Twisted Minds stunned the world by claiming the EWC 2025 Call of Duty: Warzone crown in Riyadh, beating favourites and changing the battle royale landscape.
The Esports World Cup 2025 Call of Duty: Warzone finals had everything—drama, surprise, and a new champion. When the last bullet was fired on Rebirth Island, it was Twisted Minds, the Saudi Arabian club with a dream team roster, who walked away with the trophy. This wasn’t just a win; it was a story of teamwork, smart roster moves, and clutch plays that will be talked about in esports history.
Twisted Minds Wins the EWC 2025 CoD Warzone
Fourteen top teams from around the globe landed on Rebirth Island for the ultimate showdown in the Qiddiya Esports Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The final was part of a much bigger tournament, starting with 21 teams whittled down through intense group stages. Only the best made it to the last day. Many fans expected Team Falcons, the champions from the previous year, or Virtus.pro, a star-studded squad, to win—especially after Team Falcons’ dominant run in 2024.
But Warzone is all about surprises. Twisted Minds didn’t just show up; they outplayed, outlasted, and outsmarted everyone. They started strong, nearly winning the very first game, but just missed out as Virtus.pro snatched that match. No one expected what happened next.
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Match Point Madness
The tournament used a special “match point” format. Once a team passed 135 points, they needed one more match victory to take the trophy. At one point, five teams—Twisted Minds, Virtus.pro, Team Falcons, Gentle Mates, and 100 Thieves—were all just a single win away from glory. The tension was through the roof.
Team Falcons, who won back-to-back matches last year to secure victory, almost did it again. But this time, Twisted Minds refused to let it happen. With 24 kills in the decisive match, Twisted Minds got the first-place finish they needed.
The crowd went wild. Twisted Minds weren’t just winners—they were champions against the odds.
The Winning Squad
Twisted Minds’ victory wasn’t luck. It was the result of smart team changes and building chemistry. Aydan “Aydan” Conrad, who had left the team earlier, came back in April 2025. Benjamin “Almond” Rosendahl joined as the fourth member, bringing fresh energy. Riley “zSmit” Smith continued his standout performances, finishing as the SONY MVP of the finals, racking up kills across all ten matches and earning an extra $10,000.
The combination of Aydan’s leadership, zSmit’s firepower, Almond’s new tactics, and a rock-solid team plan made Twisted Minds unstoppable when it mattered most.
This isn’t just about prize money, though the team will certainly remember their share of the $1 million pot. Twisted Minds made history for Saudi Arabia, pushing their club into the global spotlight. They’re now ranked fifth in the Club Championship, a huge leap that puts them in contention for the biggest prize in all of esports.
The tournament showed how Warzone is truly a global game, with teams from all over competing in group stages, last-chance rounds, and finally, the high-pressure finals. The fact that Twisted Minds could beat defending champions and world-class teams proves that anything is possible in esports.