EWC 2025: ALGS Mid‑Season Playoffs – VK Gaming Crowned Apex Legends Champions
From July 10–13 at the electrifying Qiddiya Esports Arena within Riyadh's Boulevard City, 40 of the world's top Apex Legends teams clashed for prestige, Championship Points, and their share of a $2 million prize pool.
🔥 Tournament Format & Stakes
Pool Play: Two groups of 20 teams played ten grueling matches each. The Top 7 from each advanced straight to finals, ranks 8–17 entered the Last Chance Qualifier, and the bottom 3 were eliminated.
Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ): Another ten‑game gauntlet, allowing only the top 6 teams another shot at the finals .
Finals: A tense, match‑point format where the first team to hit 50 points and claim a first‑place finish would seize glory.
Legend bans played a critical role throughout: after each lobby, the most‑picked Legend was removed from the game—reshaping every team's strategy as the tournament progressed .
💥 Highlights from the Group Stage
This was a marathon, not a sprint:
Alliance dominated Group B early, amassing kills and high placements for a staggering 47‑point lead—confirming their status as early favurites.
S8UL, the Mumbai-based underdogs, fought valiantly to secure their spot in the finals—claiming first in Game 5 and staying in the top ranks throughout.
Team Falcons, cheered on by a massive home crowd, barreled through to second place in Group A, buoyed by chants and banners echoing around the arena.
⚔️ LCQ Showdown & Heroes' Farewell
The LCQ was high drama:
Big names like Sentinels, Shopify Rebellion, All Gamers, and Gen.G battled fiercely to earn the six remaining final spots.
iiTzTimmy of NRG announced his retirement mid‑tournament, adding emotional weight to his final competitive stand.
🏆 VK Gaming's Incredible Run
The finals were nothing short of epic:
VK Gaming, the APAC‑South squad, came out roaring—securing nine intense final matches and reaching match point in Game 6.
After dueling through fierce competition from Gen.G, ROC Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Wolves Esports, Team Falcons, 100 Thieves, and Team Nemesis, VK clinched the trophy in Game 9 on E‑District.
Their dominant performance earned them $600,000 in winnings, 3,000 ALGS Championship Points, and 1,000 EWC Club Points.
Roster: QQ (Wraith), Kasssa (Bangalore), and LqDuD (Rampart). Star player QQ also earned MVP honors with a $10,000 bonus.
In a powerful gesture, VK Gaming included keys from last year’s champions—Alliance—and local heroes like Team Falcons in their trophy base.
🎙️ What This Means for ALGS & EWC
Alliance's late‑tournament dominance showed why they’re true title contenders—matching expectations from analysts at the group stages .
The legend‑ban system tested teams’ adaptability like never before, reshaping playstyles mid-event .
VK Gaming’s triumph signals a rising APAC‑South force that now sets its sights on the ALGS Championship in Sapporo.
📺 Watch Rewards & Where to Catch the Action
Fans who tuned into the broadcast unlocked exclusive Twitch Drops, including “Out of Retirement” holospray (July 12) and “Scriptwriter’s Secret” gun charm (July 13)—plus a cumulative two‑hour watch unlocked all drops.
✅ Final Takeaway
The EWC 2025 Mid‑Season Playoffs delivered unforgettable moments: record‑breaking legend bans, home‑crowd favorites, tearful farewells, and an APAC squad rising to glory. With APAC‑South’s VK Gaming now atop the world, the next stop is the ALGS Championship in Sapporo. Expect even bigger battles soon.
📝 Podium & Prizes
🥇 VK Gaming $600,000
🥈 ROC Esports $320,000
🥉 Ninjas in Pyjamas $210,000
(Based on Liquipedia prize distribution)
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As the smoke clears in Riyadh, Apex Legends fans have witnessed a milestone event—one that reshaped the competitive landscape and set the stage for an epic season finale. The path to ALGS glory continues…
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