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 the world's top players to compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The event was a resounding success, with tickets selling out in under a minute and thousands more fans tuning in online.
Sixteen finalists, evenly split between the International and Asia Leagues, traveled from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America to participate. After a series of gripping matches, the competition narrowed down to four elite players. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a remarkable 2 minutes and 57 seconds to claim 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 runner-up and third-place finishers also received substantial rewards, with KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million respectively, along with LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors.
Beyond the intense competition, the event was filled with excitement for fans, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes distributed throughout the stream. It was a true celebration of the community’s competitive spirit and a stellar debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage. Fans can look forward to even more thrilling tournaments in the future.
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Reflecting on his win, 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. For more details, visit the official website.
