MOONTON Games has unveiled its ambitious esports plans for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) in 2025, providing insight into the competitive landscape for the game and its broader aspirations in the mobile esports ecosystem.
The announcement was made during the M6 Summit in Malaysia, where MOONTON also shared its plans to develop a new multiplayer auto battler title, Magic Chess: Go Go, with a focus on regional esports tournaments and global community building.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 2025 Esports Roadmap
The centerpiece of MLBB’s 2025 esports calendar will still revolve around its two flagship events: the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) and the M World Championship. However, there are some notable changes for next year:
- MSC 2025: The MLBB Mid-Season Cup is scheduled to take place from mid-July to early August 2025.
- M World Championship: Fans will have to wait until January 2026 for the return of the M World Championship, as the event will not occur in 2025.
- Southeast Asian Games 2025: MLBB will continue to play a significant role in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, set to take place in Thailand in mid-December 2025. Both men’s and women’s events will feature MLBB, ensuring a prominent presence at this regional competition.
Third-Party Tournaments
In addition to the major MLBB events, MOONTON has highlighted other third-party competitions as part of the esports ecosystem in 2025. Notable mentions include:
- Snapdragon Pro Series
- ESL FACEIT Group’s mobile esports ecosystem
These third-party events will further contribute to the growing MLBB competitive scene, expanding the game’s reach in global mobile esports.
Regional MPL Circuits
The MLBB Professional League (MPL) will continue to serve as the backbone of regional esports competitions, with leagues operating in:
- Indonesia
- The Philippines
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Cambodia
- LATAM
- MENA
- And, as of 2023, China
MOONTON also looks forward to expanding into CIS, North America, Turkey, and Myanmar, following the game’s increasing popularity worldwide. Mike Chu, Head of Regional Esports & China at MOONTON Games, expressed excitement about the game’s continued growth, especially following the launch of the Chinese league.
Magic Chess: Go Go – MOONTON’s New Esports Venture
MOONTON is also expanding into new territory with its new title, Magic Chess: Go Go, a standalone multiplayer auto battler that evolved from a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang mode into its own game.
With plans to roll out regional tournaments, starting in Indonesia in 2025 and expanding to the rest of Southeast Asia, Magic Chess: Go Go is positioned to tap into the rapidly growing auto battler genre.
In addition to regional competitions, MOONTON aims to foster a vibrant community for the game, working with streaming platforms and influencers to engage content creators and key opinion leaders (KOLs). This effort is aimed at ensuring the game’s success in the esports ecosystem.
- Soft Launch in Malaysia and Singapore: Magic Chess: Go Go has already soft-launched in Malaysia and Singapore, with a wider Asia-Pacific release scheduled for early 2025.
- Pre-Registrations: The game has already seen impressive pre-launch interest, surpassing 8 million pre-registrations.
MOONTON is also investing in integrity and fair play within its mobile esports ecosystem. Recently, the developer partnered with the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) to introduce new policies to improve the competitive environment for mobile esports titles.
MOONTON’s Expanding Influence in Esports
Alongside the MLBB esports roadmap, MOONTON has demonstrated its commitment to fostering growth across the mobile esports scene. The company’s recent partnership with the Jordan Esports Federation (JEF) aims to develop Jordan’s gaming and esports ecosystem, with joint efforts to host MLBB events and educational programs.
As the developer strengthens its foothold across multiple mobile titles and regions, the road ahead looks promising for MOONTON Games and its esports ventures.
Conclusion
MOONTON Games’ 2025 esports roadmap for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang promises another year of exciting competitions, with significant events like the Mid-Season Cup and the Southeast Asian Games 2025.
While the World Championship takes a year off, the introduction of Magic Chess: Go Go adds another exciting dimension to the company’s expanding esports portfolio.
As MLBB continues to dominate the mobile esports landscape, MOONTON’s efforts to diversify its offerings and build regional communities for Magic Chess indicate a bright future for mobile gaming in esports.
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