Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to return for Esports World Cup in 2025

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Returns to Esports World Cup 2025

The Esports World Cup 2024 proved a significant success, prompting numerous publishers to confirm their games' return for the 2025 edition. Following Garena's Free Fire announcement, Moonton has confirmed Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) will also be featured.

The 2024 tournament showcased two MLBB events: the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational. International teams competed in Riyadh, with Selangor Red Giants winning the MSC gold and Smart Omega Empress defeating Team Vitality (holders of a 25-game win streak since 2021) in the Women's Invitational.

A Promising, Yet Questionable, Future?

While most games from the 2024 Esports World Cup are returning, a notable trend emerges: the absence of truly major championships. The inclusion of MLBB's mid-season cup, for instance, might suggest the Esports World Cup is viewed as a supplementary event rather than the primary focus. This is a double-edged sword; it prevents overshadowing established leagues but could also diminish the EWC's perceived importance.

Despite this, fans will undoubtedly welcome the return of many favorite titles to this prestigious tournament. Intrigued by MLBB? Check out our Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tier list to discover the top-tier characters!