Smartphone manufacturer Oppo and Moonton Games, developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), announced the renewal of their strategic alliance for the Sudeste Asiático market. The collaboration, which now adopts the theme “Hyper Legend”, marks a new phase with the launch of an unprecedented tournament focused on the university competitive scene, the Hyper Legend Cup.
The competition was designed to discover and boost new talent in mobile esports, bringing together the best student teams from four countries in the region. The event stands out for the total prize offered, which reaches US$100,000, setting a new record for university MLBB competitions and reinforcing the commitment of both companies to the development of the grassroots ecosystem.
The announcement of the partnership and tournament occurs simultaneously with the global launch of the brand’s new line of smartphones, the Oppo Reno15 series. The devices were designed with enhanced features for high-performance gaming, seeking to offer players an optimized experience during intense MLBB matches, with stability and fluidity.
College Tournament Structure
Hyper Legend Cup will be contested by university teams from Indonésia, Filipinas, Malásia and Singapura. The format of the tournament includes national qualifying stages, where the best teams from each country will be selected to advance to the regional stage, ensuring that only the most skilled competitors reach the final stage.
The teams classified in the national qualifiers will face each other in an in-person grand final. The decisive event is scheduled to take place in April 2026, in the city of Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malásia. The choice of venue reflects MLBB’s massive popularity in the country and the local infrastructure prepared to host large-scale events.
The US$100,000 prize will be distributed among the best-placed teams, serving as a strong incentive for student participation and dedication. Este value not only rewards performance, but also elevates the status of collegiate competitions, bringing them closer to the standards seen on professional esports circuits.
The organization expects a record number of registrations, surpassing editions of other amateur tournaments promoted previously. The complete schedule, including registration dates and regulations, will be released soon through the official channels of Oppo and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in the region.
The evolution of the strategic alliance
The renewal of the partnership marks the transition from the “Smooth Legends” theme, which focused on fluid gameplay, to “Hyper Legend”. Esta new phase emphasizes the extreme performance and epic moments that define high-level matches. The conceptual change reflects the evolution of both the Oppo devices, which are increasingly powerful, and the competitive MLBB scenario, which demands maximum performance from players and their equipment. The collaboration seeks to capture the essence of decisive victories on Land of Dawn, the game’s map.
The focus on grassroots competitions, known as “grassroots”, is a central pillar of this alliance. The university tournament serves as a strategic platform to identify promising athletes who, in the future, may join professional teams. Representantes from Oppo highlight that this approach has already proven effective, with several talents revealed in previous initiatives that now compete in the main MLBB leagues. The goal is to create a clear and sustainable path for amateur players to pursue a career in esports.
Technical resources for gaming
The Oppo Reno15 series is designed to meet the demands of the most demanding Mobile Legends:Bang Bang gamers. The devices guarantee a stable refresh rate of 120 FPS, even in moments of great graphic intensity, such as team battles. Isso is made possible by state-of-the-art processors and an advanced cooling system that efficiently dissipates heat, preventing performance drops during prolonged gaming sessions. The 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging technology allows the battery, with autonomy for more than 12 hours of continuous gaming, to be completely recharged in a few minutes, minimizing downtime. Além In addition, the AI LinkBoost 3.0 feature uses artificial intelligence to optimize the network connection, switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data to reduce latency and ensure a quick response in online confrontations, a crucial factor for victory.
Visual integration in the game
To celebrate the partnership, the aesthetics of the Reno15 series inspired the design of exclusive content within Mobile Legends. The heroine Aurora will receive a new skin with the Northern Lights theme, featuring brilliant visual effects that directly refer to the finish of the brand’s new smartphones.
Players will be able to obtain this skin and other cosmetic items through special in-game events, which will be activated during the campaign period. Essas actions strengthen the connection between the physical product and the digital experience, increasing community engagement.
Benefits for the regional community
The joint initiative between Oppo and MLBB significantly strengthens the esports ecosystem in Sudeste Asiático, a region where the game has a base of millions of active players. The universities involved gain visibility and an incentive to develop their own esports programs.
For students, the competition offers a unique opportunity to develop skills such as teamwork, strategic thinking and emotional control under pressure, valuable skills both inside and outside the game.
At the same time, Oppo consolidates its image as a brand allied with the gaming community, offering products that directly meet their needs. The partnership creates a virtuous cycle, where investment in the amateur scene generates talent for the professional, which in turn inspires more players and drives the growth of the sector.
Complementary promotional activities
In addition to the tournament, the “Hyper Legend” campaign will include a series of promotional activations. Lojas locations throughout the region will host themed events, with the presence of official MLBB cosplayers and the distribution of exclusive gifts, such as cell phone stands and other personalized accessories.
Within the game, giveaways will be launched that offer rewards such as elimination effects and exclusive avatar borders for users. Oppo device owners will also have access to special activities through the My Oppo app, with chances to win themed products and other prizes.
Preparation for the final in Kuala Lumpur
The city of Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the stage for the grand final of Hyper Legend Cup, and the organization promises a high-level production. The event venue will be equipped with high-definition screens, interaction areas for the public and a complete structure for live broadcasting, which will be multiplatform to reach millions of viewers in the region and around the world. Finalist teams will receive full logistical support, including transport and accommodation, ensuring they can fully focus on the competition. The in-person event schedule will be intense, mixing decisive clashes with entertainment attractions, such as shows by local artists and meet-and-greets with influencers and professional players, transforming the final into a great festival for the MLBB community.
