Seoul, South Korea / Mumbai, India – [21st of April 2025] —
World Cyber Games (WCG), the global esports
festival, has confirmed that its 2025 edition will feature a National Showdown
in India this September, in collaboration with Upthrust Esports, one of the
country's top esports event organizers. Building on the success of WCG 2024,
which introduced a creator-driven competition format, WCG 2025 will host
National Showdowns in India, Korea, and the Philippines, with a grand global
festival in Indonesia this December.
The Indian edition, dubbed WCG 2025 National
Showdown India, will showcase prominent Indian gaming creators in Creator
Rumble, a unique competition format combining competitive gaming with an
element of board-game-style unpredictability. Launched in 2024, Creator Rumble
has quickly become a hallmark of WCG, blending skill, entertainment, and
surprise.
To bring this exciting event to life in India,
WCG has teamed up with Upthrust Esports, known for its successful track record
in organizing influencer-led events and community-focused gaming content.
“India is one of the most dynamic and
fast-growing gaming communities in the world,” said Kyungjun Min, Director of Global IP Strategy
Division at Bigpicture Interactive. “We’re excited to collaborate with Upthrust
Esports to deliver a creator-first experience that truly reflects India’s
passion for gaming and entertainment.”
“We are thrilled to partner with WCG to bring
the world's premier gaming festival to India's doorstep. This Collaboration not
only showcases the incredible talent & passion of our gaming community but
also paves the way for a new era of opportunities - where Top Indian Creators
will be participating & the winning team will go against top global
creators in the WCG Festival 2025 at the global stage. Together WCG &
Upthrust are redefining what gaming & entertainment means in India &
beyond.” said Kartik Sabherwal, Founder & CEO, Upthrust Esports
More details on the lineup of creators,
competition format, and streaming platforms will be announced in the coming
weeks.
About WCG (World Cyber Games)
Founded in 2000, WCG is one of the world’s
most iconic esports festivals. Today, it serves as a global platform that
connects creators, gamers, and fans through interactive events and content.
About Bigpicture Interactive
Bigpicture Interactive is a South Korea-based
media and esports company and the official organizer of WCG. The company
specializes in creator-centered festival IPs that blend competitive gaming with
audience engagement.
https://www.bigpi.co/en/
About Upthrust Esports
Upthrust Esports is a leading Indian esports
event production company known for hosting large-scale tournaments and
creator-based gaming shows. It is widely recognized for bridging brand
engagement and gaming culture in India.
Links
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Announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIsgpwCoxN2/?igsh=emMwcnB5M2R4NHJo
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