The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, the latest thrilling PUBG Mobile esports tournament, concluded this past weekend, crowning Yangon Galacticos as the champions. The team's victory secured them the lion's share of the impressive $20,000 prize pool, thanks to their overwhelming points lead.

Set on PUBG's latest and largest map, Rondo, the tournament featured 16 teams who earned their spots through various qualifying events, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall. The introduction of the new SMASH format rules added an exciting twist to the competition, requiring teams to accumulate over 30 points and secure a victory in a separate match to win. However, after six matches, no team met these criteria, leading to Yangon Galacticos' win based on their dominant points tally.

HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports claimed the second and third spots, respectively, marking the Rondo Cup as a successful event in PUBG Mobile's ambitious esports expansion, which has been on an upward trajectory since 2024. Interestingly, the inaugural use of the SMASH rule did not result in a win under its conditions, raising questions about its future in upcoming tournaments and whether it will enhance the skill and entertainment value of the game.

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