Perfect World has revealed updated information regarding the CS Asia Championships 2025, which will be held in Shanghai, China. Notably, the tournament dates have changed, moving to October 14-19, shifting from the original schedule of October 1-13. This change helps to avoid a conflict with the ESL Pro League.

Furthermore, the prize pool for CAC 2025 has substantially increased to $1,000,000, compared to $500,000 for last year’s event. This amount includes $400,000 intended for the players and $600,000 for the organizations.

Overview of Invites and Qualifiers

The competition will feature 16 teams in total, with 10 being invited through the VRS, starting with the top-ranked team, while six teams will qualify through regional qualifiers across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Qualifiers in Europe, North and South America will be conducted online, but the Asian closed qualifier will be held LAN in Shanghai.

Schedule and Format

• Group Stage: October 14-16
• Playoffs: October 17-19

Teams will be divided into two double-elimination groups, with the top team from each group advancing to the semi-finals, while the 2nd and 3rd place teams will compete in the quarter-finals. Playoffs will follow a single-elimination format, culminating in a grand final that is a best-of-five match.

Venue

The event is set to take place at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, which has a maximum capacity of 18,000 and previously hosted the playoffs for the Perfect World Shanghai Major.

For more details and further announcements, follow Perfect World’s official channels.