$100,000 Prize Pool and Live Grand Final in Seoul
Smilegate has announced that Epic Seven is moving into the Tournament Stages of the Epic Seven World Arena Championship 2025 (E7WC 2025). The global esports event will feature a $100,000 prize pool to determine the strongest World Arena player.
The Quarterfinals kick off on August 16, with matches continuing on August 23–24 and the Grand Final set for September 6. All matches will stream live on the official Epic Seven YouTube channel in Korean, English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Popular influencers from each region will join as commentators.
The Grand Final will take place offline in Seoul, Korea at the YES 24 Live Hall. More details about the offline event will be revealed soon.
The Players to Watch
Eight finalists advanced through the Preliminaries and Qualifiers, which were held across five servers: Global, Asia, Korea, Japan, and Europe. Two standout competitors include:
- GOMEAWME (Korea server): Last year’s runner-up and current No. 1 in the World Arena for four consecutive seasons.
- Xiao Xuenai (Asia server): Defeated last year’s champion, Hazamarei, during the Qualifiers.
The winner will take home $50,000 and the chance to design a custom skin for a Hero of their choice. Other finalists will also receive prize money.
Anniversary Showcase Update
On August 16, Smilegate will also release the second video of the Epic Seven 7th Anniversary Showcase. The video will highlight upcoming updates for the second half of 2025 and introduce events prepared to thank the community.
With high stakes, top players, and new updates ahead, E7WC 2025 is shaping up to be one of Epic Seven’s most exciting tournaments yet. For more details, visit the official Epic Seven site.
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