{"id":15490,"date":"2026-07-02T02:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=15490"},"modified":"2026-07-02T02:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:29:14","slug":"geekay-crowned-mountain-dews-dew-challenge-season-2-champions-at-epic-grand-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=15490","title":{"rendered":"GEEKAY Crowned Mountain Dew\u2019s Dew Challenge Season 2 Champions at Epic Grand Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Following months of nationwide competition and RM750,000 worth of prizes, Dew<\/em> Challenge Season 2 comes to a thrilling close with a new champion at the Grand Finals<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Champions, Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up of Mountain Dew Challenge Season 2 pose with the organising team at Sunway Pyramid following their crowning at the tournament\u2019s thrilling<\/em> Grand Finale. Seated in front (from left): Jennifer Lee, Head of Marketing, PepsiCo Malaysia; Teh Suet<\/em>
Ching, Head of Commercial, Etika Sdn Bhd; Kalithasan Sothinathan, Marketing Manager, Etika Sdn Bhd; Jennifer Wong, Brand Manager, Etika Sdn Bhd; Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing, Etika Sdn Bhd; Eng Chee Jiang, Brand Lead, PepsiCo Malaysia.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 June 2026  – GEEKAY<\/strong> emerged victorious to become the official Mountain Dew Challenge Season 2 Champion, beating the nation’s top contenders in a thrilling finale that marked the culmination of one of Malaysia’s biggest gaming campaigns. Held at the Sunway Pyramid, Blue Atrium<\/strong>, the Dew Challenge Season 2 <\/strong>Grand Finals brought together the country’s best teams, passionate fans, cosplayers and gaming enthusiasts for a day of intense competition and immersive experiences inspired by the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) esports title,  Honor of Kings. The event marked the final chapter of a months-long campaign that challenged gamers across Malaysia to rise through the ranks and compete for glory, exclusive rewards and a share of RM750,000 in prizes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GEEKAY <\/strong>claimed the Dew Challenge Season 2 title with an astonishing 3-0 victory<\/strong> over RENN <\/strong>in the best-of-five Grand Finals<\/strong>. While the champions lived up to their billing as one of the tournament favourites, RENN captured the spotlight with a remarkable run, including a stunning semi-final victory over crowd-favourite Aurora Gaming to secure their place in the championship match. Together, both teams delivered a nail-biting finale that showcased the passion, skill and growing depth of talent within Malaysia’s gaming scene.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From fierce competitors to Dew Challenge Season 2 Champions\u2014Team GEEKAY following their unforgettable victory at the Grand Finale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The reigning champions walked away with RM50,000<\/strong> in cash, exclusive Honor of Kings in-game rewards<\/strong>, including RM1,000 in Razer Gold Vouchers<\/strong> courtesy of Razer Gold<\/strong> and the coveted title of Dew Challenge Season 2 Champions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Cool under pressure and unstoppable when it mattered most, GK Musang King was named the Grand Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP) of Mountain Dew Challenge Season 2.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Runner-up RENN<\/strong> earned RM25,000<\/strong> and RM500 <\/strong>worth of vouchers after a remarkable journey to the Grand Finals, while AURORA<\/strong> secured third place with RM10,000<\/strong> and RM250<\/strong> worth of vouchers to round out the podium. Altogether, Mountain Dew awarded RM135,000<\/strong> in cash prizes at the Grand Finals. The Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP)<\/strong> award was presented to GK Musang King<\/strong>, who also received a ROG-sponsored Strix OLED Monitor<\/strong> for his standout performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the success of Season 1, Dew Challenge Season 2 significantly expanded its nationwide footprint. Alongside six on-ground qualifiers including first-ever stops in Kuantan and Sabah, marking the competition’s debut in East Malaysia, the campaign’s roving recruitment truck travelled from Kedah to Johor, extending its grassroots reach well beyond the Klang Valley. Drawing more than 43,000 <\/strong>registrations, Dew Challenge Season 2 grew into a nationwide gaming phenomenon fuelled by livestreams, fan experiences, exclusive rewards and a shared passion for competition.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Players battle it out during the Dew Challenge Season 2 Grand Finals, showcasing skill, teamwork and determination in pursuit of the championship.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the weekend, the Grand Finals drew thousands of fans eager to witness the action both on and off the main stage. While the country’s best teams battled for the championship title, attendees kept the energy high with interactive experiences, including unlocking exclusive rewards from an interactive vending machine<\/strong>, redeeming blind boxes <\/strong>through the Recycle for Rewards<\/strong> initiative and competing in the adrenaline-fuelled Test of Speed challenge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Platform Powering Malaysia\u2019s Esports Scene<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing, Etika Sdn Bhd<\/strong>, said, “Dew Challenge Season 2 <\/strong>was designed to give gamers more ways to engage with the things they love, whether through competition, rewards, live experiences or simply being part of the excitement. Over the past six months, we\u2019ve witnessed a supportive community that continues to show up, push boundaries and inspire one another, reflecting the growing strength and momentum of Malaysia\u2019s esports scene.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added, “The response this season reflects the momentum of esports in Malaysia. From thousands of players who took part to fans who followed the action online and on-ground, Mountain Dew\u2019s Dew Challenge Season 2 has reinforced the demand for accessible, high-energy competitive platforms. On behalf of all of us in Etika, congratulations to our champions and everyone who made this season a success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Dew Challenge Season 2 comes to a close, the campaign concludes a nationwide competitive journey that brought players from across Malaysia through months of local qualifiers into a live Grand Finals. From first-time competitors to seasoned veterans, the season showcased the energy, ambition and rising talent shaping the country\u2019s gaming landscape, strengthened through consistent online and on-ground engagement, and setting the stage for an even bigger chapter ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the latest updates, visit <\/a>www.dewchallenge.com<\/a> and follow @MountainDewMalaysia on Facebook and @MountainDewMY on Instagram<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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