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OpTic Gaming won the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, held July 24–27, 2025. They defeated Vancouver Surge in a dominant 4‑0 final sweep, claiming the first-place prize of $600,000 and 1,000 Club Championship points 

🏆 Journey to Victory

In the semifinals, OpTic faced a stiff challenge from Team Heretics. After dropping the first two maps, the team orchestrated a stunning reverse sweep, taking the series 3‑2 to book their place in the grand final 
In the final, they delivered flawless execution against Vancouver Surge, winning across multiple modes—Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, and Control—to sweep the series 4‑0 

🏅 MVP & Standout Performers

Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas‑Castro was named the Sony MVP of the tournament, citing an impressive 1.04 kill/death ratio and consistently dominant performances throughout the playoffs 

Meanwhile, rookie Mason “Mercules” Ramsey, who joined OpTic mid‑season, made an immediate impact. His strong play during the tournament capped off one of the most remarkable rookie seasons in Call of Duty history 

📊 Tournament Overview

• Event: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at EWC 2025

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Dates: July 24–27, 2025 

• Prize Pool: $1.8M (with $600,000 awarded to OpTic)

• Champion: OpTic Gaming (4‑0 vs. Vancouver Surge)

• Runner‑Up: Vancouver Surge ($320,000, 750 points)

• 3rd Place: KOI; 4th Place: Team Heretics 

🔍 Why This Win Matters

• This victory marks the first Esports World Cup "world title" for OpTic Gaming in Call of Duty, consolidated by their prior win at the 2025 Call of Duty League Championship—making them back‑to‑back major event champions

• OpTic’s commanding performance significantly boosted the tournament’s popularity. The final match became the event’s most-watched Call of Duty title, peaking at around 268,900 live viewers, nearly doubling the live peak of EWC 2024’s CoD event .

🧠 Final Thoughts

OpTic Gaming’s sweep at EWC 2025 not only delivered a major championship title, but it also cemented their status as the premier Black Ops 6 team of the year, anchored by Shotzzy’s MVP calibre play and Mercules's breakout debut. Their success at both the CDL Championship and Esports World Cup underscored one of CoD’s most dominant eras.

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