The new league will feature 10 tournaments across Europe, with the best teams competing for the title of Farm Simulator champion and $113,848.50 in prizes. Players will also have a chance at more money during the duration of the championship, bringing the prize pool up to $284,621.25.
To make the Championship happen, GIANTS Software has teamed up with a selection of well-known companies from the gaming industry to provide the prizes, including Logitech G, Intel, Nitrado, and noblechairs.
According to GIANTS Software CEO Christian Ammann, “competitive farming” has been a big deal among Farming Simulator fans for a while now. However, it’s not something that’s been done in an esports format.
Since the company is comprised of quite a few esports fans, GIANTS decided it would be a good idea to create the League and “show the world that farming can indeed be fun and competitive at the same time.”
Admittedly, as a fan of esports ourselves, Farming Simulator isn’t really a game we’d first considered as a potential focus. After all, we’re used to MOBAS like SMITE and League of Legends, World of Warcraft PvP focused tournaments, CCG-related competitions, and fighting games like Street Fighter V and Super Smash.
But there’s a fan base for everything, and among real-world farmers, Farming Simulator is the main attraction. So, why wouldn’t we eventually see it in esports, too?
