Hello ER Esports Fans,
The time has come to wrap up Season 7!
The Season 7 Masters Finals, where the strongest players of Eternal Return Season 7 will compete, will take place over two days from Friday, June 27th to Saturday, June 28th at the Daejeon Dream Arena, Daejeon’s dedicated Esports stadium.
Prepare yourself for a series of thrilling matches and exciting events waiting for you!
■ Event Format
12 teams that advanced through Phases 1 and 2 of the Masters Season 7 and those who qualified through the recent Last Chance Qualifiers will compete in the Masters Season 7 Finals.
First, the semifinals on June 27th at 17:00 (KST) will be held using a 6-round point system. The team with the highest score after the 6 rounds will be ranked higher, and the top 4 teams from the semifinals will advance to the finals. The final will be played under the ‘Checkpoint Rule,’ where the team that reaches 55 points first will proceed, and from the following rounds, the game will continue until the last surviving team emerges. This creates a fierce competition between teams trying to finish the game by crossing the checkpoints and those aiming to extend the game to secure the victory. It’s sure to be one of the most thrilling moments in this season’s Eternal Return Esports.
All matches will be scored using the Eternal Return Esports Points Matrix. The points awarded based on the team’s placement can go up to a maximum of 10 points. 0.5 points will be given for each kill on Night 1 and 1 point for each kill after. Penalty points will be applied for incidents like dying in a restricted area, and each such occurrence will result in a 1-point deduction for the team.
The total prize pool for the season finals is 20 million KRW. The team that wins the final by reaching the checkpoint and achieving Checkmate will receive a grand prize of 4 million KRW.
Four Teams Head Straight to the Finals! INSIGHTER, All ways Incheon, Daegu Suseong Guardians, and FN SEJONG secured the most Circuit Points with strong performances in Phases 1 and 2. These four teams will go directly to the Finals on Saturday, June 28th.
Meanwhile, the teams ranked 5th to 10th in Circuit Points, along with two teams from the LCQ will battle it out in the Semifinals on Friday, June 27th.
Who will lift the trophy in this heated summer showdown?
■ Channels
Watch the S7 Masters Finals in any of our channels below and get rewards!
■ Drops
What are Grab Bag Drops?
A chance of obtaining either NP or A-Coin earned by watching 1 hour of Day 1 or 2.
- DAY 1: Season 6 Finals Champion Emotes, Grab Bag Drops
- DAY 2: Season 6 Finals Champion Profile Icons, Grab Bag Drops
■ Masters S7 Finals Details
- Event Period: Friday, June 27th to Saturday, June 28th (UTC)
- Where: Daejeon Dream Arena (480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, North Wing of the Science Hall)
- Organizers: Nimble Neuron, Daejeon Metropolitan City, Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency
- Sponsors: Kakao Games, WD BLACK
■ Arena & Lumia Night Market Entry
As previously announced, to ensure safety, entry to the main arena seating area will be managed through the ticket raffle we did earlier in June. Here's a reminder of the details that were sent by email to the winners.
If you were selected through the seating raffle, you must pick up your entry ticket on the day of your assigned match at the Daejeon Esports Arena Info Desk. On-site, we'll verify your identity with a QR code and then you’ll receive a wristband with a designated number. Entry times will vary based on that number, so please wait in the 2F entry holding area at the time listed on your wristband.
Even if you do not have a ticket for the main arena, you can still watch the matches live at the 1F Viewing Zone on a large LED screen.
- Location: Daejeon Dream Arena (480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, North Wing of the Science Hall)
- Pickup Time: Friday, June 27th 13:00 ~ 16:00 / Saturday, June 28th 10:00 ~ 13:00 (KST)
- Notes
- You cannot pick up your ticket within one hour before entry begins, as that time is reserved for line-up and check-in at the 2F holding area. Please make sure to pick up your ticket during the designated times.
- For ticket winners, identity verification will be required through a mobile Steam ID login via QR code and a photo ID check. Please make sure to bring a personal device that can scan QR codes, along with a valid ID.
- You’ll receive a wristband with a pre-assigned number upon QR check-in. Entry time depends on this number, so please be ready at the 2F waiting area accordingly.
As a bonus, ticket winners will also receive 1 special Cadet Li Dailin entry ticket upon check-in.
■ On-Site Events
§ Estelle’s Cooling Supply Station (Outdoor)
There’s always a food supply drop at the Finals Masters! This time, to help cool off all of you joining us for the hot summer finals, we’ve prepared Estelle’s Cooling Supply Station!
Stop by the outdoor booth at the Daejeon e-Sports Arena to grab a free ice bar and enjoy the event even more!
Please note: Due to outdoor circumstances at the venue, there will be no food trucks at this Masters event. Make sure to bring your own water before coming!
§ Academy Play Zone & Draw Prize Exchange (1st Floor, Arena)
Head to the Legion Play Zone, where various mini-games are ready for you to play! Challenge yourself and earn tokens that can be used to exchange for exciting prizes. Test your skills with a variety of mini-games available on-site and take your shot at the rewards!
If you succeed in the mini-games and earn tokens, head over to the Prize Draw Exchange to try your luck!
§ WD BLACK Cobalt Protocol Play Zone (1st Floor, Arena)
WD BLACK is back at the on-site event zone! Team up with other visitors and take on the Cobalt Protocol Match challenge! Everyone who participates in the Cobalt Match will receive 1 random mousepad: either the WD BLACK Grim Reaper Luke pad or the WD BLACK After School Debi & Marlene Desk Mat.
All members of the winning team will also receive a 128GB Sandisk USB!
§ Lumia Stage (1st floor, Arena)
Lumia Stage will be available once again, offering a chance to get closer to KR players. Each day will feature fan meetings and pre-interviews. After the matches begin, Lumia Stage will operate as a viewing area outside the venue, allowing fans to watch the game.
§ Predict Today's Winner Event (Arena, 1st Floor)
Guess the winners of both events in our prediction event. Check out the posters prepared by the players and make your predictions. Those who guess correctly will receive special prizes.
§ Cheering Event (Arena, 2nd Floor)
Create an awesome cheer message! Our casters will select 10 of the best cheers during the broadcast, so show your support for your favorite players and win a Kkubeurakko Chicken Voucher!
■ Lumia Night Market & Official Goods Shop
You can buy official ER merchandise at the Official Goods Shop, and check out fan-made products at the Lumia Night Market and KEL team booths!.
§ Lumia Night Market (Outdoors)
Lumia Night Market is back, packed with all kinds of exciting goods! To help you beat the heat, this time it’ll be held on the 2nd floor of Daejeon Contents Korea Lab, right across from the arena. Pick up your queue number at the kiosk at the arena entrance. Once you receive your call notification, follow the staff’s guidance through the 2nd floor of the arena to enter the Lumia Night Market.
This time the Lumia Night Market will feature 12 booths, so make sure to check them all out!
You can click on the booth names in the table below to view more information about each booth.
§ KEL Team Booths (Arena, 2nd Floor)
Show your support and help teams continue creating amazing merchandise!
§ Official Goods Shop (Arena, 2nd Floor)
The Official Goods Shop is back! This time, you’ll find new Season 7 Academy merch.
Some S8 goods will also be available for you to take home, so don’t miss out!
*Photocard VOL.1 / VOL.2 includes only the characters and skins released up until Season 5.
■ Cosplay
Cosplayers that attend in their Eternal Return cosplay will receive a special commemorative badge. You can pick up the badge at the info desk.
Additionally, separate changing rooms for men and women will be available for cosplayers. The changing rooms are located behind the arena on the first floor.
Don’t miss the chance to participate in our events and see the crowning of Season 7’s ultimate champion!
We’ll be waiting for you in Daejeon—see you there!
