ASUS Republic of Gamers announced the start of the ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2022 (ROG Masters APAC 2022) with a USD 40,000 prize pool. The esports tournament that started last August 15 will pit Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege teams across the region for a spot at the grand finals in Bangkok, Thailand.
“We built the ROG line to create a platform for gamers of all levels to develop their skills, and the ROG Masters APAC is our way to allow them to showcase their incredible talents. This year, with Rainbow 6: Siege, we aim to cultivate the best teams across APAC for a phenomenal showdown in Bangkok.”
Peter Chang, ASUS General Manager, Asia Pacific Region, System Business Group
ROG Masters was launched in APAC in 2016 and continues to bring the best esports opportunities for gamers across the region. Additionally, ROG Masters APAC 2022 was introduced to nourish future local talents and provide a pathway for them to an international spotlight.
The tournament was also held in Manila back in 2017 with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 in the spotlight.
This year, for the first time, the tournament will feature the fast-paced tactical action of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege.
ROG Masters APAC 2022 registration and key dates
If you’re from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Japan, and South Korea, you can register on the official tournament page until September 15.
The Regional Qualifiers will be held online on September 17 – 18 with qualifying teams competing in the Regional Finals on September 24.
The Regional Finals will be broadcasted live online across multiple languages. In addition, the Grand Finals will take place live in Bangkok at the Thailand Game Show from October 21 to 23.
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