Solo Leveling: Arise recently concluded its inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, which took place on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea. This thrilling event brought together top-tier players from across the globe, competing in the intense Battlefield of Time mode. The excitement was palpable, with tickets selling out in less than a minute and thousands more fans tuning in online.

The tournament featured sixteen finalists, split evenly between the International and Asia Leagues, representing regions such as Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After several rounds of fierce competition, the final showdown featured four exceptional players. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in an impressive 2 minutes and 57 seconds, earning the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.

For his remarkable achievement, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runners-up also received substantial rewards; the second and third place finishers took home KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million respectively, along with LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors.

Beyond the high-stakes competition, the event was a celebration of the Solo Leveling: Arise community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It marked a significant debut for the game on the global esports scene, setting the stage for even more exciting tournaments in the future.

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Reflecting on his victory, OhReung shared his thoughts: "I’m deeply honoured to share this shining moment of becoming a world champion with everyone. As a gesture of support, I will be donating half of my prize money to aid those affected by the recent wildfires in Korea."

In addition to the tournament, Solo Leveling: Arise recently released an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, visit the official website.