Roadblocks and Redemption: GeoGuessr's Esports World Cup 2025 Adventure
GeoGuessr Sparks Controversy as It Dive into the Esports World Cup Competition
Prepare to dive into the thrilling world of GeoGuessr's participation in the Esports World Cup Festival 2025 in Riyadh, hosted by the extremely popular online geography game. The event included the Last Chance Wildcard Tournament, part of the GeoGuessr World Championship series, promising a $20,000 prize pool and two spots to the World Championship in Copenhagen later in the year [1][3].
However, this announcement sparked a significant wave of negativity within the GeoGuessr community, and content creators spoke out against hosting the event in Saudi Arabia [2][4].
The Heat of the Controversy
The community's discontent regarding GeoGuessr's association with a country with human rights concerns was palpable. Map creators showed solidarity by making popular maps unplayable, and fans didn't hesitate to express their opinions on social media platforms, with many showing disappointment over the decision [2][4].
In response, Daniel Antell, the CEO of GeoGuessr, acknowledged the community's concerns and announced the withdrawal from the Esports World Cup. He emphasized that the company listens to their players and will continue to strive for what's right for them [2][4]. Consequently, the Last Chance Wildcard Tournament will no longer be part of the Esports World Cup Festival, with alternative plans for the tournament on the horizon [2][4].
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Sports betting and online casinos have found a new platform for growth in the world of esports, with GeoGuessr's participation in the Esports World Cup 2025 Festival promising a $20,000 prize pool and publicity for sports-betting ventures [1][3]. However, controversial human rights concerns associated with the host country sparked a wave of negativity within the GeoGuessr community, leading to the withdrawal from the event and the cancellation of the Last Chance Wildcard Tournament [2][4].
