Mumbai: eXTREMESLAND announces the return of the ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2024, inviting the gaming community to "Break limits!" This year, the tournament features 16 top teams and a prize pool of $100,000, promising an intense competition. The Grand Final will take place in mid-January 2025 in Shanghai, a major highlight in the global esports calendar.
Last year, eXTREMESLAND hosted an invitational event, rekindling the passion of Counter-Strike players worldwide. Eight teams from across the globe competed in Shanghai, creating unforgettable moments for both players and fans in the Asia-Pacific region.
In 2024, eXTREMESLAND returned to its open tournament format. The event will bring national teams to the final stage after they overcome rigorous regional challenges. The theme, 'Break limits,' embodies eXTREMESLAND's dedication to the Asia-Pacific CS community and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of competition.
The tournament will feature 16 top teams emerging from local qualifiers. Teams from Vietnam, Mongolia, Australia, Thailand, China, India, Singapore, Korea, the Philippines, and the Middle East will compete. Regional representatives will be announced starting in November. The teams will face off in Shanghai for the Grand Final, where the champions will be crowned.
BenQ India and South Asia’s managing director Rajeev Singh shared his excitement:"We are delighted to continue supporting Indian esports, playing our part in the ongoing revolution. Gaming is a key sector for BenQ India, and it is only set to grow further. Our gaming monitors have a long-standing reputation for delivering top-notch performance, and this event is an ideal platform to showcase our dedication to the gaming community."
The India qualifiers begin on 20 September 2024, with the first phase held online. Single-elimination matches will determine the top eight teams, who will then move to phase two for local qualifiers. In this phase, teams will play in a double-elimination format, with upper and lower brackets. The final two teams will face off at the local LAN finals, and the winner will represent India at the ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open. Teams can register and find more details about the rules at https://zowieextremesland.in.
