The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 (PMWC) is one of the biggest global esports events, bringing together top teams from around the world. This year, the competition is tougher than ever, featuring the best squads fighting for ultimate glory. The tournament’s Survival Stage is a crucial part of the journey, where teams compete for a spot in the Grand Finals.
Survival Stage Format Explained
The Survival Stage is designed to filter the very best.
- 16 teams compete in 12 matches over two days.
- After these matches, the top 8 teams progress to the Grand Finals.
- The bottom 8 teams are eliminated from the tournament.
This high-stakes format leaves no room for errors. Every kill, placement point, and strategy counts.
Day 1 Overview: Key Highlights
The opening day of the Survival Stage was filled with thrilling moments, unexpected comebacks, and dominant performances.
- Fire Flux (Turkey) emerged as the top team with 64 points, fueled by two Chicken Dinners and 34 eliminations.
- POWR Esports followed with 56 points, while Regnum Carya took third with 50 points.
- Team Falcons and NS RedForce were tied at 48 points each, showing consistent performances.
Top Performers of the Day
- Fire Flux proved why they’re one of the strongest contenders this year.
- POWR Esports displayed aggressive gameplay, securing key kills.
- Horaa Esports bounced back after a slow start, finishing 6th with 46 points.
Teams Struggling to Find Form
- Alpha7 Esports (defending champions) had a surprisingly weak start with 27 points.
- Team AxTMG (India) couldn’t build momentum, managing only 12 points in six matches.
- GAMAX ended at the bottom with just 9 points.
Match-by-Match Breakdown
Match 1: Sanhok: Fire Flux Starts Strong
Fire Flux came out swinging, earning 17 points with an impressive Chicken Dinner. EArena also had a solid start, finishing with 14 points, while Team Falcons and NS RedForce claimed 10 points each. Team AxTMG failed to score.
Match 2: Erangel: POWR Esports Takes Control
POWR Esports dominated Erangel, collecting 22 points. Fire Flux added 13 points to their tally, while Falcons secured 11 points. AxTMG again failed to register any points.
Match 3: Erangel: Horaa Esports Bounces Back
Horaa Esports from Nepal made a strong comeback with a 19-point Chicken Dinner. Alpha7, Falcons, and NS RedForce scored 13, 12, and 11 points respectively. AxTMG managed only 5 points.
Match 4: Erangel: Yangon Galacticos Show Strength
Yangon Galacticos from Myanmar won their first match with 10 points. Regnum Carya displayed consistency, grabbing 18 points. R8 Esports also added 11 points, while AxTMG secured only 3 points.
Match 5: Miramar: R8 Esports Claims Their First Win
R8 Esports took their first Chicken Dinner of the tournament with 18 points. POWR Esports kept up the pressure, scoring 19 points. Team Vision managed 14 points, while AxTMG added 3 points.
Match 6: Miramar: Fire Flux Secures Another Victory
Fire Flux ended Day 1 on a high note with a 22-point Chicken Dinner. Horaa and Regnum Carya followed with 18 and 16 points, while Influence Rage grabbed 13 points. AxTMG only managed 1 point.
Overall Standings After Day 1
| Rank | Team | Points |
| 1 | Fire Flux | 64 |
| 2 | POWR Esports | 56 |
| 3 | Regnum Carya | 50 |
| 4 | Team Falcons | 48 |
| 5 | NS RedForce | 48 |
| 6 | Horaa Esports | 46 |
| 7 | R8 Esports | 37 |
| 8 | EArena | 35 |
| 14 | Team AxTMG (India) | 12 |
| 16 | GAMAX | 9 |
How Did Indian Team AxTMG Perform?
For Team AxTMG, Day 1 was rough. With only 12 points across six matches, the team struggled to keep up with the competition. They will need a massive comeback on Day 2 to stay in the race for the Grand Finals.
Predictions for Day 2
If Fire Flux maintains its form, they could easily top the Survival Stage. However, POWR and Regnum Carya aren’t far behind. For teams like AxTMG and Alpha7, Day 2 is their last chance to turn things around.
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