The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, the latest electrifying PUBG Mobile esports tournament, concluded this past weekend with a thrilling finale. Team Yangon Galacticos emerged victorious, clinching the title and securing the lion's share of the impressive $20,000 prize pool generously provided by PUBG.
The tournament unfolded on PUBG's newest and most expansive map to date, Rondo. This fresh battleground hosted 16 elite teams that earned their spots through a series of qualifying tournaments, including standout performances by D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.
Yangon Galacticos' triumph was sealed under the innovative SMASH format rules introduced at the PMRC Rondo Cup. According to these rules, a team needed to amass 30+ points followed by a victory in a separate match to claim the championship. However, after six intense matches, no team managed to meet these criteria, resulting in Yangon Galacticos being crowned champions due to their commanding points lead.
Around the worldThe competition was fierce, with HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third spots, respectively. Their performances underscore the success of the Rondo Cup and highlight PUBG Mobile's growing ambition in the esports arena, a trend that has been noticeably on the rise since 2024.
Interestingly, the inaugural tournament to feature the SMASH rule did not see a winner emerge via this new format. The effectiveness of these rules in fostering more skillful and engaging gameplay remains to be seen, and it will be fascinating to watch how tournament organizers adapt and refine this approach for future events.
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