The Apex Legends Global Series Midseason Playoffs at EWC 25 will be remembered not for who was predicted to win but for who actually did. VK Gaming, once considered underdogs on the international stage, have now emerged as champions in one of the most intense finales Riyadh has seen. Played out at the electric Qiddiya Esports Arena, this championship marked a moment no one saw coming and no one will forget. From a slow start to a meteoric finish, VK Gaming’s journey was nothing short of legendary.
The finals began with chaos. Giants like Alliance, last year’s Esports World Cup champions, stumbled right out of the gate. They struggled to find rhythm across the first three games, dropping to the bottom of the standings and never making it to match-point territory. Their fall set the tone for a weekend of unpredictable turns, where even the most experienced contenders could not find safety in reputation alone.
Early on, Saudi Arabia’s own ROC Esports took control. By the end of Game 3, they had a massive 30-point lead and were the first to reach match point. Fans expected them to close the gap quickly, but Game 5 flipped the story. ROC Esports were eliminated early, opening the gates for VK Gaming, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Team Falcons, Wolves Esports, and Nemesis Gaming to all step up.
Game 7 saw Team Falcons nearly grasp the title after a commanding round. But it was Wolves Esports who took the win, joining the growing list of match-point-eligible squads. The tension reached boiling point by Game 8, where quick exits from both Falcons and Alliance gave VK Gaming the opening they needed.
And they took it. In Game 9, the final battle became VK Gaming’s defining moment. With nerves of steel and flawless positioning, they held the high ground, pushed through the chaos, and wiped out the last teams standing. With the final ring collapsing, they locked down victory and earned their place in EWC history.
Not only did VK Gaming walk away with the championship and a colossal 600,000 dollars in prize money, but they also made history by becoming the first Chinese squad to win an EWC 25 title. Their win granted them 1,000 Club Championship points, further fueling their race for season dominance.
One player stood taller than the rest. Chen “QQ” Yin-hong, who earned 17 kills during the finals, became the tournament’s undisputed hero. His fearless pushes, sharp aim, and consistent play secured him the Sony MVP title and a bonus of 10,000 dollars. His performance is already being hailed as one of the most dominant displays of individual skill seen so far this season.
The battle royale saga is just getting started. With Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, and Warzone still to come at EWC 25, the energy in Riyadh is far from slowing down. VK Gaming’s victory is not just a triumph for their roster, but a warning shot to every team entering the arena next.
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