The KPC $500 4v4 Tournament on March 29, 2025, had everything—high stakes, insane plays, and plenty of controversy. With $300 going to first place, $150 to second, and $50 to third, the pressure was on. After months of grinding and near-misses, Free Wi-Fi finally broke through, taking down Absolute Cinema 3-1 in the Grand Finals to secure their first major win.
Free Wi-Fi’s Breakthrough Win
Free Wi-Fi—Sydex, Infinimus, Weeti, and TERRORISTA—have been competing together since December 2024, always falling just short of a major title. But this time, they pushed through, showing insane teamwork and clutch performances when it mattered most. Absolute Cinema (Ceaf, Duprious, Daxite, ScytheAk) came in second, while Good Vibes (Atzelord, Guep, Lage, FTZ) took third after a hard-fought battle in the lower bracket.
Semifinals Drama: Discord Meltdown & Heated Dispute
Things got heated in the semifinals between Absolute Cinema and Good Vibes when Good Vibes’ Discord voice chat started lagging mid-match. On the third site rotation of the first round, their comms completely glitched out, making their voices sound robotic. Desperate for a fix, they called in tournament admin Aaron, who confirmed the issue and described their audio as “terrible.”
Good Vibes requested a rehost, which didn’t sit well with Duprious from Absolute Cinema. He argued that the problem only lasted for one site and didn’t justify restarting the match. Frustrated, he left the KPC server’s team voice call, clearly upset with the decision. The tournament was paused for 15 minutes while admins reviewed the situation, and NACK Lead and KPC Admin Asokra defended the ruling on stream:
“The admins did make a fair judgment call here, I looked at the evidence myself and we reviewed it with other admins.”
Despite the setback, Duprious went full ‘ball don’t lie’ mode, leading Absolute Cinema to a dominant victory over Good Vibes, clutching up on Site and Undergrowth to book their spot in the Grand Finals.
Grand Finals: Glitches, Frustrations & a Comeback Story
Just when the chaos seemed to be over, the Grand Finals delivered another twist. In a crucial moment, Sydex from Free Wi-Fi ran into a bizarre game-breaking bug—his player model froze, leaving him unable to move but still able to look around. With the match on the line, Free Wi-Fi requested a rehost.
By this point, Absolute Cinema had had enough of the interruptions. They voiced their frustration, arguing that the tournament had already been plagued with rehosts and that unofficial clients might have been causing some of the technical issues. But despite their complaints, the rehost was granted.
With a fresh reset, Free Wi-Fi came out swinging, taking the series 3-1 and finally claiming their first major victory together. Months of grinding, close calls, and near-misses had finally paid off.
Fallout: Duprious Loses KPC Lead Role
The tournament’s drama didn’t end on the streets of Sandstorm. Following his reaction to the semifinals controversy, Duprious was stripped of his Lead role in KPC. While no official statement was released, it’s clear that the organizers wanted to set a precedent for player conduct, ensuring that tournament integrity remains intact. When SlideHop reached out for comment on the situation, Duprious declined to give a statement.
KPC $500 4v4 Tournament
This tournament had everything—game-disrupting bugs, heated disputes, and a long-awaited championship win. Free Wi-Fi’s resilience really paid off, showing that their nonstop grind and determination were what got them to the top. With the dust still settling, the big question looms: is this the end of Duprious in KPC?
