Tencent invites Vampire Esports to PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2023 Riyadh

Vampire Esports has received an invitation to participate in the PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2023 Riyadh for its spectacular display of skills in the previous edition. Last year, the Thai brigade first exhibited their superiority in the Main Event and then carried on in the Afterparty phase as well. Their splendid run in the previous PMWI had granted them a direct entry to the 2022 Global Championship, where they bagged sixth position.

On May 16, PUBG Mobile officially revealed the news through its social media pages, which read:

Following their fantastic performance and victory at 2022 PMWI, Vampire esports, the 2022 PMWI Main tournament & Afterparty champion, have received the special invitation to the PMWI Allstars stage. There they'll battle it out against other teams to compete for qualification to the PMWI Main tournament.

The Thai unit will participate in the Allstars phase, where they will have a chance to advance to the Main Event. The initial stage offers six slots for the second phase, allowing them to secure a spot.

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About PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2023

Scheduled for July 11 to 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2023 edition is set to offer a remarkable grand prize of three million dollars. It will boast two three-day phases, the Allstars from July 11 to 13 and the Main Event from July 14 to 16. During the Allstars, 18 participants will contest against each other, with only six advancing to the PMWI Main Event.

Here are the 18 slot allocations for the Allstars:

1. PMPL INDONESIA
2. PMPL MALAYSIA
3. PMPL THAILAND
4. PMPL VIETNAM
5. PMPL SEA WILDCARD
6. PMPL SOUTH ASIA
7. PMPL PAKISTAN
8. PMPL TÜRKiYE
9. PMPL EUROPE
10. PMPL ARABIA
11. PMPL AFRICA
12. PMPL BRAZIL
13. PMPL LATAM
14. PMPL NORTH AMERICA
15. South Korea (one direct invite)
16. One team from JAPAN
17. One special invite - Vampire Esports
18. KSA ( one host country team)

At the end of the Allstars, Tencent and Gamers8 will host the Main Event from July 14 to 16. Apart from the first stage's top six, 10 other teams from around the world will battle in the second phase.

Main Event slot distribution

1. PMPL Championship Spring South Asia
2. PMPL Championship Spring Middle East and Africa
3. PMPL Championship Spring Europe
4. PMPL Championship Spring Americas
5. Tianba (PEL)
6. STE (PEL)
7. Alter Ego (PMSL)
8. Shine Like Diamond
9. Twisted Minds (KSA, host country)
10. winners of PUBG Mobile Japan League Season 3
11. Top 6 teams from PMWI Allstars

In February 2023, Vampire Esports recruited two renowned PUBG Mobile players, Noozy and TonyK. They achieved second place in the PMPL Thailand Spring and fourth in the PMSL. The club will aim to clinch the upcoming PMWI with its superstar lineup.