The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025 concluded this past weekend, marking a thrilling end to one of PUBG Mobile's most anticipated esports tournaments. Team Yangon Galacticos emerged victorious, clinching the title with their commanding points lead. This victory not only crowns them as champions but also secures them the lion's share of the $20,000 prize pool, generously provided by PUBG.
The tournament unfolded on PUBG's latest and largest map to date, Rondo. This expansive new battleground hosted 16 elite teams who earned their spots through various qualifiers, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.
Yangon Galacticos' triumph was set against the backdrop of the newly introduced SMASH format rules. Under these rules, a team needed to accumulate 30+ points followed by a victory in a separate match to claim the title. However, after six intense matches, no team managed to meet these criteria, resulting in Yangon Galacticos being declared the winner due to their overwhelming points lead.
The competition was fierce, with HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third spots respectively. The success of the Rondo Cup underscores the growing ambition and momentum of PUBG Mobile's esports scene, which has been on an upward trajectory since 2024.
Interestingly, the inaugural tournament to feature the SMASH rule did not see a winner emerge through this method, sparking curiosity about its future in PUBG Mobile tournaments. Whether this rule will return to encourage more skilled and engaging gameplay will likely be a decision for the organizers to ponder.
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