The big Esports World Cup (EWC) is taking place in the city of Riyadh this summer. The first match of the tournament is now known
The Esports World Cup Foundation and global game developer MOONTON Games have announced that Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) will be the first confirmed title at the inaugural Esports World Cup in summer 2024. This partnership not only aims to put one of the leading mobile esports games in the spotlight, but also to promote the title internationally.
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, was delighted to welcome MOONTON Games and their flagship game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to the Esports World Cup ranks. He pointed out that the participation of one of the most popular mobile Esports titles in their unique tournament is an opportunity to attract millions of fans to the Esports World Cup. The event is set to be a celebration of video games and gaming culture.
MLBB at the Esports World Cup – a new chapter in the history of the game
The Esports World Cup will be the venue for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup event. The championship will bring together professional esports teams from 14 international regions and more than 35 countries. Players will compete for the largest prize pool in the history of the game
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular MOBA games for mobile devices worldwide with more than 110 million monthly active users and more than 1.46 billion installs, and a key element in the promotion and professionalization of mobile esports on an international scale. Known for its dynamic gameplay, it brings players from all over the world together in 5v5 team battles, choosing heroes with different skills and play styles to compete against each other on maps full of strategic points. MLBB is especially popular in the Asia-Pacific region.
The future of esports is in the hands of the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh is not just an eight-week festival celebrating healthy competition between male and female gamers from around the world. It’s also an initiative that brings together the best Esports titles in the world and their followers to compete for the top prize. We’ve already written about the EWC in more detail here.
We should have more details soon about the event and the titles of the next productions that will be competing in the championship. To learn more about the Esports World Cup, visit the EWC homepage. If you haven’t heard about Mobile Legends from MOONTON Games, check out their website.
