Metal Slug Esports Tournaments 2024 Prize Pool Teams Rankings Better May 2026

For over two decades, Metal Slug was synonymous with quarter-munching arcade chaos and cooperative PvE mayhem. However, 2024 marks a radical shift. With the explosive growth of Metal Slug: Awakening (the official Tencent/TiMi Studios mobile and PC title) and the tactical pivot of Metal Slug Tactics , SNK’s franchise has officially entered the competitive gaming arena.

Report compiled December 2024. All figures based on SNK, Tencent, and Esports Earnings data. For over two decades, Metal Slug was synonymous

| 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 | Report compiled December 2024

| 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 | 000 | $350