Two e-sports teams have been crowned champions at the recently concluded 2025 Asia Pacific Predator League, which took place on January 11 and 12.
The team Alter Ego (Acer Indonesia) secured first place in the VALORANT competition held on the first day, defeating ZOL Esports (Acer Philippines), and taking home a cash prize of $65,000 (RM287,462).
Meanwhile, the Malaysian team represented by Xipto Esport was satisfied with their third/fourth place finish, bringing home a prize worth $7,500 (RM33,169).
The second day featured the Dota 2 competition, where the Malaysian team Myth Avenue Gaming showcased their prowess to become champions by defeating Team Helios (Acer Indonesia).
With this victory, the MAG team also took home a cash prize of $65,000.
The APAC Predator League 2025 offered up to 10 special awards with a total prize pool of $20,000 (RM88,450) for both VALORANT and Dota 2, allowing fans to vote for their favorite players based on their roles.
Additionally, two players from the teams Alter Ego and MAG were named Intel MVPs based on their performance in the tournament, with each receiving a prize worth $10,000 (RM44,225).
Besides being a platform for intense competition, the APAC Predator League featured various exciting activities, including a cosplay competition and performances by Sandara Park and Minzy (from K-pop group 2NE1), G22 (Philippines), as well as local artists Aina Abdul and Hael Husaini.
Acer also announced that the next edition, Predator League 2026, will be hosted by Acer India, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to nurturing the e-sports and PC gaming ecosystem.