Vietnamese Cerberus Esports Triumphs at 2024 PUBG Global Series 3 in Shanghai

Vietnamese Cerberus Esports secured victory at the 2024 PUBG Global Series 3, the first major PUBG PC championship of the year, held in Shanghai, China, from May 20-26. This significant win earned them a share of the US$300,000 prize pool and marked a historic achievement as the first team from the APAC region to clinch the title.

A Historic Win

The 2024 PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) Global Series 3, hosted offline in Shanghai, featured 24 teams, including five from China, four each from South Korea and Thailand, and three from the US. Cerberus Esports, the sole representative from Vietnam, faced fierce competition throughout the tournament.

Overcoming Early Setbacks

Cerberus Esports had a challenging start, losing to Twisted Minds in the opening match, resulting in a 34-point deficit. Despite this setback, they finished second in the group stage, securing a spot in the finals.

Dominating the Finals

During the three-day finals, Cerberus Esports consistently improved their performance, while main rivals Soniqs Esports (US), Twisted Minds (Saudi Arabia), and PeRo (China) struggled. Cerberus ultimately stormed to the top with 163 points, 21 points ahead of second-placed Soniqs. Twisted Minds finished third with 133 points.

Record-Breaking Performance

Cerberus Esports set a record with 108 kill points, and player Lã Phương Tiến Đạt, also known as Himass, was voted MVP of the tournament. Himass is now considered the best PUBG player in the world.

"Prior to the tournament, all of us wished to win the title for our supporters watching from home," said Hà Hữu Tài, aka Taikonn. "With the best player in the world on our team, it’s no surprise we won the championship."

Recognition and Future Prospects

Snakers, who finished fourth at the PGC 2022, praised Himass's performance as the best he had ever seen, calling him a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and affirming Cerberus's deserving victory. The championship title awarded Cerberus a $100,000 bonus and a place in the PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2024, scheduled for the end of the year.

Looking Ahead

Cerberus Esports will have a week of rest before participating in the PUBG Global Series 4, set to take place from June 3-9, also in Shanghai.