Esports World Cup 2025 In Riyadh: S8UL To Compete In Chess, EAFC 25, Tekken 8, COD - All You Need To Know

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S8UL, a renowned name in esports and gaming content, is set to participate in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. The event will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24. S8UL will compete in five titles: Chess, EAFC 25, Tekken 8, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Apex Legends. More titles and official rosters will be announced soon.

Chess makes its debut at this year's EWC with a prize pool of $1.5 million. The tournament will feature 24 major esports titles and crown a Club Champion as the top-performing organization across all games. The event promises to be the largest gaming festival globally, with over 50,000 square meters dedicated to fan activities and entertainment.

S8UL is India's first team to represent the nation in Chess at this prestigious tournament. By entering globally competitive titles like EAFC, Warzone, Apex, Tekken, and Chess, S8UL becomes one of the first Indian organizations to compete on such a large scale across diverse esports titles. This participation signifies a step towards global recognition for Indian esports.

Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL stated, "The announcement video was our way of involving the community right from the start – showcasing that S8UL’s strength lies not just in gameplay but in storytelling." He added that their entry into these titles is not just participation but a statement that S8UL is going global.

S8UL launched an engaging announcement video featuring popular content creator BeYouNick and its star-studded roster. The storyline follows a raid at the S8UL gaming house by an 'EWC Squad', leading to humorous reveals and cryptic clues. The video has gained over 2.8 million views on Instagram and more than 738K views on YouTube.

The organization plans an extensive campaign across India before the World Cup. This includes visits to over 20 cities with unique content, IRL experiences, roster reveals, behind-the-scenes access, and opportunities for fans to celebrate with the team. This initiative aims to unite India's vibrant gaming community under one flag.

Leading India's Global Gaming Revolution

S8UL stands as the only Indian content and esports organization to have won at the prestigious Esports Awards. With creators who redefine competitive play and pop culture boundaries, S8UL leads India's global gaming revolution. The Esports World Cup 2025 marks another milestone in their journey.