Major esports match involves downtown Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY — The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competitors to downtown Salt Lake City this week as eight of the world’s high Rainbow Six Siege groups compete for a share of a $600,000 prize pool.

The worldwide match is happening on the Salt Palace Convention Center and options groups and followers touring from all over the world for one of many largest Rainbow Six Siege occasions of the 12 months. The stay finals run by means of the weekend.

Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first-person shooter online game developed by Ubisoft. Unlike conventional fast-paced shooters, the sport focuses closely on technique, communication, and teamwork. Players compete in five-person groups, utilizing distinctive operators and devices to assault or defend aims inside destructible environments.

“The game is one of the most demanding first-person shooters,” mentioned Sebastien Ratto, Rainbow Six Esports senior director. “It’s all about tactics, strategy, vertical energy and team play.”

The BLAST R6 Major transforms the Salt Palace right into a stay esports area with stage lighting, commentary, massive video boards, and 1000’s of followers reacting in actual time as groups compete.

Tournament organizers chosen Salt Lake City because the host website due to its rising esports neighborhood and historical past of internet hosting massive worldwide occasions.

“That’s why we wanted to come to Salt Lake City, expand to a new city in the U.S.,” Ratto mentioned. “The U.S. is a very passionate community. They’re very excited about the game.”

The match marks the primary BLAST R6 Major of the season and continues by means of the weekend. The profitable workforce will take residence $200,000 from the general prize pool.