Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its thrilling first-ever global tournament, the SLC 2025, held on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea. This electrifying event brought together the world's top players in the Battlefield of Time mode, captivating fans who snapped up tickets in under a minute. Thousands more tuned in online, making it a must-watch showdown.
The tournament featured sixteen finalists, split evenly between the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After intense rounds, the competition narrowed down to four top contenders. 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 stellar performance, OhReung secured a prize of KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a fantastic reward for his swift victory. The runners-up were also well-rewarded; the second and third-place finishers received KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million, respectively, along with LG UltraGearTM gaming monitors.
Beyond the fierce competition, the event was a celebration of the community's spirit, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It marked a strong debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage, setting the stage for even more action-packed future tournaments.
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Reflecting on his victory, OhReung expressed his gratitude, stating: "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 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.