Chinese esports team VK Gaming (VKG) etched its name in competitive gaming history early Monday, securing the Apex Legends Championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh. The squad dominated the finals with 96 points – a decisive nine-point lead over their closest rivals – claiming China's first-ever Apex Legends world title and the nation's inaugural championship at this year's global tournament.
The victory was powered by 18-year-old Chen Yin-hong (ID: QQ), a rising star from the Taiwan region whose tactical precision earned him the Finals MVP title. Chen's performance highlighted the growing cross-strait collaboration in esports, with mainland Chinese teams increasingly recruiting talent from across the Taiwan Strait.
VKG's $600,000 win contributes to the event's record-breaking $70 million prize pool, cementing EWC 2025 as the most lucrative esports competition in history. Running through August 24, the tournament continues to draw attention from investors eyeing Asia's $1.8 billion esports market and cultural analysts tracking gaming's rising influence in youth engagement.
