Maltese tournament organizer Eden Esports has announced the Frost and Fire series launch, a competition specifically designed to support and spotlight tier-3 teams from two continents. With no top-tier teams in attendance, the tournament creates a prime platform for up-and-coming squads to showcase their potential.
The series will begin with the South American stage on December 13, featuring 16 teams competing in a group phase for a share of the $25,000 prize pool. The top eight teams from the group stage will advance to the playoffs, where they will first face one another. Four invited teams will join the remaining four qualifiers by the quarterfinals to compete for the championship.
Participants and Focus on Regional Growth
Eden Esports has emphasized its mission to discover fresh talent and strengthen the competitive scene, reflected in the list of participating teams and players, including the veteran Lucas “LUCAS1” Teles. The full lineup of teams is as follows:
Bad News Chickens, Players, Patins da Ferrari, 9z Academy, Solid, BeBold, Vikings KR, LaChampionsLiga, NITRO, Galorys Academy, ShindeN, 2070, América eSports, Exercitus, Fake do Biru, and GameHunters.
While Eden Esports may not be instantly recognizable, it is the operator behind the renowned Champion of Champions Tour (CCT). Initially founded in 2014 as a small community, the organization transitioned to hosting international tournaments in 2017, becoming a notable figure in the competitive Counter-Strike scene.
