Correction at March 21, 7:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Moonton Games has retracted their previous statement, and clarified that the MLBB Chinese server has not yet been released.
The fight is on!
Moonton Games is intensifying its efforts to grow the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports scene in China with the the MLBB CN Pre-Season Invitational.
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The first stage of the tournament, which happens from March 21 to 31, 2024, features eight invited Chinese teams, including some of the biggest esports organizations in China such as JDG Gaming and Nova Esports.
Eight teams battle it out in the MLBB CN Pre-Season Invitational
According to MLBB CN Esports region head Mike Chu, they have a lot of things planned for the game’s esports ecosystem in the country, starting with the launch of this tournament.
“We will strive to provide professional opportunities to grassroots and professional Chinese players, showcasing the growth, strength, and potential of Chinese esports to an audience of over one billion global players,” he wrote.
The tournament is divided into two stages. The top-ranked teams on the second stage qualifies for the Mobile Legends Mid-Season Cup 2024 (MSC 2024) China qualifier.
In the qualifier, they compete to get two slots at MSC 2024, where a staggering US$3,000,000 prize pool awaits.
The second stage of the MLBB CN Pre-Season Invitational starts on April, while the MSC 2024 tournament begins on on June 28, 2024.
Fans can watch the livestream on the following livestream services.
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