Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea. This thrilling event drew top players from across the globe to compete in the intense Battlefield of Time mode. The excitement was palpable, with tickets selling out in under a minute and thousands more fans tuning in to watch the action unfold.
Sixteen finalists, evenly split between the International and Asia Leagues, hailed from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After several grueling rounds, the competition narrowed down to four elite players. Ultimately, OhReung 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 triumph earned him a hefty prize of KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runner-up and third-place finishers were also rewarded handsomely, receiving KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million respectively, along with LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors.
Beyond the fierce competition, the event was a celebration of the Solo Leveling: Arise community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes during the stream. It marked a strong debut for the game on the global esports stage, promising even more thrilling tournaments in the future.
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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 other news, 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.
This event not only showcased the competitive spirit of the Solo Leveling: Arise community but also set a high bar for future global tournaments.
