ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND Oceania Qualifiers 2024

ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2024 Breaking Limits in Competitive Gaming

DFRAG MEDIA GROUP and ZOWIE are pleased to announce the Oceania Qualifiers for the eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open for 2024.

Oceania Online Open Qualifiers

DFRAG will be hosting 2 weekends back-to-back with the Oceania Online Open Qualifiers on September 28th & 29th. The top 8 teams from the Open Qualifiers will progress onto the Oceania Online Closed Qualifiers on October 5th & 6th. The 1st place team from the CQ will qualify to compete in Shanghai in mid-January 2025 to compete alongside 15 other teams for the total prize pool of $100,000 USD.

Registrations for the Oceania Online Open Qualifiers are live now! https://www.faceit.com/en/championship/60fcbdcd-2cd3-4e69-8bb6-da94aab69bb4/ZOWIE%20eXTREMESLAND%202024%20-%20Oceania%20Open%20Qualifier

It is a Double Elimination bracket. Upper Bracket will be Bo1's until Round 4, Lower Bracket will be Bo1's until Round 5. (assuming a 128 team bracket)

Matches will run from approximately 11:00am to 6:30pm AEST on both the 28th & 29th of September 2024.

Oceania Online Closed Qualifiers

More details on format and qualified teams will be posted after the Open Qualifiers. The dates for the Closed Qualifiers are Oct 5th & 6th.

CSTV Access

Approved streamers will be granted CSTV access to matches. DFRAG.TV will be providing coverage for both the open qualifiers and closed qualifiers on their twitch channel https://twitch.tv/dfragtv

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We are excited to be working along side ZOWIE for eXTREMESLAND and to bring the Oceania region a great opportunity to display our talent, teams and competitve nature on the global stage.

Official press release:

eXTREMESLAND proudly announces the return of the ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open for 2024, set to captivate the gaming world with its theme 'Break limits!' Featuring 16 top teams and a total prize pool of $100,000, this year's tournament promises thrilling competition, cutting-edge production, and a showcase of the finest talent across Asia. The Grand Final will be held in mid-January 2025 in the vibrant city of Shanghai, marking one of the most anticipated events in the esports calendar.

Last year, eXTREMESLAND made its official return with an invitational event, igniting the passion of many CS players. Eight teams from around the world fiercely battled for the championship title in Shanghai, leaving unforgettable memories for both players and fans across the Asia-Pacific region.

In 2024, eXTREMESLAND returns to the open tournament format, bringing even more national teams to the final stage after overcoming a series of rigorous challenges. Embracing the core concept of 'Break limits' this tournament embodies eXTREMESLAND's mission to serve the Asia-Pacific CS community, pushing the boundaries of competition and showcasing the region'best talent.

The tournament will see 16 top teams emerging from local qualifiers, representing regions including Vietnam, Mongolia, Australia, Thailand, China, India, Singapore, Korea, the Philippines, and the Middle East. The regional representatives will be announced starting in November. These teams will compete in an intense series of matches, culminating in the Grand Final in Shanghai, where the ultimate champions will be crowned.