major stop on the 2XKO competitive series!
💵There will also be a top Duo bounty for the highest placing Duo in the mixed mode tournament of $3,000!
🔗Register now!: start.gg/FFXVIII
Announcement video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kcE...
💵There will also be a top Duo bounty for the highest placing Duo in the mixed mode tournament of $3,000!
🔗Register now!: start.gg/FFXVIII
Announcement video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kcE...
2XKO Console Release & Competitive Series 2026
YouTube video by 2XKO
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
😁We are stoked to have #FFXVIII2026 as the first major stop on the 2XKO competitive series!
💵There will also be a top Duo bounty for the highest placing Duo in the mixed mode tournament of $3,000!
🔗Register now!: start.gg/FFXVIII
Announcement video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kcE...
💵There will also be a top Duo bounty for the highest placing Duo in the mixed mode tournament of $3,000!
🔗Register now!: start.gg/FFXVIII
Announcement video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kcE...
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📢 This weekend is your last chance to register for #FFXVIII2026 at the standard price! Competitor and spectator badge prices increase to the late registration rate on Monday 12/1!
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
📢 This weekend is your last chance to register for #FFXVIII2026 at the standard price! Competitor and spectator badge prices increase to the late registration rate on Monday 12/1!
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
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Don't forget, registration is live for ALL 51 games in the Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII lineup!
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026
The best place for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026 brackets, streams, standings and schedules all in one place!
start.gg
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Don't forget, registration is live for ALL 51 games in the Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII lineup!
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
Bring Your Own Mix.
➡️ http://start.gg/vort...
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❗Badge Prices Increase❗
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
❗Badge Prices Increase❗
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
Starting December 1st, Competitor and Spectator badges for Frosty Faustings XVIII go up!
You'll need at least a spectator badge to enter any game in Vortex Gallery.
🔗 Register: http://start.gg/FFXVIII
#VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026
📢 This weekend is your last chance to register for #FFXVIII2026 at the standard price! Competitor and spectator badge prices increase to the late registration rate on Monday 12/1!
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
📢 This weekend is your last chance to register for #FFXVIII2026 at the standard price! Competitor and spectator badge prices increase to the late registration rate on Monday 12/1!
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
💵 Get registered this weekend and save!
🔗 Register: Start.gg/FFXVIII
👀 Looking to do some holiday shopping or just want to pick up some merch at a discount?
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
👀 Looking to do some holiday shopping or just want to pick up some merch at a discount?
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
Head on over to FF.Gaminggen.GG and pick up a wide variety of Frosty merch at discounted prices for our Black Friday sale!
Sale ends 12/3!
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The After Hours info site is a compilation of information from various attendees at Frosty Faustings. If you're planning any unofficial activities and want a hand in telling folks about it, be sure to send us a tip: 956pro.com/afterhour...
See you in Chicagoland in January!
See you in Chicagoland in January!
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November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The After Hours info site is a compilation of information from various attendees at Frosty Faustings. If you're planning any unofficial activities and want a hand in telling folks about it, be sure to send us a tip: 956pro.com/afterhour...
See you in Chicagoland in January!
See you in Chicagoland in January!
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Every year, the community gathers in the 24-hour ballrooms at @FrostyFaustings for unofficial brackets and casuals in the craziest games...and we want to tell you about them! The After Hours @ #FFXVIII2026 info site is LIVE!
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Every year, the community gathers in the 24-hour ballrooms at @FrostyFaustings for unofficial brackets and casuals in the craziest games...and we want to tell you about them! The After Hours @ #FFXVIII2026 info site is LIVE!
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
🎬 956pro.com/afterhours
📢 We are now currently in the process of carefully reviewing staff applications and will be reaching out to hire for positions soon.
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
📢 We are now currently in the process of carefully reviewing staff applications and will be reaching out to hire for positions soon.
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
If you would like to join our staff and have not applied yet, we encourage you to do so very soon!
frostyfaustings.com/forms/
Thank you!
🏨We still have good hotel options within the
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🏨We still have good hotel options within the
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
🚐♾🚐FREE FF SHUTTLE PICKUP LOOP🚐♾🚐
🥶There is no reason to walk!
$165 & $369 +FREE🧑🍳
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
$164 & $174 +FREE🧑🍳
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
$134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
🎟️REGISTER NOW: start.gg/FFXVIII
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This is our biggest lineup at Frostys ever, but we know y'all by now - after hours casuals, BYOC tournaments and exhibitions are staples of offline vibes. If you're running your own thing, let us know! Send us a DM, tag us on socials & post up on Discord. Let's elevate everyone🤝
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is our biggest lineup at Frostys ever, but we know y'all by now - after hours casuals, BYOC tournaments and exhibitions are staples of offline vibes. If you're running your own thing, let us know! Send us a DM, tag us on socials & post up on Discord. Let's elevate everyone🤝
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Presenting your COMPLETE lineup for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII!
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Presenting your COMPLETE lineup for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII!
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄
Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026
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For the very first time - Riichi Mahjong will be a part of our in-person Vortex Gallery event at @FrostyFaustings! Looking forward to seeing you at the tables between your obscure favorites and mainstage runs in January.
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
For the very first time - Riichi Mahjong will be a part of our in-person Vortex Gallery event at @FrostyFaustings! Looking forward to seeing you at the tables between your obscure favorites and mainstage runs in January.
🎟️BADGE PRICES GO UP TOMORROW NOV. 1ST!
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📢 Friendly reminder that competitor and spectator badge prices for #FFXVIII2026 will increase starting November 1st.
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵
We hope to see you there!
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎟️BADGE PRICES GO UP TOMORROW NOV. 1ST!
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...
📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII
🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance
hilton.com/en/attend-my...
🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast
hyatt.com/hyatt-place/...
🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134
marriott.com/event-reserv...