Breaking news today revealed that the upcoming Esports World Cup in Riyadh will boast an unprecedented prize pool. With a variety of titles being showcased at the event, the monumental cash pot has surpassed previous records, totaling over $60 million. This surpasses previous records set by Gamers8 and The International.
This substantial investment in esports and gaming in Saudi Arabia has long been a topic of discussion within the community. Despite any underlying reasons, the Esports World Cup is shaping up to be a historic and remarkable event.
Exciting Beginnings
This year marks the inaugural Esports World Cup, supplanting the Gamers8 event that occurred in the region last year. Organizations will compete in various esports titles, earning points to rank them in ‘The Club Championship’ segment, where $20 million will be distributed among the top sixteen competing organizations in a multi-game competition.
Here is the full list of games to be played at the Esports World Cup, with the recent addition of Apex Legends:
- Counter-Strike 2
- League of Legends
- Dota 2
- EA FC
- Apex Legends
- Fortnite
- Honor of Kings
- ML:BB
- Overwatch 2
- PUBG Mobile
- Rainbow Six: Siege
- PUBG
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Teamfight Tactics
- RENNSPORT
- Rocket League
- Free Fire
- StarCraft II
CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, Ralf Reichert, shared his excitement about the record-breaking prize pool:
‘Setting the record for largest esports prize pool is a remarkable achievement, but what I’m most proud of is the positive message this sends to the wider esports and gaming community. More than $60 million is a testament to our investment in the future of global esports, a commitment to esports fans who deserve exceptional events, and an extension of our mission to create meaningful competitive opportunities with life-changing prize pools for esports athletes worldwide.’
The official schedule for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh this summer has yet to be confirmed. This event promises to be the largest in gaming and esports history, catering to enthusiasts of various genres including battle royale games, racing sims, fighting games, and shooters.
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