▲ SemperFi Esports from Australia took home the Grand Prize

Samsung Electronics is proud to announce the successful wrap-up of the 2025 Odyssey Cup Counter-Strike 2 Championship, a premier esports tournament consisting of some of the finest gaming talent from across Southeast Asia and Oceania. 

The Grand Finals for this year’s Odyssey Cup took place at the EBN Esports City, Quill City Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 12-14 December, which saw eight finalist teams from across the region compete in person for a total prize pool of US$50,000. 

SemperFi Esports from Australia secured the championship title, defeating Deep Cross Gaming from Indonesia in a hard-fought battle to clinch the grand prize of US$20,000. Star player Kristers Darznieks of SemperFi Esports took home the MVP award and won US$2,000 for his performance during the tournament.

Beyman Esports of Malaysia and Ground Zero Gaming from Australia won third and fourth place respectively.

The Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur was attended by a vibrant crowd, including media representatives, influencers and passionate fans. It was also streamed live online across Samsung’s official channels for fans across the region to engage in the thrilling action.

▲ Competitors battled it out during the Grand Finals

“My passion for gaming began when I was 9 years old, and watching the pro scene made me realize what I wanted to do for the next 10 years—to play on stage and achieve the highest prestige in competitive esports. As a competitive gamer, there are a few features that holds crucial to me in a gaming monitor,” said James Savage, team captain of winning team SemperFi Esports. “A 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and great dynamic panels with good visual contrast.” 

Samsung’s Odyssey G5 G50F QHD 180Hz gaming monitors, which powered the tournament, features stunning QHD resolution, a lightning-fast 180Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-responsive 1ms response time. These advanced monitors are engineered for sharp visuals and heightened immersion, delivering the precision and performance essential for high-level Counter-Strike 2 battles. 

“It was wonderful to see the region’s gaming community come together for such an exciting showcase of talent. The atmosphere throughout the tournament was electric, with players bringing incredible energy to every match. We are delighted that our gaming monitors helped equip players to perform at their best,” said Leslie Goh, Head of Regional Display Solutions, Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania. “It is also worthwhile to note that this year’s Odyssey Cup saw a record number of sign-ups, and we hope that we will continue to see growing enthusiasm and participation for these events.” 

▲ Odyssey G5 G50F QHD 180Hz Gaming Monitor

Back for a second consecutive year as a key partner, TCP Red Bull Malaysia played a vital role in energizing the crowd—fueling both players and fans with a wide range of energy drinks and elevating the atmosphere. Logitech, TTRacing, and Newswav also came onboard as official partners, which made the Grand Finals a roaring success. 

Attendees also had the opportunity to win a TTRacing Gaming Chair in an exclusive on-site giveaway. 

Looking forward, Samsung is dedicated to the continued cultivation of a vibrant gaming community, through innovations and crafting experiences that resonate with both competitive gamers and casual fans. 

For more information on Samsung’s gaming monitors, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/monitors/gaming/