ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced the start of the ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2022 esports tournament. The US$40,000 prize pool tournament, which starts on 15 August 2022, will pit the best Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege teams across the region against each other for a spot at the grand finals in Bangkok Thailand.

Players from the Southeast Asia, South Asia, Japan and South Korea regions will be able to sign up to compete for qualifier spots starting August 15 with the online tournament starting on September 17. Once qualified, teams will move forward to the regional finals and then onward to the grand finals at the Thailand Game Show on October 21. The Regional Finals and Grand Finals will be broadcasted live online across multiple languages.

“We built the ROG line to create a platform for gamers of all levels to develop their skills, and the ROG Masters APAC is our way to allow them to showcase their incredible talents” said Peter Chang, General Manager, Asia Pacific Region, System Business Group at ASUS. “This year, with Rainbow 6: Siege, we aim to cultivate the best teams across APAC for a phenomenal showdown in Bangkok.”

Launched in APAC in 2016, the ROG Masters APAC continues to bring the best esports opportunities for gamers across the region with a focus to nourish future local talents and provide a pathway for them to an international spotlight. This year, for the first time, ROG Masters APAC 2022 will feature the fast-paced tactical action of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege.

Interested participants can register at the official tournament page at: www.rogmastersapac.gg. Registration for the ROG Masters APAC 2022 starts on 15 August and ends on 15 September 2022. Regional Qualifiers will take place online from 17 to 18 September 2022 with qualifying teams competing in Regional Finals on September 24. The finals will take place in Bangkok at the Thailand Game Show from 21 to 23 October 2022.