"Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Set for 2025 Esports World Cup Return"

The Esports World Cup 2024 has been a notable success, prompting many game publishers to confirm their participation for the 2025 event. Garena's Free Fire has already announced its return, and now Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is set to join the lineup once again. This exciting news means fans can look forward to seeing more high-level competition in the mobile gaming arena.

At the Esports World Cup, MLBB will feature two significant events: the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational. Both events will see teams from around the globe travel to Riyadh to compete. In the MSC, Selangor Red Giants emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal. Meanwhile, the Women's Invitational was won by Smart Omega Empress, who impressively defeated Team Vitality. This victory was particularly noteworthy as it ended Team Vitality's remarkable streak of 25 consecutive championships, which had been unbroken since 2021.

Big, but Big Enough?

While virtually all of the previously featured games are set to return for the Esports World Cup 2025, it's important to consider the scale of these events. For instance, MLBB's main event being the Mid Season Cup might suggest to fans that the Esports World Cup is viewed more as a supplementary competition rather than the primary event. This can be interpreted in both positive and negative lights. On the positive side, it ensures that the EWC does not overshadow the existing major leagues. However, on the downside, it might be seen as less prestigious compared to the main tournaments.

Nevertheless, fans of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and other returning games should be thrilled to see their favorite titles back in the spotlight at this glamorous tournament. If you're inspired to dive into MLBB, be sure to check out our rankings to discover which characters are currently top-tier in the game!