In the intense grand final of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025, Gen.G defeated T1 with a score of 3:2, becoming the tournament champions for the second consecutive time. The Korean derby delivered a five-map drama for the fans, where both teams alternated in showcasing incredible gameplay, but it was Gen.G who proved stronger in the decisive moments. The victory not only earned the team the status of the best in the world at the moment but also $500,000 in prize money.

T1 opened the series with a confident win — an aggressive start and map control allowed them to take the first map without any issues. Gen.G responded in kind on the second, leveling the score. On the third map, T1 shocked the audience by destroying their opponent with a score of 20–2, leaving no room for resistance.

The fourth map became a clash of strategies: T1 chose a risky draft with three tanks and Jinx, while Gen.G put their trust in Zeri in the hands of Ruler. T1's plan didn't work out — Gen.G confidently closed out the game and pushed the series to the fifth map. In the decisive game, the teams were neck and neck until the mid-game, but it was Gen.G who better capitalized on opportunities around objectives and in team fights. This allowed them to secure the victory and win the MSI championship title for the second time in a row.

Ruler was named the MVP of the final series — the experienced Gen.G marksman was repeatedly the driving force behind his team's victories, and his performance on Zeri in the fourth map was the turning point of the series.

Best Moment of the Match

The best moment of the match goes to the team fight on the fourth map and the Quadra Kill for Gen.G, which showcased Gen.G's ambition to push the game to the fifth map.

The Mid-Season Invitational 2025 will take place from June 27 to July 12 in Canada, with a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament through this link.