Chennai – Nov. 19, 2024: THE FINALS, the exciting FPS title recording rapid growth in India, is back with an exciting creator-led esports tournament. THE FINALS – Influencer’s Odyssey will feature the country’s top creators where they will unite for a seven-day event with 10 teams, encompassed with a group stage and eliminator-style playoffs. It is set to happen from Nov. 26 to Dec. 5.
THE FINALS – Influencer’s Odyssey will be played in the Cash Out mode, where four teams of three players each drop into the battlefield to obtain the most cash before the timer runs out. Teams can earn cash by taking down enemies or by finding and securing the Cashout Station. Usually, players will need to work together to strategize and ensure victory in the game.
The creators include renowned names like Scout, Eagle Gaming, Binks, Alpha Clasher, Mili Kya Mili, Soul Rebel, and more. Stay tuned to THE FINALS India Instagram, Twitter, and Discord handles for the full list.
Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “Continuing on our commitment to constant tournaments and engagement for fans and creators, we are THE FINALS Influencer’s Odyssey featuring a plethora of the top Indian gaming creators and players competing in the Cash Out mode. The tournaments will be broadcast live, ensuring constant action for fans.”
THE FINALS Influencer’s Odyssey will begin with a five-day group stage where the 10 teams will fight in a single round-robin format with the top eight making it to the Playoffs. Here, an eliminator format will determine the champions. The schedule is as follows:
- Group Stage: Nov. 26 to 30
- Playoffs: Dec. 4 and 5
Following THE FINALS Influencer’s Odyssey, Skyesports will be bringing THE FINALS Armageddon, another creator-led esports event. The details for it will be revealed later.
Today’s announcement follows an action-packed year for THE FINALS in India, which featured community tournaments, an IPL-style THE FINALS League, and an on ground event in Chennai, along with several cafe and collegiate activations across India.
Most recently, THE FINALS League wrapped up with 10 teams representing different Indian cities and led by popular gaming creators like Vinay “Hades” Rao, Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh, Prajwal “Red Parasite” Kali amongst others. Each city’s captain first participated in an auction where they had to bid and select players for their teams. Ultimately, Red Parasite’s Bengaluru Starbusters beat Scout’s Ahmedabad Meteors to the title.
