Red Bull " is the world's most famous energy drink that gives wings to those who drink it.
In addition to energy drinks, Red Bull is also famous for sponsoring and hosting events in many other genres, including various sports, air racing, motorsports, and music.
One of the areas in which Red Bull focuses its efforts is e-sports.
In addition to sponsoring many events, Red Bull is also actively involved in organizing events and supporting professional e-sports players.
Red Bull has announced the return of the popular "Red Bull 5G" event after a 5 year absence !
East-West battle of 5 genres and 5 games
Red Bull 5G " is an inter-team event in which professional and amateur game players are divided into East and West teams to compete in five games from five different genres.
The event was held for five years from 2012 to 2016, and the format, in which players of different genres, who normally do not interact with each other very often, team up to fight against their opponents, gained popularity.
The "Red Bull 5G" had been over with the recognition and status of gaming as an e-sport, but this time, it will go back to the origin of " Why do people play games? This time, however, it will be revived after a five-year absence in order to go back to the basics of "Why do people play games?
This time, Gunma Prefecture, which has been utilizing e-sports as a way to "develop people, towns, and jobs (regional development)" and "enhance Gunma's brand power," has been invited as a partner, and the Red Bull 5G 2021 FINALS will be held in November at " G-Messe Gunma" (G-Messe Gunma). The Red Bull 5G 2021 FINALS will be held at "G-Messe Gunma " (Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture) in November.
The titles of the five games to be played at Red Bull 5G 2021 have been announced!
For some games, qualifying dates have been announced and entries are now open, so let's take a look at them along with the game titles!
SPORTS "eFootball Winning Eleven 2021 SEASON UPDATE
| Number of applicants | To be announced at a later date |
|---|---|
| Match format | To be announced at a later date |
| Date and Time | East Preliminary Round (Online) to be announced at a later date
Online Preliminary Round for West Representative to be announced at a later date |
| Entry Method | To be announced at a later date |
RACING "Gran Turismo SPORT
| Match Format | Online Time Trial |
|---|---|
| Supported formats | PlayStation 4 *PlayStation 5 also supported |
| Date and Time | Online Preliminary Round for East
Entry : July 5, 2021 (Mon) 16:00 - July 25, 2021 (Sun) 23:59 Ranking Registration : July 9, 2021 (Fri.) 16:00 - July 25, 2021 (Sun.) 23:59 (tentative) Online Preliminary Rounds for the West Entry : July 26, 2021 (Mon) 16:00 - August 15, 2021 (Sun) 23:59 (tentative) Ranking Registration : July 30, 2021 (Fri.) 16:00 - August 15, 2021 (Sun.) 23:59 (tentative) |
| How to enter | Entry can be made at a later date in the "Sports Mode" in the game. |
FIGHTING "Tekken 7
| Number of players | 64 teams, 192 players |
|---|---|
| Match format | 3vs3 team tournament (PC/Steam version) |
| Date and Time | East Preliminary Round: Saturday, July 31, 2021 (tentative)
West Preliminary Round: Sunday, August 1, 2021 (tentative) |
| Entry Method | Entries can be made on Smash.gg from Thursday, May 20, 2021.
URL : https://smash.gg/redbull5g2021_fighting |
PUZZLE "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
| Number of players | 64 players for each of Puyo Puyo and Tetris on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC and Steam. |
|---|---|
| Match format | Tournament matches for Puyopuyo and Tetris on each hardware |
| Date and Time | East Preliminary Round: August 14, 2021 (Saturday) (tentative)
West Preliminary Round: August 15, 2021 (Sun.) (tentative) |
| Entry Method | Entries can be made on Smash.gg from Thursday, May 20, 2021.
URL : https://smash.gg/redbull5g2021_puzzle |
FREE "Jantama" (Japanese title)
| Number of applicants | Up to 1,000 players for both the East and West online qualifiers. |
|---|---|
| Match format | Ladder games within a period of time |
| Date and Time | Online Preliminary Round for East
1st Round : July 2, 2021 (Fri) 15:00 - July 6, 2021 (Tue) 23:59 (tentative) 2nd Round : July 9, 2021 (Fri) 15:00 - July 13, 2021 (Tue) 23:59 (tentative) 3rd : 15:00, July 16, 2021 (Fri) - 23:59, July 20, 2021 (Tue) (tentative) 4th : July 23, 2021 (Fri) 15:00 - July 27, 2021 (Tue) 23:59 (tentative) Online Preliminary Rounds for West Representatives 1st : July 2, 2021 (Fri) 15:00 - July 6, 2021 (Tue) 23:59 (tentative) 2nd Round : July 9, 2021 (Fri) 15:00 - July 13, 2021 (Tue) 23:59 (tentative) 3rd : 15:00, July 16, 2021 (Fri) - 23:59, July 20, 2021 (Tue) (tentative) 4th : July 23, 2021 (Fri.) 15:00 - July 27, 2021 (Tue.) 23:59 (tentative) |
| Entry Method | To be announced at a later date |
Win the preliminary rounds and become a representative!
Players who have won the qualifying rounds for each title will advance to the East and West regional representative rounds.
The East Regional Championship will be held on September 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.), 2021, and the West Regional Championship on September 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.), 2021. (Location and other information will be announced at a later date.)
The East and West representatives of each title will compete in the " Red Bull 5G 2021 FINALS " to be held at G-Messe Gunma on November 27, 2021 (Saturday ).
Entries for "Tekken 7" and "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" are already open, and we expect other titles to open soon as well.
You may be the one to represent your region in the FINALS stage of "Red Bull 5G 2021," which has returned after a five-year absence!
We hope you will join us for this genre-defying e-sports festival!
For more information, please check the official website of "Red Bull 5G 2021"!