Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, which concluded on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea. The event was a thrilling spectacle that drew top players from around the globe to compete in the 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.
The tournament saw sixteen finalists, evenly split between the International and Asia Leagues, representing regions across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After several intense rounds, the competition narrowed down to four finalists. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in an impressive time of 2 minutes and 57 seconds, thus earning the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
For his remarkable achievement, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runners-up also received substantial rewards; the second and third-place finishers took home 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 Solo Leveling: Arise community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It marked a strong debut for the game on the global esports stage, setting the stage for even more exciting future tournaments.
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In a heartfelt statement following his victory, OhReung expressed his gratitude: “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 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.
