Thug Invitational Season 6, India’s leading Road To Valor gaming tournament with a staggering prize pool of INR 2,00,000 is set to commence today. Sponsored by Monster Energy and powered by UniPin India, the highly acclaimed Esports event founded by Animesh Agarwal, popularly known as 8Bit Thug, has been making waves in the Indian gaming industry for several years.
Thug Invitational Season 6: India’s leading gamers take centre stage for INR 2,00,000 prize pool tournament
The upcoming sixth edition of the Thug Invitational will feature 32 of the country’s top gaming streamers and content creators, including Scout, Mavi, KaashPlays, 8Bit Goldy, KrutikaPlays, 8Bit Beg4mercy, S8UL Regaltos, PayalGaming, 8Bit Mafia, and many more. The competition will take place over three days and include five rounds of intense gameplay. The opening round will be a best-of-seven format, followed by the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and grand finals, which will all be played in a best-of-11 format.
The champion of this season’s tournament will receive a grand prize of INR 2,00,000, while the second and third-placed players will be awarded 1,00,000 and 50,000 gems, respectively, which can be used in-game to access exclusive benefits.
“Thug Invitational Season 6 is one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year, bringing together the most talented gamers from across the country. We have invited 32 of India’s biggest streamers, and we are proud to raise the bar for Esports tournaments in the country. We are excited to provide an unforgettable experience to the entire gaming community after almost a year-long wait,” said Animesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of 8Bit Creatives.
Road To Valor has become one of the most popular games in the Indian gaming community since its launch in March of this year. Its inclusion in Thug Invitational Season 6 is expected to generate even greater interest, engagement, and enthusiasm for the game among fans and enthusiasts alike.
“With the Esports community of the country branching out to different Esports titles across all platforms, we are excited to include Road to Valor for Thug Invitational Season 6. We eagerly await the tournament’s commencement and are looking forward to witnessing its top-notch action that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats,” added Animesh.
The prize money for Esports competitions in India is expected to rise from INR 150 million in 2022 to INR 300 million in 2023, according to the recent ‘Windows of Opportunity’ report by FICCI-EY. Thug Invitational Season 6, with its massive prize pool and remarkable hype within the gaming industry, is a testament to the meteoric rise of large-scale Esports tournaments in the country.
The tournament’s thrilling action will be streamed live on 8Bit Thug’s Glance Gaming and Youtube channels.
