Predator Gaming announced the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018, its DOTA:2 league and eSports competition. The Philippines joins the action together with seven other countries as it begins its first Regional Qualifier in Bukidnon on November 18. The emerging victor of the Philippine Qualifier will be heading to Indonesia to compete for the $150,000 prize pool.
Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 is set to hold elimination rounds in seven countries in Asia Pacific, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia, where the final round will be held.
“We started our Predator gaming line around two and a half years ago, and within those two years, we have successfully reached first place in several countries. This is definitely a good starting point for us, and today we are proud to present the most anticipated eSports tournament in Asia Pacific that could take you to the next-level gaming experience with Predator,” said Andrew Hou, president of Predator Gaming Pan Asia Pacific Region. “Predator League is a milestone for Predator Gaming and is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and technological excellence, and our commitment to delivering best-in-class experiences to gamers without compromise.”
The first elimination round of the Predator League will be conducted in each country, and will last for approximately three months (until January 2018). The Philippine Leg consists of four Regional Qualifiers, each with a prize pool of PHP 30,000, and the National Finals, with a prize pool of PHP 100,000.
The Regional Qualifiers will be held in various areas of the country, namely Mindanao (Bukidnon), Visayas (Bacolod), North Luzon (La Union), and NCR (Marikina).