One of the major news stories of 2024 is that the Esports World Cup is replacing Gamers8. While the Esports World Cup will feature various esports titles across PC, console and mobile – it’s still a major event to watch out for in mobile esports. This is because most major mobile esports titles will likely be taking part in the Esports World Cup.
The first title to announce its entry into the tournament series is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with its Mid Season Cup taking place at the event. PUBG Mobile and Free Fire have also hinted that it could be involved.
PUBG Mobile has already confirmed that its unnamed mid-season tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia. Free Fire, on the other hand, said in its roadmap that the game will be part of a global esports tournament in July, likely pointing to the Esports World Cup.
Thus, 2024 is a crucial year for the establishment of the Esports World Cup as a recurring major mobile esports event in the coming years. While Riyadh already has experience and infrastructure in place from its hosting of the Gamers8 over the past two years, the Esports World Cup will be bigger than ever.