After the initial announcement by the Olympic Council of Asia confirming the participation of esports in the 2018 and 2022 Asian Games last year, many gamers have been wondering on the titles which would be involved in the event itself.

The AeSF (Asian Esports Federation) confirmed that League of Legends, Starcraft II, Hearthstone, Pro Evolution Soccer, Clash Royale and Arena of Valor will be the official game titles showcased for the upcoming Asian Games which will be held from 18th August to 2nd September later this year.

Even though the game titles have been announced, there is still no official information regarding how players can qualify for the event or how the tournament will be structured. However, with the event fast approaching, you can definitely expect more news on the teams and players who will play in the tournament. Though all platforms are well represented in this event with each having at least 1 game to their name, some may still question the AeSF's decision on their game titles. Leaving out major games such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive, DotA 2 or even Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the most played MOBA mobile game in Indonesia, is an interesting decision and will spark discussions in the esports community.

However, players will still definitely look forward to the 2018 Asian Games as it is another opportunity for esports to be showcased to the eyes of the public.

The 2018 Asian Games will see a total of 6 titles across 3 gaming platforms.

While esports will still be a demonstration sport during the 2018 Asian Games, it is confirmed by the Olympic Council of Asia that 2022 will be an official medal event.



Though no medals are up for grabs this time around, with a chance to wear their national colours and an opportunity to bring pride to the nation, you can bet players from all over Asia will bring their A-Game and show the world the true beauty of esports.

Matthew Chan is a board game enthusiast, food loving writer for IGN SEA with a passion in esports.