Trion Worlds wants the turn-based MOBA Atlas Reactor to also play a role in eSports.
To this end, the company has now entered into a partnership with ESL, the Electronic Sports League. At the same time, both announced the first major tournament for the game, in which a prize pool of $8,000 will be contested. This amount may seem small compared to other online games that play a role in eSports. However, for Trion Worlds and Atlas Reactor, it represents a first step in this area. The tournament is planned for 2017.
Atlas Reactor’s first steps into eSports
Other games like DotA 2 or League of Legends sometimes award prize pools in the millions. According to market analysis firm Newzoo, the entire market for competitive online games is expected to reach revenues of around $493 million this year. No wonder many companies want to get in on this lucrative pie. And eSports help with that. Games that perform well in eSports are very successful and help generate revenue.
“The community’s feedback regarding Atlas Reactor has been overwhelmingly positive. Therefore, we are excited to provide a solid foundation for the game in the eSports arena,” says Sean Charles, Vice President of Publisher Relations at ESL. “It is always very exciting when a game shows its potential and we are looking forward to working together with Trion Worlds to bring Atlas Reactor closer to a broader audience.”
From today until November 13, it is possible to try out all the content of Atlas Reactor for free.
