Twisted Minds Triumphs at PUBG Global Series 6

Saudi Arabia’s Twisted Minds team has claimed victory at the PUBG Global Series 6 (PGS 6) championship, securing their third consecutive win. The team showcased exceptional skills in the Grand Finals, achieving 115 kills and earning a total of 171 points over 18 matches.

The tournament’s runner-up was China’s 17Gaming, which accumulated 135 points, while America’s TSM took third place with 127 points.

Twisted Minds’ victory rewarded them with $100,000 in prize money and 300 PGS points, strengthening their status ahead of the anticipated PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2024. The second-place finisher, 17Gaming, received $40,000 and 180 PGS points.

PGS 6 was the final major event before the PGC 2024. Held from November 4 to 10 in Bangkok, Thailand, the tournament brought together 10 global partner teams and 14 top-performing squads from regional leagues. These 24 teams battled for a share of the $300,000 prize pool and valuable points that would qualify them for the upcoming PGC.

Final Standings of the Top Teams:

1. Twisted Minds: Placement – 56, Kills – 115, Total – 171
2. 17Gaming: Placement – 57, Kills – 78, Total – 135
3. TSM: Placement – 52, Kills – 75, Total – 127
4. Gen.G: Placement – 49, Kills – 72, Total – 121
5. CERBERUS Esports: Placement – 50, Kills – 68, Total – 118
6. FaZe Clan: Placement – 39, Kills – 77, Total – 116
7. Team Falcons: Placement – 47, Kills – 61, Total – 108
8. Daytrade Gaming: Placement – 35, Kills – 72, Total – 107
9. NH-ESPORTS: Placement – 50, Kills – 56, Total – 106
10. KWANGDONG FREECS: Placement – 41, Kills – 58, Total – 99
11. Theerathon Five: Placement – 28, Kills – 68, Total – 96
12. TDT Esports: Placement – 31, Kills – 52, Total – 83
13. LUNA GALAXY: Placement – 19, Kills – 56, Total – 75
14. Four Angry Men: Placement – 9, Kills – 42, Total – 51
15. FW Esports: Placement – 4, Kills – 47, Total – 51
16. T1: Placement – 9, Kills – 39, Total – 48

Road to the Grand Finals

The tournament began with the Group Stage from November 4 to 6, where 24 teams were divided into three groups. They competed in a single-round robin format, with each team playing 12 matches.

The top 16 teams advanced to the Grand Finals, held from November 8 to 10. Over three days, six matches were played each day, totaling 18 matches.

Prize Pool Breakdown for the Top 10:

• 1st: $100,000, 300 PGS Points, Twisted Minds
• 2nd: $40,000, 180 PGS Points, 17 Gaming
• 3rd: $20,000, 120 PGS Points, TSM
• 4th: $18,000, 90 PGS Points, Gen.G Esports
• 5th: $13,000, 80 PGS Points, CERBERUS Esports
• 6th: $12,000, 70 PGS Points, FaZe Clan
• 7th: $11,000, 60 PGS Points, Team Falcons
• 8th: $10,000, 50 PGS Points, Daytrade Gaming
• 9th: $8,500, 45 PGS Points, NewHappy
• 10th: $8,000, 40 PGS Points, Freecs

Viewership

The PGS6 attracted a substantial audience, with the final match peaking at 309,000 viewers and an average viewership of 121,000. The total watch time was an impressive 3.4 million hours over 28 hours of broadcast, as per the Esports Charts.

What’s Next?

This series marked an exciting close to the PGS season as teams now set their sights on the PGC 2024, which will be held from December 9 to 22 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The championship boasts a $1.5 million prize pool, promising high stakes and fierce competition.

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