When you think of esports titans, names like League of Legends , Counter-Strike , and Street Fighter 6 usually dominate the conversation. However, 2024 has seen a surprising and heartwarming surge in the retro fighting game community, spearheaded by the re-release of a classic: .
: This is the primary competitive mode where clubs battle in 3v3 combat to capture flags and earn points. The tournament progresses through phases, culminating in the Peak of Glory , where the top 64 clubs are divided into Ultimate, Elite, and Challenger groups.
The 2024 tournaments were defined by the patch. When you think of esports titans, names like
: Features competitive teams vying for a spot in the top tier.
The "teams" in Metal Slug esports are organized as . Rankings are determined by performance in the Sky Tournament : The tournament progresses through phases, culminating in the
Thanks to the release of Metal Slug Tactics and the highly regarded Metal Slug Ace (the updated arcade competitive version gaining traction in Asia), the run-and-gun legend has transformed from a couch co-op memory into a legitimate competitive spectacle.
by announcing a "Minimum Player Guarantee" of $2,000/month for any player competing in a World Championship qualifier, effective January 2025. The "teams" in Metal Slug esports are organized as
Unlike the Esports World Cup 2024 , which featured a record-breaking pool across 22 titles, Metal Slug: Awakening rewards are often a mix of modest cash sponsorships and high-value in-game items: