Team
Vertice showcase teamwork in PUBG Mobile and secures spot at world finals
in Gamescom 2026.
Malaysia's
esports scene has achieved another significant milestone as Team Vertice
emerged victorious at the Samsung #PlayGalaxy Cup Southeast Asia Regional
Qualifiers on 13 June 2026. The Malaysian team of four were crowned regional
champions and are slated to compete at the #PlayGalaxy Cup World Finals to be
held during Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany.
The #PlayGalaxy Cup
is a global tournament league highlighting the gaming performance of Galaxy
devices. In 2026, the tournament expands into a yearlong global esports league
in collaboration with PUBG Mobile — shifting from standalone events to a full-season
format.
Team
Vertice showcased exceptional skill, teamwork and consistency throughout the
competition, overcoming some of Southeast Asia's strongest PUBG Mobile teams
from Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. Teams were equipped with
the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is built to deliver 39% more powerful
neural processing unit (NPU) and a 19% faster central processing unit (CPU), to
keep up with high-action gaming performance.
With
their championship victory, Team Vertice will represent Southeast Asia on the
global stage at the #PlayGalaxy Cup World Finals. They will also be joined by
Team Vonzy from Indonesia, who came in second at the regional qualifiers. Both
teams will compete against #PlayGalaxy Cup champions from other regions at
Gamescom 2026, one of the largest gaming and interactive entertainment events
in the world.
Team
Vertice was led by #TeamGalaxy influencer, Muhammad Nur Ihsan bin Ismail, also
known as San Gaming in the local esports scene. He credited his teammates Dep,
ICAA and Kluq for their trust in him and each other throughout each match.
“We
always moved forward to strategize for the next game, even if we made a
mistake,” Ihsan said. “I'm super happy right now because I've been dreaming of
going to Germany for a long time, and it's an honour to bring the Malaysian flag
to the world stage.”
The
victory adds another achievement to an impressive year for Ihsan. Earlier in
February 2026, San was selected to compete in a global PUBG Mobile open
tournament in San Francisco, where he joined a four-player squad comprising of
#TeamGalaxy representatives from around the world. The team claimed the
championship title, giving San valuable experience competing alongside elite
global talent.
“We’re
going to study up on our future opponents,” Ihsan added, on Team Vertice’s immediate
strategy for the finals at Gamescom. “We’ll be training every day for the
finals.”
Team
Vertice’s victory underscores the growing influence of Southeast Asian esports
and highlights opportunities available to up-and-coming players through
platforms such as TeamGalaxy, which continue to nurture talent and connect
local gamers with global competitive arenas.
"This
is a proud moment not only for Malaysia, but for the growing gaming community
across the region," said Matthew Ng, Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung
Malaysia Electronics. "As mobile gaming continues to evolve, devices like
the Galaxy S26 Ultra are helping unlock new possibilities for competitive play
through powerful performance, advanced graphics capabilities and responsive
gameplay experiences. We believe technology can be a catalyst for the next
generation of esports talent, empowering players to train, compete and connect
with the global gaming community wherever they are."
Samsung
co-developed a custom application processor (AP) for Galaxy S26 Ultra,
featuring a 39% more powerful neural processing unit (NPU) and a 19% faster
central processing unit (CPU).
Galaxy
S26 Ultra, powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5, delivers enhanced graphics and
gaming performance. A redesigned thermal architecture and large vapor chamber improves
heat management for sustained performance. Optimized power efficiency extends
battery life, while faster charging reduces downtime.
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