Forza Ferrari. Exciting plans are about to unfold between Gameloft and Ferrari.
This might be your time to show your skills, Tifosi. The exciting development between Asphalt Legends developer Gameloft and Ferrari will bring forth the Ferrari HP Esports Asphalt Series. This esports competition will serve as the first for the popular mobile racing game, Asphalt Legends Unite.
The esports series will not only rev up engines for competitive gaming. It will also provide a unique opportunity for players to be virtually behind the wheels of the most prestigious Ferrari models.
Competition Format and Schedule
The Ferrari HP Esports Asphalt Series will set the bar for future esports tournaments on Asphalt Legends Unite. The competition route for this tournament may be quite unfamiliar, as it seeks to identify the top Asphalt Legends players in the world.
There will be four qualifying rounds for this series. Every round will feature a different Ferrari model to heighten the gaming experience.
From August 15 to August 22, players will take control of the wheels of the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale. As they move forward with the competition from August 29 to September 4, the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo will take over and screech the tournament roads.
In the third qualifying round, the Ferrari 599XX Evo will serve as the star among the bunch from September 5 to September 11. The final qualifying stage, set for September 12–18, will have a Ferrari FXX K as its featured car.
The Ferrari HP Asphalt Series qualifying rounds will leverage the cross-platform capabilities of the game. Players will get a chance to compete regardless of their gaming device as part of Gameloft’s inclusive approach.
The Grand Finale
The peek in the qualifying rounds is not enough to capture the hype to be given at the Grand Finale. Gather up Tifosi as the Ferrari HP Asphalt Series finale is bound to give a one-of-a-kind show.
With four qualifying rounds in motion, only the top two fastest drivers from each round get to compete until the end. These eight drivers in the Ferrari 499P Modificata will race the Ferrari Land in Barcelona, Spain, to claim the championship title.
Prize Pool and Rewards
Ferrari and Gameloft do not play with their game as they present an outstanding prize pool. The Ferrari HP Asphalt Series will distribute a total of €20,000 (~£17,068) in cash prizes. This collaboration might just be the highlight in the racing esports community.
Besides the pride and title, the tournament champion will receive €8,000. Meanwhile, the runner-ups will earn the following:
- 2nd Place: €4,000
- 3rd Place: €2,400
- 4th Place: €1,600
- 5th–8th Place: €1,000 each
The prizes do not stop there, as winners will also receive exclusive rewards from Ferrari. The exclusive Ferrari-themed merchandise valued at €5,000 (~£4,267) adds up to their cash prizes. Indeed, the matches are like gems to watch.
Significance for Asphalt Legends and Mobile Esports
The world is evolving, and so is Ferrari. Senior Partnerships Project Manager, Camilo Polimeni, seeks to see changes in the gaming scene. He sees Ferrari HP Esports Asphalt as the first step in revolutionizing the franchise.
The prospering collaboration of Gameloft and Ferrari will definitely provide Asphalt Legends Unite with new milestones. Ferrari’s commitment to elevating the competitive scene has brilliantly stood out in the laid-out tournament plans.
This series aims to place an emphasis on players driving experience, which will serve as the tournament highlight. Several iconic Ferrari cars are featured throughout the competition.
Ferrari’s Growing Presence in Esports
Things are looking bright for Ferrari as their collaboration with Asphalt Legends takes action. While this is the first esports for the game franchise, its partner, Ferrari, has held a handful of gaming racing competitions since.
The Italian company played parts in several sim racing initiatives. This includes Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corza Competizone, and iRacing. The recent Ferrari HP Asphalts Series is just a level up from what they have been doing in the past years.
Conclusion
This exciting collaboration between Ferrari and Gameloft sets an epic new standard for mobile racing competition. It is different from the tournament norms, with Ferrari presenting a fantastic experience. The changing car models for qualifying rounds have personalized their pursuit towards the podium.
Asphalt Legends Ferrari esports is set to break the gaming scene this month. The fans and the community can expect awesome pacing and control that will shake the racing world.
