Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, and it was a spectacle to behold. Hosted on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, the SLC 2025 brought together elite players from around the world to compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The event was a smashing success, with tickets selling out in less than a minute and thousands more watching online.
The tournament featured sixteen finalists, split evenly between the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from regions like Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After a series of gripping matches, the competition narrowed down to four finalists. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a staggering 2 minutes and 57 seconds, earning the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
For his triumph, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a fantastic prize for his swift victory. The runners-up weren't left out either; the second and third-place finishers received KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million, respectively, along with LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors.
The event was more than just high-stakes gameplay; it featured live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream, celebrating the community's competitive spirit and marking a strong debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage. Fans can look forward to even more action-packed tournaments in the future.
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Reflecting on his victory, OhReung shared, “I’m deeply honored to share this shining moment of becoming a world champion with everyone. As a gesture of support, I will be donating half of my prize money to aid those affected by the recent wildfires in Korea.”
In other news, Solo Leveling: Arise recently rolled out an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. Head over to the official website for more details.