The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, a thrilling PUBG Mobile esports tournament, concluded this past weekend with an exciting finish. Team Yangon Galacticos emerged victorious, clinching the title and the lion's share of the $20,000 prize pool generously offered by PUBG. Their triumph was a testament to their skill and strategy, as they dominated the competition with an overwhelming points lead.
The tournament unfolded on PUBG's latest and largest map to date, Rondo. This expansive new battleground hosted 16 teams that earned their spots through various qualifying tournaments, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall. The introduction of the Rondo map added a fresh dynamic to the competition, challenging teams to adapt and strategize in new ways.
A notable feature of the PMRC Rondo Cup was the implementation of the brand new SMASH format rules. Under this innovative ruleset, a team needed to accumulate 30+ points and secure a victory in a different match to claim the championship. However, after six intense matches, no team managed to meet these criteria, leading to Yangon Galacticos' victory based on their superior points total.
The tournament also saw HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third spots, respectively, underscoring the competitive nature of the event. The success of the Rondo Cup highlights PUBG Mobile's ambitious esports plans, which have been on an upward trajectory since 2024.
Interestingly, the first tournament to introduce the SMASH rule did not see a winner emerge through this method, sparking discussions on its effectiveness. Whether the SMASH format will return in future tournaments will depend on the organizers' assessment of its ability to foster more skilled and entertaining gameplay.
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