Kuala Lumpur – The APAC Predator League 2025 concluded with a spectacular display of skill and strategy as Alter Ego (VALORANT) and Myth Avenue Gaming (Dota 2) emerged victorious, claiming the prestigious Predator Shield. Competing against top teams from 14 regions, both champions walked away with a grand prize of USD 65,000 each.
The grand finals, held in Kuala Lumpur, were a thrilling showcase of esports excellence. Alter Ego’s VALORANT team demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming a dramatic comeback by ZOL Esports to secure their victory. Meanwhile, Myth Avenue Gaming’s Dota 2 team delivered a dominant performance, defeating Team Helios with a decisive 2-0 win.
Grand Final Results:
VALORANT (11 January 2025)
- Champion: Alter Ego (Acer Indonesia) – USD 65,000
- 1st Runner-Up: ZOL Esports (Acer Philippines) – USD 20,000
- 2nd & 3rd Runner-Up: Crest Gaming Zst (Acer Japan) and Xipto Esport (Acer Malaysia) – USD 7,500 each
Dota 2 (12 January 2025)
- Champion: Myth Avenue Gaming (Acer Malaysia) – USD 65,000
- 1st Runner-Up: Team Helios (Acer Indonesia) – USD 20,000
- 2nd & 3rd Runner-Up: Team Ivory (Acer Philippines) and 123 Gaming (Acer Mongolia) – USD 7,500 each
In addition to the main event, the Intel Allstar Vote awarded USD 20,000 in special prizes to standout players in both VALORANT and Dota 2. The public voted for their favorite players based on their roles, with each Allstar team member receiving USD 2,000.
Intel Allstar Team for VALORANT:
- Sentinel: Cud (Alter Ego)
- Duelist: Ray4c (Alter Ego)
- Controller: gotten (Alter Ego)
- Initiator: ValdyN (Alter Ego)
- Flex: invy (Team Secret)
Intel Allstar Team for Dota 2:
- Hard Carry: Cije (Helios)
- Mid Laner: Azura (Helios)
- Off Laner: Rusman (Helios)
- Support: Juju (Helios)
- Hard Support: you_K (Helios)
Two Intel MVPs were also recognized for their exceptional performances, each receiving USD 10,000:
- VALORANT: Cud (Alter Ego)
- Dota 2: Bob King (Myth Avenue Gaming)
The two-day event was more than just a tournament; it was a celebration of esports culture. Attendees enjoyed a festival-like atmosphere with activities ranging from competitive gaming to community engagement. Highlights included performances by K-pop stars Sandara Park and Minzy of 2NE1, Malaysian artists Aina Abdul and Hael Husaini, and Filipino group G22. The Coswalk Competition showcased top cosplay talent, with standout costumes earning prizes from a RM 25,000 pool.
Acer continues to push the boundaries of gaming excellence across the Asia Pacific region through grassroots competitions and premier events like the Predator League. This year’s tournament highlighted the passion, skill, and creativity that drive the gaming and esports communities.
Looking ahead, Acer announced that the next APAC Predator League will be hosted by the Acer India office, underscoring its commitment to fostering the growth of esports in the region.
