xQc Announces $250,000 Marvel Rivals Invitational Tournament

xQc announced a $250,000 Marvel Rivals tournament to boost the game’s popularity.

Popular streamer xQc has announced a $250,000 Marvel Rivals tournament, marking a major push for NetEase‘s hero shooter. The game has been gaining momentum since launch, currently averaging around 45,000 monthly viewers on Twitch, the platform that played a key role in xQc’s rise to fame. Now, xQc, Twitch, and Marvel Rivals appear to be teaming up to leverage both the game’s growing popularity and the streamer’s massive following to deliver a standout event.

While xQc has taken part in and co-hosted some of the biggest gaming events, he’s never had the opportunity to organize one himself. He rose to prominence as a professional Overwatch player, even earning the 2017 MVP award in the Overwatch World Cup. He was also a regular presence on Twitch Rivals, a series known for hosting major tournaments across various games. Now, it looks like xQc is finally ready to put his name behind what could become one of the gaming industry’s biggest tournaments.

During a recent stream, xQc surprised fans by announcing an invitational Marvel Rivals tournament set for May 9. The event will feature a $250,000 prize pool and include some of the most well-known streamers from Twitch and Kick. According to xQc, NetEase is officially licensing the tournament. Viewers will be able to watch it live on xQc’s Twitch channel, where he’s expected to appear not only as the event’s organizer but possibly as both a competitor and commentator.

xQc to Host and Compete in Marvel Rivals Tournament

Explaining his plans for the event, xQc told fans he may begin the tournament as a player alongside his team and switch to a commentator role if they’re eliminated. It’s worth noting that no further details about xQc’s Marvel Rivals tournament have been revealed yet. For now, it’s unclear which big names will be participating, how the prize pool will be distributed, or what the structure for matchmaking and playoffs will look like.

In recent years, several popular streamers have hosted their own gaming events, such as Ludwig’s Super Smash Bros. tournament in 2022. As for Marvel Rivals, there haven’t been many major tournaments yet, either from the creators or the developer, which is likely due to the game still being in its early development stages.

xQc’s decision to host a Marvel Rivals tournament could give the game’s popularity another major boost. NetEase’s hero shooter has recently hit several milestones and is already being recognized as one of the most popular multiplayer games in the industry. The developer has also teased major plans for Seasons 3 and 4 and appears to be leaning into collaborations with high-profile creators, an approach that should excite fans.

Source: Game Rant