Metal - Slug Esports Tournaments 2024 Prize Pool Teams Rankings

| Rank | Player (Tag) | Team | Role | 2024 K/D | Signature Unit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | #1 | | Nova Esports | Flex/Entry | 3.4 | Slug Gigant | | #2 | SV_001_God | Griffin Gaming | Sniper | 2.9 | Mars People | | #3 | RebelKiller | Team Secret | Raid Captain | 2.7 | Golden Luger | | #4 | Ralf_Jones_USA | FaZe Clan | Tank | 2.5 | Clark (Melee) | | #5 | Eri_CN | Nova Esports | Support/Zoner | 2.4 | Flame Shot |

2024 proved that Metal Slug: Awakening can draw massive mobile audiences and legitimate sponsors (Red Bull, HyperX, Logitech G). However, traditional fighting game fans argue that "gacha mechanics" (character unlocking) have no place in eSports. SNK mitigated this by providing with all characters unlocked. | Rank | Player (Tag) | Team |

| Tournament | Prize Pool | 1st Place Prize | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | MSWC 2024 (Global Finals) | $800,000 | $350,000 | $150,000 | $75,000 | | SNK Cup (Regional Finals) | $150,000 | $60,000 | $30,000 | $15,000 | | CJK Invitational 2024 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | | Weekly Ladder Cash Cups | $100,000 | $5,000 (per week) | $2,000 | $1,000 | | Tournament | Prize Pool | 1st Place

Report compiled December 2024. All figures based on SNK, Tencent, and Esports Earnings data. 000 | $350