At the moment of greatest stakes and history on the line, Twisted Minds stepped up, claiming the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS championship at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) in what became instantaneously one of the most memorable and closely contested grand finals in PUBG esports history. Their win was not merely for a trophy; it was redemption, determination, and mastery in one nail-biting finale.
From 2024 Heartbreak to 2025 Triumph
In last year’s EWC, Twisted Minds came in as favorites following a glittering PGS 4 victory but lost their cool when it counted the most. This year, they came back hungrier, wiser, and more combat-ready. The final was nip-and-tuck from the outset: any of the teams left to play could’ve won at the end of the last two matches. This wasn’t a tournament, it was a gauntlet.
The Turning Point: Match 11 and Perfect1ks’ Heroics
Match 11 was the turning point. Twisted Minds finally cracked open a gap, making crucial breathing space for the last round. However, Match 12 got the better of them with a curveball, with two players on deployment and the rest out within minutes. That’s where Dmytrii “Perfect1ks” Dubenyuk converted pressure into poetry. He held down late, living long enough to get the decisive placement that sealed championship victory for his team
| What Sets Twisted Minds Apart | |
| Strength | Why It Set Them Apart |
| Redemption Fuel | Turning last year’s failure into the motivation to conquer. |
| Mental Resilience | Staying calm under pressure, even when reduced to two members. |
| Strategic Patience | Building momentum with smart timing and careful positioning. |
| Individual Brilliance | Perfect1ks’ clutch execution sealed their legacy. |
| Late-Stage Excellence | Savings points in the final rounds when it mattered most. |
Game Highlight: The Last Match That Made a Champion
Imagine this: the final drop is made, and pandemonium breaks out. Early defeats pile up, but two Twisted geniuses stand firm. Every fraction of a second matters, every step is calculated. Perfect1ks navigated the zone, gaining 3 kills under siege. He kept gasping most importantly, after the others had dropped. That fifth-place finish wasn’t so much a result as a lifeline that turned the scoreboard.
Contributing to Their Heritage and Momentum in the Club Championship
Their victory here was their second big EWC title, having won the Warzone crown in Week 5 as well, and marked them as one of the most formidable teams in the Club Championship. They earned a sweep of 1,000 Club Championship points, moving from 2,200 to 3,200 and placing them tied with Virtus.pro in fourth position. That boost keeps Twisted Minds in the race for the ultimate $7 million Club Championship.
A Quote to Capture the Moment
“I’m just thankful, for my team, for my family, for my girlfriend, and for the whole Twisted Minds family. The fans cheering us here made this the most amazing tournament. Now, we are finally world champions.” — Aleksandr “BatulinS” Batulin, Twisted Minds
