Hey, gamers! G-LYFE Nation, get ready for some next-level esports action. Warner Bros. Games, NetherRealm Studios, and RTS have unveiled the Mortal Kombat 1 Pro Kompetition, promising a killer international circuit for all you hardcore MK fans out there.
$255,000 Prize Pool and Event Kick-Off Details
Mark your calendars! The tournament is set to start on October 20 with a whopping $255,000 prize pool. The inaugural event will be none other than the East Coast Throwdown fighting game tournament. You got it, this is where the path to the Final Kombat World Championship begins.
Your Routes to Final Kombat
So how do you secure a spot in the grand finale slated for June 2024? There are two avenues to glory: either through the global Pro Kompetition leaderboard or via Regional League Finals. The format across these events will be 1 vs. 1 double-elimination brackets.
Mark These Partnered Events
Eager for more details? There will be four in-person partnered events:
- East Coast Throwdown, Stamford, Conn., USA (Oct. 20-22, 2023)
- Ultimate Fighting Arena, Paris, France (Nov. 24-26, 2023)
- CCXP/Comic Con Experience, São Paulo, Brazil (Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2023)
- Combo Breaker, Illinois, USA (Spring 2024)
Regional Programs and Qualification
Regional programs are on the table too, segmented into three core categories:
- North American League (North America East and West)
- Interkontinental Kombat (Europe East and West, Oceanic, and Middle East)
- Liga Latina (Brazil, Mexico, South America North, and South America South)
Within these, the top 8 players from each region will get their golden ticket to the online Regional Final. Win that, and you’re on to the Final Kombat World Championship.
Final Kombat Format Unveiled
When it comes to the Final Kombat World Championship, prepare for a fresh competitive format. There will be a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) to fill the 20th player slot. This LCQ will have an open registration for 256 players. Battle through a double-elimination bracket and you might just find yourself advancing to the Group Stage.
Group Stage will have 20 players divided into four groups of five each, based on regional qualification and leaderboard rankings. From there, the top 8 will go head-to-head in another double-elimination bracket, with placements decided by group performance.
