Dear Metas,
The first Deviation Master World Championship is coming to an end. In these weeks, we've witnessed spectacular Deviation battles take place in Nalcott, and a champion is about to be born!
To ensure a fair qualification process and help you prepare for the next stage, here is a detailed explanation of the tournament's conclusion, the qualification rules, and the upcoming schedule:
I. End of Qualifiers and Data Lock-in
The qualifiers will officially end on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 AM (local time, refer to the game for the actual time). After this, all scores will be locked in, and players will be ranked accordingly. This is your final chance to run up your score!
II. Qualification Review and Roster Announcement
To uphold the principle of fair competition championed by Pyro Dino, we'll conduct a rigorous manual review after the data is locked in.
The data of all qualified players will be comprehensively audited by our team. Any violation of the rules—such as using third-party software, maliciously farming points, match-fixing, or exploiting bugs—will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the leaderboard.
If any players are disqualified, their vacated spots will be awarded to the next highest-ranked players on the score leaderboard.
The 64 regional finalists will be officially announced in a subsequent notice. After a period of public review, the finalists will advance to the next stage: the Regional Championship. We'll contact the 64 finalists via in-game mail, so please monitor your Mailbox.
* The 64 finalists may choose whether or not to advance to the next stage of the tournament. We will send registration reminder mails. Any player who fails to confirm their registration by February 5, 2026, 08:00(PT), will be considered to have forfeited their qualification.
III. Reward Issuance
The 64 finalists from each region will receive a Deviation Master badge (valid for 365 days) to recognize their outstanding achievements. The badges will be issued after the manual and public reviews are complete, planned for after the January 21(PT) version update.
NOTE: Qualifier ranking rewards are issued on a per-account basis, meaning rewards can only be claimed once per account. Make sure you claim the ranking rewards with your preferred character before the qualifiers conclude.
IV. Regional Championship Preview
After careful evaluation and preparation, the Regional Championship is receiving a major upgrade to ensure a fair and consistent competitive environment!
Dedicated Tournament Server: All 64 finalists will be invited to join a dedicated tournament server for preparation and matches. This server is purpose-built to ensure a smooth and stable competitive environment, allowing the competitors to demonstrate their Deviation securement and training skills in a free and fair environment.
Preparation Requirements: Competitors must participate using their personal character data from the Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve scenario, including Deviations, equipment, and mods. Please showcase your best team composition strategies and training results! The Regional Championship is scheduled for March 2026, giving competitors ample time to prepare and develop their builds.
The Ultimate Reward: The winner of the Regional Championship will not only receive substantial tournament rewards, but also the ultimate honor: a permanent statue of their character in Nalcott, immortalizing their achievement!
All finalists should keep track of official announcements and complete any verification processes as required.
For all other players, there will be special tournament-related events with generous rewards during the Regional Championship, so don't miss out!
Once again, thank you to everyone who has participated in this tournament so far. We look forward to seeing you compete in the next stage!
Once Human Development Team