The Free Fire World Series – Global Finals 2025 marked the final and most prestigious event of the competitive season, hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia. More than a tournament, it became a historic milestone for esports globally. With 618,778 participants, the event set a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Mobile Team-Based Esports Tournament, a testament to how far the Free Fire ecosystem has grown—and how deeply the game resonates around the world.
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For Indonesia, the spotlight shone even brighter, carried by the hopes of fans and anchored by one team: RRQ Kazu.
A Commanding Start: RRQ Kazu Lead the Knockout Stage
The competition opened with the Knockout Stage, held from October 31st to November 9th, featuring 18 teams, divided into three groups of six. Across six matchdays—each with three matches—every team played a total of 24 intense games. Only the top 12 would earn a ticket to the Grand Finals.
Throughout this demanding phase, RRQ Kazu delivered one of their strongest performances of the year, demonstrating consistency, discipline, and a clear strategic identity.
Knockout Stage Standings (Top 6)
- RRQ Kazu – Indonesia (379 points)
- Fluxo – Brazil (350 points)
- Buriram United Esports – Thailand (339 points)
- Team Solid – Brazil (313 points)
- Rainbow7 – Mexico (303 points)
- All Gamers Global – Thailand (280 points)
Finishing at the top of the leaderboard, RRQ Kazu entered the Grand Finals not only as the pride of Indonesia, but as one of the strongest contenders for the world title.
Grand Finals: A Stage Where Every Second Matters
Held on November 15th, 2025, the Grand Finals featured 12 elite teams and introduced the high-pressure Champion Rush format—an unpredictable, adrenaline-driven system where momentum could swing the entire tournament.
Under this format, the first team to reach 80 points gained “Champion Rush Eligibility,” making every subsequent Booyah a potential instant championship. With a maximum of 10 games available, each round carried enormous weight.
For RRQ Kazu, the Grand Finals became a rollercoaster of highs and lows—a reminder that even the strongest teams can face turbulence on the biggest stage.
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RRQ Kazu’s Grand Finals Match Results
- Game 1: 10th place – 1 kill
- Game 2: 4th place – 6 kills
- Game 3: 5th place – 7 kills
- Game 4: 12th place – 0 kills
- Game 5: 1st place – 13 kills
- Game 6: 9th place – 4 kills
- Game 7: 3rd place – 6 kills
Their Game 5 Booyah, with an impressive 13 kills, showcased the peak of RRQ Kazu’s ability—explosive, disciplined, and fearless. But the inconsistencies in earlier rounds made it difficult to close the gap against teams that found their rhythm sooner.
Final Standings: A Hard-Fought Fourth Place Finish
When the dust settled, the championship went to Buriram United Esports after a gripping race to the finish.
FFWS 2025 Global Finals – Final Standings
- Buriram United Esports – 103 pts – $300,000
- Fluxo – 102 pts – $150,000
- All Gamers Global – 90 pts – $70,000
- RRQ Kazu – 73 pts – $60,000
RRQ Kazu closed the tournament in 4th place, a result that may not reflect the dominance they showed in the Knockout Stage, but one that highlights their strength, their resolve, and their ability to compete with the world’s best.
More Than a Result—A Story of Heart
RRQ Kazu’s journey in the FFWS Global Finals 2025 is not defined solely by the final standings. It is defined by the passion they played with, the consistency that put them on top during the Knockout Stage, the grit they showed in the Grand Finals, and the pride they carried on behalf of Indonesia.
In a tournament that made global history, RRQ Kazu ensured their own story stood out—one of resilience, determination, and the unshakeable spirit of a team that fights until the very end.
The world stage may close for now, but the fire remains.
RRQ Kazu will rise again.