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The world of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) eSports is gearing up and all set for the M6 World Championship, the most prestigious and highly-anticipated accolade in the global mobile gaming scene, which is slated to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21-December 15, 2024 with the best professional gaming squads from across the globe competing for honor, pride and glory and overwhelmingly trubitastic in-game activities and rewards for MLBB players making bonding #GreaterThanEver. The 6th edition of the M Series returns with the theme #GreaterThanEver to signify its upgraded tournament level with an increased prize pool and new tournament format and convey the participating teams' stories as they strive for greatness and clinch the highest honors in the world of MLBB’s professional gaming scene.
The M6 World Championship aims to showcase the pinnacle of professional MLBB gaming. This year, the global tournament features 16 international teams vying to take home the biggest share of the increased prize pool worth US$1M (one million US dollars). Its first iteration, the M1 World Championship, was held in 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and since then, the M Series tournament has become one of the world's most popular eSports events in recent years and eventually of all time with the M5 World Championship attracting a Peak Concurrent Viewership (PCV) of 5.06 million according to eSports Charts.
The Road To M6 World Championship
The M6 commences with the Wild Card Stage on November 21-24, 2024, intending to empower rising regions with more opportunities to showcase their gaming prowess. The Wild Card Stage will see eight teams divided into two groups where they will compete in a single round-robin comprising best-of-three (BO3) matches. The top team of each group will advance to the second phase of the Wild Card Stage. The other six teams will be eliminated. Each group's top team will play a BO5 match, wherein the winner will advance to the Main Stage of the M6 World Championship. The Wild Card Stage matches scheduled for November 21-23 start at 2:00 pm (GMT+8). On the other hand, the second phase is scheduled for November 24 and starts at 5:00 pm (GMT+8).
Greater Than Ever Tournament Format
For the first time in M Series history, the Main Stage will be utilizing a Swiss Format which requires group draws after each round. Starting November 28, the Swiss Stage will see 16 teams play five stages. Eight teams getting three match wins will advance to the Knockout Stage while the other eight teams with three match losses throughout the Swiss Stage will be eliminated. Learn more about the Swiss Format via the explainer video which is seen on MLBB eSports' official Facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/MLBBEsportsOfficial/videos/8230552830389831. The Knockout Stage will be in a double-elimination format. The first round is in a BO3 match series and will happen on December 7, 2024. The second round will be in BO5 format and will run from December 8-14, 2024. The Grand Finals Day, in a BO7 match format, takes place on December 15 2024 starting at 5:00 pm (GMT +8).
Tournament Draw, Government Collaborations, Orchestral Performance And Carnival Revealed In Host City
MOONTON Games, the developer and publisher of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), recently conducted the M6 tournament draw and announced collaborations with the Malaysian government, carnival activities, and an orchestral performance by the Kuala Lumpur Orchestra. Held with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), eSports Integrated (ESI), and Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), the "M6 Unveiling: Greater Than Ever" event last November 8, 2024 was hosted offline at the Spacerubix sports complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and broadcasted live to millions of viewers. Here is the official Main Stage Swiss Format and Wild Card stage brackets.
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MOONTON also announced that the Grand Finals will open with an orchestral performance by the Kuala Lumpur Orchestra, a first for MLBB eSports. The performance was arranged in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, DBKL) and the Malaysia Digital Economy (MDEC). Besides being a showcase of the world's best MLBB talent, the M6 will also have a carnival at Axiata Arena on December 13-15, offering a host of family-friendly booths and activities. Entry to the carnival will be completely free with more details on registration to be provided at a later date. Fans can also look forward to the "M6LAYSIA MEMBARA" (meaning "M6laysia Ignites" in Bahasa Malaysia) event at Bukit Bintang in the morning of November 30th where prominent Malaysian personalities – such as Soloz, Alieff Irfan, Hairul Azreen, Ryan Bakery, Zizan Razak, and Zubir Khan – as well as Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports YB Adam Adli will pass a burning torch to the pedestal in Lot 10 akin to the Olympic Torch Relay. This represents the culmination of the #M6laysiakuGemilang (meaning "Glory to Malaysia" in Bahasa Malaysia) campaign which invites Malaysians to cheer for their respective states, each represented by a local personality. Minister Adam Adli delivered a speech at the event praising the impact of eSports, saying, "eSports has grown tremendously, both globally and here in Malaysia. Our games industry has seen an average growth of 8.9% annually since 2020, with over 50% of Malaysians now actively engaged as gamers. This robust ecosystem offers diverse career pathways, from professional athletes to team owners, content creators, and event organizers." He cited Soloz as an inspiration for those who want to enter the eSports ecosystem, saying, "A prime example is our own Soloz – once a national MLBB athlete, now the most-watched Malaysian creator and co-owner of Team Vamos who will proudly represent Malaysia in M6." The Deputy Minister endorsed MOONTON Games and the M6, reaffirming that "the government is dedicated to empowering eSports companies, ensuring that Malaysians can fully embrace the opportunities offered by this dynamic industry." His support builds on the Malaysia government's recently announced MYR20M Madani Budget 2025 allocation to enhance the eSports ecosystem which, according to him, follows "the success of the Selangor Red Giants at the Mid-Season Cup 2024 in Saudi Arabia where they won Malaysia's first major international MLBB title" and revealed that this allotment was due to the recognition "that our youth need access to these resources to compete internationally, and our commitment ensures that Malaysia continues producing world-class talents in eSports."
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#GreaterThanEver MLBB Gaming Awaits Fans Worldwide
Commemorating the progression of the most prestigious annual MLBB eSports tournament, the M6 introduces exciting activities to make #GreaterThanEver bonding moments with friends. Among the in-game activities include the M6 Pass Event which will allow players to take their hands on the new Claude skins, namely the Challenger's Spark, Challenger's Flare, and Cosmic Blaze. The all-new majestic Claude skin inherits the golden motif of the M-Series Honor. The "Cosmic Blaze" skin signifies the beginning of a new chapter for MLBB eSports. To obtain these much-anticipated skins, players can participate in the M6 Pass Main Event. Those who have pre-registered for the event, which is ongoing until November 17th November, are entitled to an M6 Pass EXP points x1000 reward at the start of the event the next day (November 18). The M6 Pass Main Event allows players to collect Pass EXP and in order to join in and take on daily M6 Pass tasks and tournament events throughout the tournament proper. Players can complete daily tasks to reach max level 150 while also unboxing exquisite M6-themed rewards such as the M6 Claude Prime skin, a whole set of M6 Battle Effect, M6 Avatar Border, M6 Trail Effect, M6 Claude Sacred Statue, and M6 Custom Action. An exclusive M6 Claude Figurine awaits those reaching the max pass level. Players can also use Diamonds to purchase the standard M6 Pass at 399 Diamonds or the M6 Pass Plus at 699 Diamonds to unlock more pass rewards including the M6 Claude skins, tons of Pass EXP, and M6 Trail Effects, among others. This pass also lets players unlock the M6 Claude Cosmic Blaze skin immediately. The original M6 Pass Shop will be converted into the Pass Lucky Prize Event where players can use Lucky Coins to exchange items in the Treasure Shop. The prize pool includes the M4 Beatrix Epic Skin and its new painted skin, M6 Claude's new painted Epic skin, Elite Skin random chest, and the M4 Beatrix Epic Skin and Prime Skin.
Battle Nights Are #GreaterThanEver With Ranked Game Rewards
Bonding with friends over ranked games is now greater than ever with the launch of M6 Battle Night on December 28-29, 2024 where players can enjoy battle bonuses such as Star Protection for three matches, Double Star-Raising Points for five matches, Double Protection Points for five matches, Double EXP for five matches, Double BP for five matches, free trials of 100 Epic skins, and free trials for all heroes. Players can select one (1) permanent skin for free in the unlocked battle chest that contains Rare, Epic, and Prime skins.
Meanwhile, other exciting activities are lined up to make gaming #GreaterThanEver. These include the following:
1. M6 Pass Gifting Feature: Purchase the M6 Pass to gift to friends or loved ones. The recipient must be part of the gifter's friend list who does not own an M6 Pass. Each player can only gift once.
2. M6 Guess: From November 18 to December 14, players can guess the winning team for each match series to get Pass EXP.
3. Tournament Honors: Check out past and present M Series tournament information in the Tournament Resources tab which displays the Champion teams, MVPs, and previous skins. Should the fan level of the M6 Team reach Lvl. 1, the team badge can be displayed on the Tournament Honor page.
4. Grand Finals Congratulatory Easter Egg: Pre-register for the Champion Day event on December 13 to acquire the event awards. Post-grand finals, an event banner will pop up to kickstart the M6 Party Week. Players can send an "M6" to the in-game chat room and the message will turn into a congratulatory message. They will also obtain the exclusive "Champion's Seal" to redeem the exclusive "M6 Final Avatar Border" during the Grand Finals Celebration Bonus Event.
5. M6 Skin Poll: Up to 30 heroes will be selected as the candidates for the upcoming M Series skin. Players can select their favorite heroes to be given skin by obtaining poll items from the Bonus Event page. Eight most-selected heroes will advance in the first week, four in the second week, and two in the third week. The winning hero for the M7 skin will be determined in the final week, and the final interpretation will be reserved by MOONTON Games.
6. M6 Viewing PCV Pack: Players can claim celebration packs for every peak concurrent viewership (PCV) milestone reached. This event runs on December 9-15.
The MLBB M6 World Championship is supported and endorsed by the following partners.
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