Register for the Digitec Playground Cup Vol.9 with "Apex Legends"
25.1.2023
Translation: machine translated
The Community has decided. The game for the ninth Digitec Playground Cup is "Apex Legends". You can now register for the tournament.
The Digitec Playground Cup Vol. 9 will be a real blast with "Apex Legends". The battle royale game won the Community vote with 19 per cent, ahead of "Rainbow Six Siege" (15 per cent) and "Age of Empires 2" (9 per cent)
Registration for the tournaments is now open.
Two tournaments in the Digitec Playground Cup
The ninth Digitec Playground Cup will once again consist of two separate tournaments. A Pro Tournament for the hardcore gamers among you and a Grümpi Tournament for all those who just want to take part for fun.
Both tournaments will take place in battle royale mode in trios.
Timetable and registration
Only complete teams of 3 can register for the Pro Tournament.
To the registration:
- Pro Tournament, Qualifier 1 (18 February - check-in from 12:30)
- Pro Tournament, Qualifier 2 (25 February - check-in from 12:30)
- Pro Tournament, Final (18 March)
You can also register individually for the Grümpi and will be randomly assigned to a team of 3. Individual registrations are not made via the links below, but via the Digitec Discord server in the free-agents channel.
To the registration:
- Grümpi tournament, qualifier 1 (18 February - check-in from 12:30)
- Grümpi tournament, qualifier 2 (25 February - check-in from 12:30)
- Grümpi tournament, final (18.03.)
Conditions of participation and rules
Who can take part
To play in the tournaments, you must be at least 16 years old or have the written consent of a parent. In addition, two thirds of the team must be resident in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
Which system can I play on?
You can play on any hardware on which "Apex Legends" is available. So: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch.
Where to play
The qualifiers and the final will take place online. So you can take part from the comfort of your own home. The best trios per qualifier (Grümpi and Pro) can also play offline at the MYI office in Zurich.
Is there a level cap for the Grümpi tournament?
Yes, every player in the team can be a maximum of Platinum IV. If your rank is above Platinum IV, you must take part in the Pro tournament.
Is there a minimum level for the Pro Tournament?
No. Even if you have a low ranking, you can take part in the pro tournament.
May I take part in the Pro and Grümpi tournaments?
No.
May I register for two qualifier rounds?
Yes. If it doesn't work the first time, you can try again.
What do the rules look like?
Both the Grümpi and Pro tournaments are played in trios in battle royale mode. Six matches are played per qualifier. The best players will advance to the final. The detailed rules are still being finalised and will be published on the Digitec Discord server in due course.
What is there to win?
There are the following prizes to be won in the Pro Tournament, each in triplicate.
- Place 1
- Place 2
- Place 3
In the Grümpi tournament you can look forward to the following prizes - also in triplicate.
- Place 1
- Place 2
- Place 3
Where can I watch?
Don't want to play along yourself, but want to watch the Apex pros go at it with chips and a soft drink? No problem. The two qualifiers of the Pro tournament and the two finals of the Pro and Grümpi tournaments will be broadcast live on Twitch and Youtube.
In the Digitec Playground Playlist you can already watch past cups with "Rocket League", "League of Legends" and other games.
Where can I get the latest information about the Cup?
If you don't want to miss anything about the Digitec Playground Cup, you can click on "Follow author" below. You can also reach us on the Digitec Discord server and get answers to your questions about the tournament.
Good luck and have fun at the Cup.
Domagoj Belancic
Senior Editor
Domagoj.Belancic@digitecgalaxus.chMy love of video games was unleashed at the tender age of five by the original Gameboy. Over the years, it's grown in leaps and bounds.
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