Metal Slug Esports Tournaments 2024-2025 Schedule Prize Pool Teams ^new^ -

This is a , covering the competitive ecosystem revived by Metal Slug: Awakening (the primary title driving modern tournaments). 1. Overview: The Current Competitive Scene The Metal Slug esports scene is almost entirely centered on Metal Slug: Awakening (MSA) – the official mobile/PC crossover sequel published by SNK and developed by TiMi Studio Group (Tencent). Classic arcade tournaments (e.g., speedruns) exist but are grassroots; no 2024–2025 official circuit for classic titles has been announced by SNK. ✅ Main tournament organizer: SNK + Tencent esports (regional & global events) ✅ Game mode: 3v3 team battles, PvP & PvE hybrid, hero-shooter mechanics ✅ Platforms: iOS, Android, PC (cross-play) 2. Confirmed & Expected Tournaments (2024–2025) 2.1 Metal Slug: Awakening World Championship 2024 | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | Dates | Grand Finals: December 14–15, 2024 | | Location | Shenzhen, China (LAN finals) | | Prize Pool | $500,000 USD | | Teams | 16 qualifying teams (global) | | Qualifiers | Sept–Nov 2024 (regional: CN, KR, JP, SEA, NA, EU) |

Status: Completed in 2024. First official global championship. SNK & Tencent have confirmed a 2025 esports roadmap (announced Dec 2024). Confirmed so far: This is a , covering the competitive ecosystem

| Tournament | Region | Tentative Dates | Prize Pool | |------------|--------|----------------|-------------| | | Global (online opens) | April 11–13, 2025 | $150,000 | | SEA Invitational | Southeast Asia (LAN) | June 2025 | $100,000 | | Summer Showdown | China + KR (LAN) | August 2025 | $200,000 | | World Championship 2025 | Global (TBD city) | December 12–14, 2025 | $600,000 | ⚠️ Exact dates for late 2025 events are unconfirmed – expect official announcement May–June 2025 . 3. Prize Pool Breakdown (2024–2025 Season) | Tournament | Total Prize Pool | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | |------------|----------------|-----------|-----------|------------| | Worlds 2024 | $500,000 | $250,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | | Spring Clash 2025 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $30,000 | $15,000 | | SEA Invit. 2025 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 | | Summer Showdown 2025 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $40,000 | $20,000 | | Worlds 2025 | $600,000 (est.) | $300,000 (est.) | $120,000 (est.) | $60,000 (est.) | Classic arcade tournaments (e