Sega Corporation announced that it will hold the final tournament for the official pro tournament "GigaCrysta Presents Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" starting on Friday, October 18, 2024.
The winner of this tournament will be awarded a prize of 1 million yen and a spot in the official Sega "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 Final," which is scheduled to be held in March 2025.
The "GigaCrysta Presents Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" Final Tournament to Be Held!
The qualifying league for "GigaCrysta Presents Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" will begin on Friday, October 18, 2024, and the final tournament will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
In the qualifiers, participating players will be divided into eight blocks to compete in a league. The player who comes in first place in each block will advance to the final tournament.
In the final tournament, the winning player will be awarded a prize of 1 million yen, as well as an entry to the "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 Final," which is scheduled to be held in March 2025.
The final tournament will also be available for viewing via an internet live broadcast, so stay tuned for further announcements.
Please check the Puyo Puyo Champions special site for more details.
| "Puyo Puyo" Tournament Overview | |
| Tournament Name | Official Sega Pro Tournament "GigaCrysta Presents Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 2nd" |
|---|---|
| Dates | Qualifiers: Friday, October 18, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024 Finals: Sunday, November 24, 2024 *For watching the finals, a reception will be held on the first floor of the Sega headquarters on the day of the tournament. Please wait for further announcements for details. |
| Venue | Sega Headquarters, 11th Floor LIGHTHOUSE 11F LIGHTHOUSE, Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Garden Tower, 1-1-1 Nishishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0033 |
| Title Used | Nintendo Switch™ software "Puyo Puyo Champions" Puyo Puyo Tsū rules *The match will be played using the latest version available at the time of the tournament. |
| Tournament Format | ・Qualifiers: Held online Participating pro players are divided into eight groups to compete in a league. The top player from each group advances to the finals based on the number of wins. Winning condition: First to 10 wins ・Finals: Held offline A double-elimination tournament will be held with the eight players who advanced from the qualifiers. Winning condition: First to 10 wins |
| Awards | Winner: 1 million yen / Runner-up: 300,000 yen / Top 4: 100,000 yen The winner and runner-up will be granted entry to the "Puyo Puyo Grand Prix 2025 Final." |
What is "Puyo Puyo"?
"Puyo Puyo" is a falling-block puzzle game that was first released in 1991.
The basic rules of the game are to connect four or more Puyo of the same color to make them disappear, sending Garbage Puyo to your opponent to fill their field.
It's a popular title with many fans all over the world, known for its simple yet deeply strategic gameplay.
Numerous pro tournaments have also been held, and it has established itself as an esports title.
It features gameplay that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced players, and it's supported by a wide range of people.
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