Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Held on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, this event brought together the world's top players to compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The excitement was palpable, with tickets selling out in under a minute and thousands more tuning in online.
The tournament featured sixteen finalists, split evenly between the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After a series of intense rounds, the competition narrowed down to four elite players. Ultimately, it was OhReung who emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in an astonishing 2 minutes and 57 seconds to claim the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
OhReung's prize for this remarkable achievement included KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runners-up also walked away with impressive rewards: the second-place finisher received KRW 7 million and an LG UltraGearTM gaming monitor, while the third-place player took home KRW 3 million along with the same high-quality monitor.
Beyond the fierce competition, the event was a celebration of the Solo Leveling: Arise community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It marked a powerful debut for the game on the global esports stage, setting the stage for even more thrilling tournaments in the future.
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Reflecting on his victory, 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 that introduced a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game reaching over 60 million downloads. For more details, be sure to visit the official website.
