Solo Leveling: Arise has just concluded its inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, and it was a spectacle to behold. On April 12th, at Ivex Studio in Korea, the event attracted top-tier players from around the globe to compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The excitement was palpable, with tickets selling out in less than a minute and thousands more fans tuning in online.
The tournament saw sixteen finalists, equally split between the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After a series of gripping rounds, the competition narrowed down to four elite players. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a mere 2 minutes and 57 seconds, cementing his status as the first-ever global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
For his triumph, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a fitting reward for his swift victory. The runners-up were also handsomely rewarded; the second and third-place finishers received KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million, respectively, along with LG UltraGearTM gaming monitors.
Beyond the intense competition, the event was a festival for fans, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It was a vibrant celebration of the community's competitive spirit and a promising debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage. Future tournaments promise to be even more exhilarating.
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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.
