Alter Ego and Myth Avenue Gaming emerged as the 2025 APAC Predator League Champions for VALORANT and Dota 2 respectively. The epic showdown was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with top teams from 14 regions competing for the coveted Predator Shield and US$65,000 in prize money.
Heightening the atmosphere and giving the crowd a treat, Team ZOL Esports, the first runner-ip for VALORANT, mounted a dramatic comeback with six consecutive wins, to level the score at 11:11 from 5:11 after a critical mid-game reset. However, Alter Ego collected themselves and demonstrated unyielding teamwork to shut down the opposing team's momentum and seal their victory.
The home crowd gave Myth Avenue Gaming a rapturous cheer as they overcame Team Helios in an emphatic manner with a 2-0 victory in the Dota 2 Grand Finals to lift the Predator Shield in front of their adoring fans.
Aside from the Predator Shield, ten special awards with a total prize pool of US$20,00 were on the line in the Intel Allstar Vote for both VALORANT and Dota 2. The public voted for their favorite participating players based on their respective roles.
Two Intel MVPs were also crowned based on their performances in the tournament. They each received US$10,000 as part of this special recognition.
The 2-day APAC Predator League 2025 Grand Finals was a celebration of sports culture and entertainment, delivering a festival-like experience that went beyond a traditional esports tournament. The event bridged the gap between gamers and non-gamers with a spectrum of activities, from competitive gaming to engaging activities that highlighted energy, teamwork and community.
Acer introduced new elements in this year's Predator League, including debuting two exclusive champion avatars, Nero and Yuffy, alongside their animated video, and the Predator "It Lies Within" theme song in local languages. The community was treated to performances by Sandara Park and Minzy of the K-pop group 2NE1, as well as Malaysian stars Aina Abdul and Hael Husaini, and g22 from the Philippines. Another highlight, the Coswalk Competition, showcased Malaysia's top cosplay talent, with standout costumes and character portrayals of Valkia the Bloody from Warhammer: Age of Sigmar by Vinca Kazuki, Thanatos from Persona 3 by ak, and S.I.C. Amazon Alpha by Saiful SS Prop earning the top prizes from a RM 25,000 pool.
At the closing ceremony, Acer announced that the next Predator League will be hosted by Acer India.
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