Esports World Cup: Mobile Legends Set for 2025 Return

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Returns to Esports World Cup 2025

Following the apparent success of the Esports World Cup 2024, several game publishers have announced the return of their titles for the 2025 edition. Garena's Free Fire was an early confirmation, and now Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has joined the lineup.

The 2024 World Cup featured two MLBB competitions: the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational. These events brought together teams from around the globe in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Selangor Red Giants emerged victorious in the MSC, while Smart Omega Empress defeated Team Vitality (holders of a 25-game win streak since 2021) to claim the Women's Invitational title.

A Strong Showing, But Is It Enough?

While most games from the 2024 Esports World Cup are returning, a notable trend is the inclusion of primarily mid-tier or secondary tournaments rather than major championships. The use of the MLBB Mid Season Cup, for instance, might suggest the Esports World Cup is viewed more as a supplementary event than the main focus for some publishers. This is a double-edged sword; it avoids overshadowing established leagues, but it could also diminish the EWC's overall prestige.

Nevertheless, fans of the participating games will undoubtedly welcome the return of so many familiar titles to this prestigious tournament. And for those intrigued by MLBB, be sure to check out our tier list to discover the game's top-performing characters!