Metal Slug Esports Competitive Scene 2025 [updated] Info

This guide covers the games, the meta, the major tournaments, and how you can get involved.

| Tournament | Host | Prize Pool (USD) | Format | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | SNK / Evo | $100,000 | Awakening (2v2) | | Heavy Machine Gun Open | Red Bull | $50,000 | Metal Slug X (1v1) | | POW Rescue Cup | China eSports Assoc. | $200,000 | Awakening (2v2) | | The Final Mission | Twitch Rivals | $75,000 | Rotating (5-game gauntlet) | metal slug esports competitive scene 2025

Last updated: April 2025. Meta information reflects the v2.3 "POW Rescue" patch. This guide covers the games, the meta, the