World Cyber Games 2025 Announces Partnership with Upthrust Esports for Indian National Showdown

Seoul, South Korea / Mumbai, India – [21st of April 2025] —

World Cyber Games (WCG), the global esports festival, has confirmed that its 2025 edition will feature a National Showdown in India this September, in collaboration with Upthrust Esports, one of the country's top esports event organizers. Building on the success of WCG 2024, which introduced a creator-driven competition format, WCG 2025 will host National Showdowns in India, Korea, and the Philippines, with a grand global festival in Indonesia this December.

The Indian edition, dubbed WCG 2025 National Showdown India, will showcase prominent Indian gaming creators in Creator Rumble, a unique competition format combining competitive gaming with an element of board-game-style unpredictability. Launched in 2024, Creator Rumble has quickly become a hallmark of WCG, blending skill, entertainment, and surprise.

To bring this exciting event to life in India, WCG has teamed up with Upthrust Esports, known for its successful track record in organizing influencer-led events and community-focused gaming content.

“India is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing gaming communities in the world,” said  Kyungjun Min, Director of Global IP Strategy Division at Bigpicture Interactive. “We’re excited to collaborate with Upthrust Esports to deliver a creator-first experience that truly reflects India’s passion for gaming and entertainment.”

“We are thrilled to partner with WCG to bring the world's premier gaming festival to India's doorstep. This Collaboration not only showcases the incredible talent & passion of our gaming community but also paves the way for a new era of opportunities - where Top Indian Creators will be participating & the winning team will go against top global creators in the WCG Festival 2025 at the global stage. Together WCG & Upthrust are redefining what gaming & entertainment means in India & beyond.” said Kartik Sabherwal, Founder & CEO, Upthrust Esports

More details on the lineup of creators, competition format, and streaming platforms will be announced in the coming weeks.

About WCG (World Cyber Games)

Founded in 2000, WCG is one of the world’s most iconic esports festivals. Today, it serves as a global platform that connects creators, gamers, and fans through interactive events and content.

About Bigpicture Interactive

Bigpicture Interactive is a South Korea-based media and esports company and the official organizer of WCG. The company specializes in creator-centered festival IPs that blend competitive gaming with audience engagement.  https://www.bigpi.co/en/ 

About Upthrust Esports

Upthrust Esports is a leading Indian esports event production company known for hosting large-scale tournaments and creator-based gaming shows. It is widely recognized for bridging brand engagement and gaming culture in India.

Links

Official Announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIsgpwCoxN2/?igsh=emMwcnB5M2R4NHJo 

WCG Website: www.wcg.com

YouTube: @WorldCyberGamesOfficial

Social Media: Instagram / Facebook / TikTok

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