As a longtime Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player, I still measure big moments in the game’s history by how they felt in the lobby, in the chat, and in the stands. When I look back from 2026 at the 2024 MOBIES, the first thing I remember is not just that MLBB won, but that it won bigger than any other game community that night. MLBB emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024 MOBIES with three awards — the most for any game community. The MOBIES, launched in 2023, is dedicated to recognizing excellence in the mobile industry, and the 2024 winners were unveiled in a ceremony in Los Angeles. For a mobile esport that grew from passionate regional communities into a global stage, that night felt like a loud confirmation of something fans already knew.

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The three wins were:

🏆 Award 🎮 Recipient Why I think it mattered
Most Competitive Game of the Year MLBB It validated the competitive depth that keeps players grinding and fans watching.
Live Event of the Year MLBB M5 World Championship It honored a live show that overcame real-world chaos and still delivered.
Mobile Team of the Year Falcons AP.Bren It put a team’s performance and consistency on the global mobile stage.

What stands out to me is the range of those wins. Was this just a popularity contest? I don’t think so. One award recognized the game itself, one recognized the live spectacle, and one recognized a team. That is a full-stack statement about a mobile esport ecosystem, not a single lucky night. The MLBB community also received five other nominations: Mobile Game of the Year for MLBB, Mobile Strategy Game of the Year for MLBB, Developer of the Year for MOONTON Games, and two Mobile Player of the Year nods for FlapTzy and Sekys. Even the nominations show breadth — game, studio, event, and players all in the same conversation.

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Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games, said: 'A huge thank you to the awards committee, the panellists, and everyone who voted for us. This is another feather in the hat for MLBB and motivates us to continue creating great experiences for our passionate community.' He also spoke honestly about the M5 World Championship, calling it one of their most challenging events. 'We could have had a different venue and even had an earthquake during the programme. But everyone worked exceptionally hard to overcome the challenges. In the end, the M5 set a new viewership record for MLBB Esports together with all our passionate fans from all around the world.'

That quote still resonates in 2026 because it captures what makes live esports fragile and thrilling. A stage can be perfect on paper and still wobble in reality. What matters is whether the community and the crew can hold the moment together. The M5 win for Live Event of the Year was not just about lights and opening ceremonies. It was about resilience, and fans could feel that.

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Looking back from 2026, I also think about the follow-up. The M6 World Championship, MLBB’s flagship international tournament, took place in Malaysia from 21 November to 15 December 2024, featuring 23 teams from 16 international regions. At the time, Ray sent best wishes to the M6 team in Malaysia, who had worked day and night to kick off the final event of the year. In 2026, mobile esports is more crowded, more polished, and more demanding. That makes the 2024 MOBIES sweep more than nostalgia. It is a benchmark. What does a repeat look like now? It would need the same mix: a competitive game, a live event that survives pressure, and a team that turns practice into history. For me, as a player, that is the real takeaway. Trophies are nice, but the standard they set is what keeps a community hungry. 🏆🎮