With the conclusion of the PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2024, Krafton has officially revealed the Esports Roadmap for 2025. This ambitious plan includes the return of Road to PGC, the Esports World Cup (EWC), a special TPP tournament series, and other exciting additions.
Road to PGC 2025 Details
The global PUBG Esports calendar for 2025 kicks off in March with regional series tournaments. The Road to PGS structure remains consistent, serving as the entry point for teams to the PUBG Global Series (PGS). There will be four PGS events throughout the year.
In addition to these, fans can look forward to three major multi-region events:
- PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2025
- Esports World Cup (EWC)
- PUBG Global Championship (PGC), the season-ending event to crown the year’s champions.
Esports World Cup and PUBG’s Role
PUBG joins a growing list of games confirmed for the Esports World Cup 2025, including Rainbow Six Siege, Crossfire, PUBG Mobile, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). The event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh during the summer, promising an incredible spectacle of competitive gaming.
The 2024 PGC crowned The Expendables from Vietnam as champions. Despite a rocky season with low rankings, the team delivered an outstanding performance in the Grand Finals, earning a $500,000 prize from the $1.5 million prize pool.
PUBG Players Tour: A New TPP Format
In response to the significant demand for third-person perspective (TPP) gameplay, Krafton introduces the PUBG Players Tour, offering a three-tiered competitive structure:
- PUBG Players Scrim: Regional competitions open to all players.
- Regions:
- Americas
- Asia-Pacific
- Asia
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
- Regions:
- PUBG Players Cup: Weekly finals where top-performing teams from the Scrim advance. Krafton aims to elevate this phase into a fully-fledged esports tournament with broadcasts and a prize pool.
- PUBG Players Masters: The ultimate phase for TPP enthusiasts. While details are scarce, this event promises high-stakes competition.
Final Toughts
PUBG Esports 2025 promises to be a landmark year, blending established formats with fresh initiatives like the PUBG Players Tour and the highly anticipated Esports World Cup.
Competitive PUBG fans have plenty to look forward to, with regional and international events pushing the boundaries of esports excitement. Stay tuned for more updates as we dive deeper into PUBG’s thrilling future!
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