Malaysia’s Team Vertice has bagged the victory at the Samsung #PlayGalaxy Cup Southeast Asia Regional Qualifiers on 13 June 2026. The Malaysian team of four were crowned regional champions and are slated to compete at the #PlayGalaxy Cup World Finals to be held during Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany.
The #PlayGalaxy Cup is a worldwide tournament showcasing the gaming skills of Galaxy devices. In 2026, it will turn into a yearlong esports league in partnership with PUBG Mobile, moving from separate events to a full season format.
Team Vertice demonstrated great skill, teamwork, and consistency, defeating some of the best PUBG Mobile teams from Southeast Asia, including those from Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The teams used the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which offers 39% stronger computing power and 19% faster performance to enhance gaming.
With their win, Team Vertice will represent Southeast Asia in the #PlayGalaxy Cup World Finals. They will be joined by Team Vonzy from Indonesia, who placed second in the regional qualifiers. Both teams will face off against champions from other areas at Gamescom 2026, one of the biggest gaming events globally.
Team Vertice was led by #TeamGalaxy influencer Muhammad Nur Ihsan bin Ismail, known as San Gaming in local esports. He thanked his teammates Dep, ICAA, and Kluq for their trust and support during the matches.
“We always moved forward to strategize for the next game, even if we made a mistake,” Ihsan said. “I’m super happy right now because I’ve been dreaming of going to Germany for a long time, and it’s an honour to bring the Malaysian flag to the world stage.”
The victory adds another achievement to an impressive year for Ihsan. In February 2026, he competed in a global PUBG Mobile open tournament in San Francisco, joining a four-player squad from #TeamGalaxy. The team won the championship title, providing San valuable experience with elite global talent.
“We’re going to study up on our future opponents,” Ihsan added, on Team Vertice’s immediate strategy for the finals at Gamescom. “We’ll be training every day for the finals.”
Team Vertice’s victory highlights the influence of Southeast Asian esports and the opportunities for up-and-coming players through platforms like TeamGalaxy, which nurture talent and connect local gamers with global arenas.
“This is a proud moment not only for Malaysia, but for the growing gaming community across the region,” said Matthew Ng, Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “As mobile gaming continues to evolve, devices like the Galaxy S26 Ultra are helping unlock new possibilities for competitive play through powerful performance, advanced graphics capabilities and responsive gameplay experiences. We believe technology can be a catalyst for the next generation of esports talent, empowering players to train, compete and connect with the global gaming community wherever they are.”
Samsung has developed a custom application processor for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, featuring a 39% more powerful neural processing unit and a 19% faster central processing unit. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, enhancing graphics and gaming performance. It includes a redesigned thermal architecture for better heat management, improved power efficiency for extended battery life, and faster charging to minimize downtime.
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