Solo Leveling: Arise's first-ever global tournament, the SLC 2025, concluded on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The event drew top players from across the globe to compete in the intense Battlefield of Time mode. Tickets sold out in less than a minute, and the livestream attracted thousands of eager fans.
The competition featured sixteen finalists, with eight from the International League and eight from the Asia League, representing regions including Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After several gripping rounds, the tournament narrowed down to four elite players. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in an astonishing 2 minutes and 57 seconds, earning the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
For his remarkable achievement, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runner-up and third-place finishers also received substantial prizes: 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 celebrated the community's spirit with live giveaways and redemption codes shared throughout the stream. This tournament marked a thrilling debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage, setting the stage for even more exciting future events.
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Reflecting on his victory, OhReung expressed his gratitude: "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 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, visit the official website.
