Mobile Legends: M7 Grand Finals achieved record-breaking viewership, attracting 5.63 million online viewers.

The esports industry is highly competitive, and there are undeniably several industry leaders, each with their own strengths. League of Legends is dominated by players from China and South Korea, while CS2 has a large number of players from Europe and America. However, the organization of esports events is international, and they are gradually expanding into the Chinese market. IEM Chengdu 2025 is one of the successful examples. Honor of Kings has launched an international version, and the annual Saudi Arabia esports World Cup brings together all online games, with at least 19 games participating and a prize pool of over $60 million. Shooting, fighting, and competitive games are all available.

When discussing MOBA games, there's one game that's easily overlooked: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. It has grown rapidly, initially in the Southeast Asian market, but its player base has expanded to global levels. It became a dark horse in the eSports World Cup, achieving the highest viewership. Its immense potential is evident. According to Esports Charts, the M7 World Championship peaked at 5.36 million viewers, setting a new record.

Sixteen teams from around the world competed for the championship. However, this data further confirms the status of this online game in the core global market. Its inclusion as an official event in the 2026 Asian Games is another breakthrough. Esports culture is going overseas, which is great news. For now, no one dares to say that it will be one of the leading games. At this rate of development, it will one day set a good example.

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