It seems like just last month that Paladins hit 4 million players. Wait, it was. Hi-Rez used the opportunity to lavish a YouTube video on us and trumpet their first big tournament next month:

Next on the horizon is the culmination of the Paladins competitive scene where 8 teams from around the world will meet in Atlanta Georgia to participate in the Paladins Invitational Tournament at Hi-Rez Expo. These teams will be competing for the right to call themselves the best Paladins players in the world and to take home the winning share of $150,000.

Things kick off Thursday, Jan. 5, at 12:00 noon EST when 8 teams from around the world will be placed into 2 groups for group play. A second day of group play will follow at 12 noon EST on Friday, Jan. 6.  The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the Semi-Finals on Saturday, Jan. 7, with the Grand Finals starting at 10 a.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 8.

For the full breakdown of the Paladins HRX Invitational schedule, visit esports.paladins.com. All matches can be watched online at www.twitch.tv/paladinsgame and www.twitch.tv/hireztv. For additional information on Paladins content at Hi-Rez Expo, visit www.hirezexpo.com.

Source: YouTube and email PR