The 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) in London concluded in dramatic fashion, with South Korean team Dplus KIA (formerly DAMWON Gaming) claiming the title by just one point over their rivals, RC BRA Esports.
Dramatic Journey to Victory
The tournament took place from December 6 to 8 at ExCeL London, where Dplus KIA’s journey was far from easy. Starting as South Korea’s second seed, the team initially fell short of direct qualification for the Grand Finals, finishing fourth in the Group Stage.
Despite this, they persevered, progressing through the Survival and Last Chance Stages. Their remarkable consistency in the Grand Finals paid off, culminating in a nail-biting final match that saw them edge out RC BRA Esports by a single point.
First International Victory
This victory marks Dplus KIA’s first international title, not only for the team but also for South Korea. Along with the coveted PMGC trophy, the team earned an impressive prize pool, totaling around USD 457,250. The breakdown of their earnings is as follows:
- USD 16,000 from Group Stage #4
- USD 10,000 from Group Stage participation reward
- USD 9,750 from Survival Stage #2
- USD 6,500 from Last Chance #5
- USD 400,000 from Grand Finals 1st place
- USD 15,000 from Grand Finals participation reward
Additionally, Nolbu, one of Dplus KIA’s standout players, was awarded the FMVP (Finals Most Valuable Player) title for his stellar performance throughout the finals.
Looking Forward to 2025
With the conclusion of the 2024 PMGC, the PUBG MOBILE Global Esports calendar for the year wraps up. The 2025 season will kick off with the PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) in Spring, held in Uzbekistan. This will be followed by the PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) in Saudi Arabia, and the year will culminate with the PMGC in Winter, hosted in Thailand.
Final Toughts
This victory is a significant milestone in Dplus KIA’s esports journey, and the team’s success has raised the bar for PUBG MOBILE competition in the years ahead.
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