With new developments emerging in the world of esports every day, PUBG Corp. has just announced an invitational tournament for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). The tournament is being titled PUBG Global Invitational 2018 (PGI 2018) and will feature a handsome prize money. If you think that the reign of PUBG was over? Then think again.

Announcing the PUBG Global Invitational, the first esports tournament officially hosted by PUBG Corp. Berlin, Germany. July 25 – July 29. Top PUBG pro teams will face off for $2 Million in prizes. More details: https://t.co/8baAwjAGTV pic.twitter.com/6mXnittf1P — PLAY BATTLEGROUNDS (@PUBG) April 24, 2018

We have seen a few tournaments for PUBG, however, none like this as this will be the very first official esports tournament for the battle royale game. The PUBG Global Invitational 2018 will feature a total of 20 professional teams from around the world. They will compete for a prize money of US $2 million. This is the biggest prize money for a PUBG event.

The 20 teams will be selected via regional qualifying tournaments hosted in North America, Europe, and Asia, starting in early July this year. The main event will be held in Berlin, Germany from July 25, all the way through July 29. The gameplay at PGI 2018 will consist of squads of four, third-person perspective (TPP) matches held on July 25 and 26, followed by first-person perspective (FPP) matches on July 28 and 29. Hence, a winner will be crowned for each of these perspective modes.

“The PUBG Global Invitational 2018, is a landmark moment for PUBG Corp. as a showcase of the potential of PUBG esports. The team at PUBG Corp. is working tirelessly to ensure that the PGI 2018 exemplifies the pinnacle of PUBG competition and brings to life all of the excitement, tension, and exhilaration of the highest level of PUBG play, not only to the fans attending the PGI 2018, but also those watching at home.” – PUBG Corp. CEO, Changhan Kim

For more information, check out the official post. More details regarding PGI 2018’s ticket sales, regional qualifiers, and venue are said to be coming soon. So stay tuned. Till then comment below and let us know what you think of the newly announced PGI 2018, do you think this will help PUBG take back the throne from Fortnite?