Eight countries and four regions will participate in the exciting M6 World Championships. See which nations get the slots.
The build-up for the excitement is starting for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) community. Moonton Games unveiled the upcoming M6 World Championship full slot distributions. A total of 16 teams will play in the group stages of the tournament.
The prestigious competition is set to commence in November 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This will bring together world-class talents for a flashy showdown.
Increased Prize Pool and Revised Slot Allocations
The tournament gets bigger and bigger as the series goes on. The M6 World Championship will have a total prize pool of US$1,000,000. Definitely, MLBB is getting more relevance and influence in the esports gaming scene.
Aside from the prize pool, there are also changes in the slot allocations for the M6. Among these, the host country, Malaysia, gets to secure two slots for this season. In the previous years, Malaysia only had one slot before proceeding into the World’s Tournament.
China, on the other hand, gets a direct slot in the M6 World Championship. This will serve as the first for the East Asian country. Latin America (LATAM) faced disappointment as well when their slot for M6 was reduced to one. A difference from their previous two slots in M5.
Main Tournament Slot Distribution
The M6 World Championship will be played with 16 teams in the first round. Here’s how the slots were distributed:
The powerhouses of MLBBB, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia will have 2 slots for the World Championship. It will definitely be tough for teams in these regions to secure a limited slot in M6.
Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Turkey, and China get a slot, respectively, on the world stage. Only the top teams in their countries will go to Malaysia for a fight for the crown.
Regions including North America, EECA (Eastern Europe and Central Asia), LATAM, and MENA (Middle East and North America) also get a slot each for the M6. A wild card stage will determine who gets the final slot.
Wild Card Stage
The Wild Card stage offers another path for teams to redeem themselves. Eight teams will compete for a single slot in the M6 World Championship. These are the joining regions in the Wild Card stage:
- EECA
- Turkey
- LATAM
- MENA
- China
- Mongolia
- Mekong
- TBD (To Be Determined)
Some regions, such as EECA, Turkey, LATAM, MENA, and China, will have different representatives for the world stage and the Wild Card tournament. Runners-up from their qualifying tournament will get a shot to join the worlds through the Wild Card.
Notably, South Asia seems to be absent from the current slot distribution. However, there is still a chance for them to join through the TBD slot in Wild Card.
A Return to Malaysia
A historic mark for MLBB esports is about to happen in the M6 World Championships. This will be the second time for the country, Kuala Lumpur, to host the grand event after the M1 World Championship. Its return highlights the role of Malaysia in the growth of MLBB in the esports world.
Defending Champions and Rising Contenders
All eyes are set on the reigning M5 World Champions, AP. Bren. The formidable team from the Philippines made a great run in the grand finale last year. AP. Bren managed to secure their second M-Series title with a 4-3 victory against Onic Esports.
However, anything can happen in the M6 World Championship, especially after the revision of slot allocations. The competition will only get tougher as teams are eager to win an M-Series title.
Conclusion
There are only a few months left before we see action in November for the M6 World Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The road to the world stage remains blurry for teams as the qualifying tournaments are still ongoing.
However, it is guaranteed to be filled with intense matches and thrilling twists that will make you jump off your seats. Which team do you think will end their world journey on a high note?
