The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, a thrilling chapter in PUBG Mobile esports, concluded this past weekend, crowning Yangon Galacticos as champions. Their victory not only earned them the prestigious title but also secured the lion's share of the $20,000 prize pool, generously provided by PUBG.
The tournament unfolded on PUBG's latest and most expansive map to date, Rondo. This new battleground hosted 16 teams, each having earned their spot through various qualifiers, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.
Yangon Galacticos clinched their win under the PMRC Rondo Cup's innovative SMASH format rules. These rules stipulated that a team needed to accumulate over 30 points and secure a victory in a separate match to claim the title. However, after six intense matches, no team managed to meet these criteria, leading to Yangon Galacticos' triumph due to their overwhelming points lead.
The Rondo Cup also highlighted strong performances from HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports, securing second and third places respectively. This success underscores the growing momentum of PUBG Mobile's esports ambitions, which have been on an upward trajectory since 2024.
Interestingly, the inaugural use of the SMASH rule in this tournament did not result in a win through this format, sparking curiosity about its future in upcoming events. The effectiveness of the SMASH rule in promoting skilled and engaging gameplay will likely influence its adoption in future tournaments.
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