Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, and it was an event to remember. Hosted on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, the SLC 2025 attracted top players from around the world to compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The excitement was palpable, with tickets selling out in less than a minute and thousands more watching online.
The tournament saw sixteen finalists, with eight each from the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After a series of nail-biting rounds, the competition narrowed down to the final four. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a stunning 2 minutes and 57 seconds to claim the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
OhReung's triumph earned him KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a well-deserved reward for his swift victory. The runners-up were also handsomely rewarded; the second-place finisher received KRW 7 million, and the third-place player took home KRW 3 million, each accompanied by LG UltraGearTM gaming monitors.
Beyond the intense competition, the event was a festival for fans, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It was a vibrant celebration of the community's competitive spirit and a successful debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage. Future tournaments promise to be even more exhilarating.
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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 addition to the tournament, Solo Leveling: Arise recently released an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, be sure to visit the official website.
