South Korea Dominates Overwatch World Cup Once Again

South Korea has claimed their third straight Overwatch World Cup Championship, taking down China in a 4-0 sweep over the weekend. Since the launch of Overwatch back in 2016, South Korea has proven their dominance at the game, and remain the only team to claim championship gold.

The 2018 Overwatch World Cup proved to be an exciting event to watch, with plenty of tough battles and upset victories throughout. The first blow to fan expectations came as the United Kingdom managed to best the United States 3-1, shocking fans who expected to see the US do well this year. Other top contenders for the crown included France, Australia, Finland, and Canada, though in the end none could match the ferocity of the South Korean and Chinese teams.

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The final showdown between China and South Korea may have been a wash, but it was still exciting viewing for fans as a display of technical prowess and skill. South Korea claimed the first map, Ilios, keeping China from gaining any percentage on the point in both rounds. The second map, King’s Row, saw SK advance the payload through the map with time to spare, while China struggled to push through their defense, ultimately failing to reach the second checkpoint. The third map, Anubis, saw SK again secure both points with more than five minutes remaining on the clock, while China only managed to secure the first point. The final map, Watchpoint: Gibraltar, saw both teams reach the end of the course on their first attempt, though when the overtime rounds began, China could not match South Korea’s distance in the time remaining.

While South Korea may have had a disappointing year in other esports events, at least when it comes to Overwatch, the fans can rest easy knowing they are still the best in the world.