CS:GO and Dota 2 will be part of the inaugural Esports World Cup to be held in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia this summer.
They will be joined by three other titles: Honor of Kings, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and StarCraft II, with additional titles to be announced soon.
The Esports World Cup will feature a cross-game competition structure, with plans to pit top esports players against each other while competing for a record prize pool.
“With a mix of storied PC games and some of the biggest mobile esports titles in the world, Esports World Cup captures the past, present, and future of esports,” Esports World Cup Foundation CEO Ralf Reichert said. “StarCraft II, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Honor of Kings are all outstanding titles for the Esports World Cup.
“From the games that foundationally defined this industry, to the premier mobile titles beloved by a new wave of gamers, we are building the World Cup to connect with and elevate clubs, players, fans, and the entire esports community.”
Honor of Kings recently announced a $15 million commitment toward growing the game’s international esports ecosystem. More than 1,000 events across the globe are scheduled for 2024 as the game prepares for a full international launch.
–Field Level Media
