The curtains fell on the PMRC Rondo Cup 2025 this past weekend, with team Yangon Galacticos emerging victorious. The team clinched the title and the lion's share of the $20,000 prize pool, courtesy of PUBG, due to their commanding lead in points.
The tournament unfolded on PUBG's newest and largest map to date, Rondo. It hosted a fierce competition among 16 teams who earned their spots through various qualifying tournaments, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.
Yangon Galacticos' triumph was set against the backdrop of the newly introduced SMASH format rules. Under this innovative ruleset, a team needed to amass over 30 points and secure a victory in a subsequent match to claim the title. However, after six matches, no team met these criteria, paving the way for Yangon Galacticos to seize victory thanks to their overwhelming points lead.
The competition was fierce, with HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third positions, respectively. The success of the Rondo Cup underscores the growing momentum of PUBG Mobile's ambitious esports strategy, which has been on an upward trajectory since 2024.
Ironically, the inaugural tournament featuring the SMASH rule did not see a winner through this method. Whether this rule will make a comeback in future events remains to be seen, hinging on the organizers' assessment of its potential to foster more skilled and entertaining gameplay.
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