Book Synopsis
The tournament that changed everything.
Summer 2024. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 1,500 of the world's elite gamers converged for the most ambitious esports event in history—22 simultaneous tournaments, $60 million in prizes, and a new kind of championship that would crown the best organization across all competitive gaming.
This is the untold story behind the headlines.
Follow a California underdog who risked everything for one shot at glory. Meet the Ukrainian champions carrying the weight of a nation at war. Witness two sisters battling to prove women belong at gaming's highest level. Experience the pressure when a single mistake can cost millions and end dreams in seconds.
From nail-biting 1v1 clutches to organizational strategies spanning a dozen games, Esports World Cup: Level Up takes you inside the booths, behind the screens, and into the minds of competitors when the stakes have never been higher.
These players didn't just compete for money. They competed for validation, for fam