Solo Leveling: Arise just concluded its inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Hosted on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, the event featured the intense Battlefield of Time mode and drew fans from around the globe. Tickets sold out in a mere minute, while thousands more watched the action unfold online.
The tournament brought together sixteen elite finalists, evenly split between the International and Asia Leagues, representing regions from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After a series of gripping matches, the competition narrowed down to the top four. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in an astonishing 2 minutes and 57 seconds to become the first global champion of Solo Leveling: Arise.
For his triumph, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a fitting reward for his swift performance. The runner-up and third-place finishers also reaped significant rewards, with KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million respectively, along with LG UltraGearTM gaming monitors.
The event wasn't just about the high-stakes competition; it also featured live giveaways and redemption codes, celebrating the vibrant community spirit and marking a promising debut for Solo Leveling: Arise in the global esports arena. Future tournaments are expected to be even more thrilling.
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Reflecting on his win, OhReung shared, "I’m deeply honoured 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's milestone of surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, you can visit the official website.
