Competitive Gaming World Tour Announces Schedule of Games for 2024
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 is set to take place this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the global expansion of esports. Tencent's Honor of Kings, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and StarCraft II have been announced as the initial five games for the inaugural event, with more titles to be revealed soon.
Honor of Kings, a leading mobile MOBA with a massive playerbase in China, aims to enhance the international esports ecosystem with a $15 million commitment and over 1000 events in 2024. The game will be hosting its full global launch later this year and has been added to the Esports World Cup lineup.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, a leading Southeast Asian mobile MOBA, leads mobile gaming with its fast-paced 5v5 matches. The game included both men's and women's divisions in EWC 2024, showcasing its regional prominence. Mobile Legends underlines the high skill level and international appeal across games, with teams like the Selanger Red Giants and Omega Empress competing in the tournament.
Dota 2, a flagship PC MOBA by Valve, remains a pillar of PC esports globally. Despite cyclical popularity dips, Dota 2 still commands a dedicated global fanbase and high-stakes tournaments, sustaining its esports stature.
StarCraft II, a legendary real-time strategy game from Blizzard, maintains a passionate core community, particularly strong in Korea and among RTS enthusiasts. While less mainstream than MOBAs/shooters now, ongoing support and nostalgic competitive events preserve its niche appeal.
Counter-Strike 2, the latest evolution of the long-running Counter-Strike series, signifies a new era in its enduring popularity in the esports world. Top players like Mathieu “ZywOo” and champion teams have demonstrated the game's high prestige with major tournament history and large fanbases, including emerging Asian teams.
The Esports World Cup serves as a platform not only for traditional PC esports but also mobile and regional powerhouse titles, reflecting the evolving landscape of competitive gaming. The event aims to unite diverse platforms, genres, and fans for an unprecedented global celebration of gaming.
The Esports World Cup Foundation believes that the chosen games represent outstanding titles for the Esports World Cup. The games included in the Summer 2024 program are Honor of Kings, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and StarCraft II. The Esports World Cup's Club Program and publisher reveals aim to foster cross-game competition, connect audiences with their favourite titles, and create new fandom opportunities.
The Esports World Cup aims to connect with and elevate clubs, players, fans, and the entire esports community. The event is designed to capture the past, present, and future of esports, with a mix of storied PC games and popular mobile titles. The Esports World Cup campaign showcases the rise of esports as a global phenomenon, culminating in the event in summer 2024.
EWC 2024 is part of a multi-year effort by the Saudi Arabian Esports Federation to expand esports globally with diverse competitive titles, including new additions like online chess, Fatal Fury, and Valorant in 2025. The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced its commitment to uniting diverse gaming communities for a global event, aiming to build a more inclusive and connected esports ecosystem.
Sports, such as Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, have been announced as part of the Esports World Cup 2024 lineup, showcasing the global expansion of esports. The Esports World Cup aims to connect diverse gaming communities and create a more inclusive esports ecosystem.
