The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, a thrilling chapter in PUBG Mobile's esports saga, concluded this past weekend with Yangon Galacticos emerging as champions. Their victory not only secured them the prestigious title but also the lion's share of the tournament's $20,000 prize pool, generously provided by PUBG.
This event was set against the backdrop of PUBG's latest and most expansive map to date, Rondo. The map hosted a fierce competition among 16 teams, all of whom had earned their place through rigorous qualifiers such as D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.
Yangon Galacticos clinched the win under the tournament's innovative SMASH format rules. According to this new ruleset, a team needed to accumulate 30+ points and secure a victory in a different match to claim the trophy. However, after six intense matches, no team met these criteria, leaving Yangon Galacticos to take the crown due to their commanding lead in points.
Around the world, the competition saw HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third spots respectively, underscoring the Rondo Cup's success and PUBG Mobile's growing esports ambitions, which have been on an upward trajectory since 2024.
Interestingly, the tournament marked the debut of the SMASH rule, yet no team won through this mechanism, sparking discussions on its effectiveness and potential for future events. Whether the SMASH format will return in subsequent tournaments will likely depend on its ability to foster more skilled and engaging gameplay, a decision left to the event organizers.
For PUBG Mobile enthusiasts looking for a change of pace from the intense battles, consider exploring the latest edition of Ahead of the Game. Here, you can delve into the upcoming tower defense game, Sushimon, offering a fresh and strategic gaming experience.
