Solo Leveling: Arise's inaugural global tournament, SLC 2025, concluded with an exhilarating finish at Ivex Studio in Korea on April 12th. The event showcased the top-tier skills of players from across the globe, competing in the intense Battlefield of Time mode. The atmosphere was electric, with tickets selling out in under a minute and thousands more fans tuning in to watch the action unfold.
The tournament saw sixteen finalists, evenly split between the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After fierce competition, the finals narrowed down to four exceptional players. Ultimately, it was OhReung who emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a stunning 2 minutes and 57 seconds to claim the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.
For his triumph, OhReung was awarded a hefty prize of KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runners-up also reaped significant rewards: the second-place finisher received KRW 7 million, and the third-place winner took home KRW 3 million, both accompanied by LG UltraGearTM gaming monitors.
Beyond the high-octane gameplay, the event was a celebration of the community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. This successful debut on the global esports stage sets a high bar for future tournaments, promising even more thrilling competitions ahead.
For those looking to build the ultimate team, be sure to check out our Solo Leveling: Arise tier list.
In a heartfelt statement, OhReung expressed his gratitude: “I’m deeply honoured to share this shining moment of becoming a world champion with everyone. As a gesture of support, I will be donating half of my prize money to aid those affected by the recent wildfires in Korea.”
Adding to the excitement, Solo Leveling: Arise recently released an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, visit the official website.