The Esports World Cup (EWC) has officially unveiled its first game title for the 2025 edition: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This popular FPS franchise will replace Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which was featured in the 2024 tournament. Atlanta Faze emerged victorious in the 2024 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare competition. They have claimed a prize pool of $600,000.
What is Esports World Cup aka EWC
The Esports World Cup is an elite multi-genre esports competition that will take place annually in Saudi Arabia from 2024 during July and August in a world-class venue in Riyadh Boulevard City. The EWC will offer the largest prize pool in esports and feature the most popular esports titles across all major gaming genres. It will welcome a new cross-game competition format, awarding prizes for individual game titles and club performances. It is designed for both professional esports players and gaming enthusiasts, with qualifiers to provide as many teams as possible with the opportunity to participate, along with a thrilling calendar of on-the-ground activations, live entertainment, and competitions for fans.
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EWC 2025 will feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The specific prize pool for the 2025 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tournament has not been announced. It is expected to be significant. Last year, the EWC featured a diverse range of games, including Dota 2, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and more.
The EWC is a major esports initiative backed by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The country has invested heavily in the esports industry, aiming to establish itself as a global esports hub. However, this move has also sparked controversy due to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Despite the criticism, the EWC continues to grow and attract attention from the global esports community.
