ClashCon, Pro Tour: North America, & Pro Tour: Asia Recap
The weekend of December 6-8 was monumental for Alpha Clash TCG fans as ClashCon 2024, Pro Tour: North America, and Pro Tour: Asia brought together players and fans from across the globe. With over 100 attendees at ClashCon, 66 players competing in Pro Tour: North America, and 49 battling it out in Pro Tour: Asia, the excitement was high. Here’s a recap of everything that went down!
ClashCon 2024: A Packed Weekend of Fun
ClashCon saw over 100 attendees gather throughout the weekend in Charlotte, creating an electric atmosphere. Fans had the chance to meet the Rising Empire Studios and Alpha Clash development teams, enjoy freebies from sponsors, snag exclusive Alpha Clash merchandise, gain insider knowledge about upcoming 2025 plans, and celebrate all things Alpha Clash.
Friday Highlights:
Side events kicked off for all attendees, culminating in a Last Chance Qualifier (Awakening) for the Pro Tour.
Awakening Finalists Mark Johnson and Dagan White
The evening concluded with a presentation by CEO and creator Ridge Kiley on the past, present, and future of Alpha Clash. The roadmap for 2025 was unveiled, revealing exciting expansions and announcements.
What’s Next for Alpha Clash:
New comic book issue(s) alongside set releases.
o Starting with Set 5, game stores will have the opportunity to receive LGS-exclusive comic books.
o Starting with Set 6, we will release 2 -3 issues to alongside each set, immersing players and collectors into the Alpha Clash universe!
A PvE mode coming soon: Siege of the Forgotten. (more info to come soon)
Another novel is coming to expand the lore. (more info to come soon)
A collaboration with a world-renowned comic writer (announcement coming soon).
Spoilers for Set 5 and details on how the board game will tie directly to TCG set releases.
New game mode announced: Gambit. (more info to come soon)
Pro Tour: North America – An Epic Competition
Sixty-six players came to compete in the two-day Pro Tour: North America tournament, traveling from across the United States. The Invite-only competition featured diverse deck builds, with many strategies and various Contenders being represented.
After a full day of intense matchups, the Top 8 emerged. There were 19 different Contenders represented in the field, and the final bracket consisted of 5 different Contenders.
In the finals, familiar opponents Michael Hamilton and Peter Buddensiek had an epic 3-game battle. Michael staged an incredible comeback to best Peter, securing the title and becoming the first North American Pro Tour Champion.
Pro Tour: Asia – A Showcase of Strategy
The Pro Tour: Asia brought together 49 talented players in another thrilling two-day event.
There were 15 different Contenders among the field, with an impressive 6 different Contenders being represented in the Top 8 bracket.
Sam Parts (Genesis) bested Midori Enomoto (Torque) in the finals to become the first-ever Pro Tour Asia Champion.
Like in North America, a Genesis Contender would take home the title, but with a much different build. Sam piloted the only Genesis deck to make the Top 8 in Asia, but he made it count.
Looking Ahead
With a strong and dynamic meta, Alpha Clash continues to captivate competitors and spectators alike. The Rising Empire Studios team cherished the opportunity to connect with fans from all over and we are already planning an even bigger and better ClashCon in 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates on organized play, new expansions, and exciting developments to come. The future of Alpha Clash has never been brighter!