The PUBG Mobile Rivals Cup marked the first international showdown between top Japanese and Korean teams, organized by Tencent. Despite its brief format, professional squads from both nations pushed hard, knowing it was their final shot at qualifying for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2021.
The event featured 16 teams that finished 2nd through 9th in the PUBG Mobile Japan League Season 1 and PUBG Mobile Pro Series Korea. Initially, winners REJECT and Hidden earned PMGC spots, but Hidden was later disqualified, with Warrior Esports stepping in.
Here's the complete two-day standings from the PUBG Mobile Rivals Cup.
Japan's BC Swell delivered a stunning comeback in the final match, eliminating Red Pepper's last player to snatch the title by a single point. Red Pepper finished second with 109 points, heartbroken after leading late. Team Square took third with 102 points, including two Chicken Dinners and 42 kills.
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Team Square started strong, holding second after Miramar and Sanhok maps, but faltered in the closing games. DS Gaming also showed early promise with solid performances.
Final points table:
BC Swell now advances to PMGC 2021, kicking off November 30, 2021, with 40 teams competing in East and West leagues. The event boasts a massive $6 million prize pool—the largest in PUBG Mobile history.
