The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, a thrilling PUBG Mobile esports tournament, concluded this past weekend, with team Yangon Galacticos emerging as the champions. Their victory not only secured them the title but also the lion's share of a $20,000 prize pool, courtesy of PUBG. The tournament, which took place on PUBG's latest and expansive Rondo map, showcased 16 teams that had qualified through various tournaments, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.
Yangon Galacticos clinched the win under the newly introduced SMASH format rules. This ruleset required a team to accumulate 30+ points and secure a victory in a different match to claim the title. However, after six matches, no team met these criteria, resulting in Yangon Galacticos taking home the victory due to their overwhelming points lead.
With HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third spots, respectively, the Rondo Cup has undoubtedly been a success for PUBG Mobile and their ambitious esports plans that have been on an upward trajectory since 2024. It's worth noting the irony that the first tournament to introduce the SMASH rule did not see a winner via this method. Whether the SMASH format will make a return in future tournaments will depend on the organizers' assessment of its ability to promote more skilled and entertaining gameplay.
For dedicated PUBG Mobile fans looking for a change of pace from the intense shooting action, consider exploring other gaming options. The latest edition of Ahead of the Game features an upcoming tower defense release, Sushimon, which might offer a refreshing break from the usual gameplay.
