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HGC Horizon Clash Details

Blizzard Entertainment

The changes in the HGC format for 2018 have created a new test for would-be challengers from Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Teams from both regions will play through a series of qualifier matches starting on April 14 to determine the best team from each region. These two teams will travel to Taipei where they will square off in a single best-of-seven match to determine who will move on to compete with the rest of the world’s best at the Mid-Season Brawl. Check below for more details on the Horizon Clash.

Finals Location: Blizzard Arena Taipei

Prize Pool: $5,000 USD

Broadcast Languages: English, Chinese

English Talent: Rikki “Riku” Quiapon, Darwell “Asurai” Llerena

Time and Date: May 18, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. PDT/ 1:00 p.m. CEST

Find out more details on the Taiwan Qualifiers here

Find out more details about the SEA Qualifiers here

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