The First 50 Years of Breaking Barriers

Education

50 Years of Empowering Education

From the first computer labs to the cloud-connected campus, we’ve spent five decades ensuring technology is a bridge, not a barrier, for learners everywhere. By making technology more durable, affordable, and accessible, Acer has empowered millions of students, creators, and professionals to access information once out of reach.

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Global Learning Impact

30M+

Chromebooks delivered into the hands of students worldwide1

1,200

Taipei 101s tall, if every Chromebook was stacked together2

10s

Average time between Acer devices entering classrooms

¹ Based on Acer data, 2015–2025
² Based on average Chromebook thickness of 1.8 cm

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Learning Without Limits

We believe technology should  not get in the way of learning. So we built an education ecosystem around that idea.

Tough by design, with reinforced frames, spill-resistant keyboards, and parts students can repair themselves.

Sustainable by choice, from recycled materials to fully recyclable packaging.

Supported beyond the device, with AI-powered lesson tools, immersive 3D experiences, interactive whiteboards, and a global network of schools sharing what works.

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37,000 Students Couldn’t Wait

In 2021, Malaysia's schools fell silent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning moved online as movement was restricted.  Without devices for remote learning, thousands of students were cut off from school.

The mandate was clear but difficult: deliver 37,000 Chromebooks to over 150 locations across the country. This mission faced a global supply chain under strain and a nation in lockdown.

Acer Malaysia rose to the challenge. Working closely with Yayasan Hasanah, a foundation operating under the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Education, Acer Malaysia ensured the devices reached students who had been waiting. For many, it was their first reliable access to a connected classroom.

This milestone proved that hybrid learning is achievable with reliable hardware. It provided a critical proof of concept for the digitalization of Malaysian education and reinforced a shared commitment to expanding access for students in underserved communities.

“Technology is the great equalizer, but only if it actually reaches the students who need it most.”

– Acer Malaysia Education Team

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Redefining AI in the Classroom

At Millgate School, every child learns differently. But for students with special educational needs, traditional tools weren’t designed to remove the barriers they face.

By introducing Acer TravelMate laptops into classroom teaching, learning shifted from limitation to expression. Technology stopped being something students had to adapt to and became something that adapted to them.

Teachers gained time to focus on what matters most: their students. Students gained new ways to understand, to read, to imagine, and to express ideas.

Acer didn’t just support learning. It removed barriers. It helped students do something incredibly powerful and have the confidence they could do more.

“The Acer laptops have been brilliant, especially for really differentiating learning for the students that we’ve got.”

– Tom Tolton, classroom teacher

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Bridging Educational Barriers Through Digital Inclusion

Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST) is the only Philippine higher-education institution operating a state-run orphanage. It serves students facing social and economic barriers in underserved communities.

Through the Acer Academy Program, CFCST shifted its ICT courses from theory to practice. Students who had previously watched teachers describe programming and networking through static images could now work through exercises on Acer computers. Writing code, configuring networks, and building digital skills with real tools.

Instructors used the devices to create multimedia lessons, streamline preparation, and track student progress. Students gained hands-on experience with industry-relevant technology, building the confidence and practical ability they need for ICT careers, internships, and further study.

For a college built around access, the partnership turned that access into readiness.

Students gained hands-on experience with industry-relevant technology.

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A Decade of Opened Doors

At SOS Children’s Village in Lesotho, the barriers were clear. Without reliable devices, children and educators had limited access to digital learning. That gap left learners at risk of falling behind.

For roughly a decade, Acer has supported the Children’s Village through ongoing sponsorships, providing computing devices to both learners and educators. Over time, the devices changed how children learn and how teachers teach. Lessons moved from static delivery to interactive, hands-on engagement.

Students now develop digital skills as a part of their education. Teachers deliver lessons with greater confidence and creativity. What started as a donation grew into something durable: a learning environment where children and the community around them grow alongside the online world.

“Our commitment goes beyond devices; it’s about enabling progress and supporting the environments that help young people grow, learn and thrive.”

– Lesego Bobbi Nyamane, Marketing Manager at Acer Africa

Global Learning Impact

30M+

Chromebooks delivered into the hands of students worldwide1

1,200

Taipei 101s tall, if every Chromebook was stacked together2

10s

Average time between Acer devices entering classrooms

¹ Based on Acer data, 2015–2025
² Based on average Chromebook thickness of 1.8 cm

Learning Without Limits

“Technology is the great equalizer, but only if it actually reaches the students who need it most.”

– Acer Malaysia Education Team

We believe technology should  not get in the way of learning. So we built an education ecosystem around that idea.

Tough by design, with reinforced frames, spill-resistant keyboards, and parts students can repair themselves.

Sustainable by choice, from recycled materials to fully recyclable packaging.

Supported beyond the device, with AI-powered lesson tools, immersive 3D experiences, interactive whiteboards, and a global network of schools sharing what works.

37,000 Students Couldn’t Wait

“Technology is the great equalizer, but only if it actually reaches the students who need it most.”

– Acer Malaysia Education Team

In 2021, Malaysia's schools fell silent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning moved online as movement was restricted.  Without devices for remote learning, thousands of students were cut off from school.

The mandate was clear but difficult: deliver 37,000 Chromebooks to over 150 locations across the country. This mission faced a global supply chain under strain and a nation in lockdown.

Acer Malaysia rose to the challenge. Working closely with Yayasan Hasanah, a foundation operating under the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Education, Acer Malaysia ensured the devices reached students who had been waiting. For many, it was their first reliable access to a connected classroom.

This milestone proved that hybrid learning is achievable with reliable hardware. It provided a critical proof of concept for the digitalization of Malaysian education and reinforced a shared commitment to expanding access for students in underserved communities.

Redefining AI in the Classroom

“The Acer laptops have been brilliant, especially for really differentiating learning for the students that we’ve got.”

– Tom Tolton, classroom teacher

At Millgate School, every child learns differently. But for students with special educational needs, traditional tools weren’t designed to remove the barriers they face.

By introducing Acer TravelMate laptops into classroom teaching, learning shifted from limitation to expression. Technology stopped being something students had to adapt to and became something that adapted to them.

Teachers gained time to focus on what matters most: their students. Students gained new ways to understand, to read, to imagine, and to express ideas.

Acer didn’t just support learning. It removed barriers. It helped students do something incredibly powerful and have the confidence they could do more.

Bridging Educational Barriers Through Digital Inclusion

Students gained hands-on experience with industry-relevant technology.

Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST) is the only Philippine higher-education institution operating a state-run orphanage. It serves students facing social and economic barriers in underserved communities.

Through the Acer Academy Program, CFCST shifted its ICT courses from theory to practice. Students who had previously watched teachers describe programming and networking through static images could now work through exercises on Acer computers. Writing code, configuring networks, and building digital skills with real tools.

Instructors used the devices to create multimedia lessons, streamline preparation, and track student progress. Students gained hands-on experience with industry-relevant technology, building the confidence and practical ability they need for ICT careers, internships, and further study.

For a college built around access, the partnership turned that access into readiness.

A Decade of Opened Doors

“Our commitment goes beyond devices; it’s about enabling progress and supporting the environments that help young people grow, learn and thrive.”

– Lesego Bobbi Nyamane, Marketing Manager at Acer Africa

At SOS Children’s Village in Lesotho, the barriers were clear. Without reliable devices, children and educators had limited access to digital learning. That gap left learners at risk of falling behind.

For roughly a decade, Acer has supported the Children’s Village through ongoing sponsorships, providing computing devices to both learners and educators. Over time, the devices changed how children learn and how teachers teach. Lessons moved from static delivery to interactive, hands-on engagement.

Students now develop digital skills as a part of their education. Teachers deliver lessons with greater confidence and creativity. What started as a donation grew into something durable: a learning environment where children and the community around them grow alongside the online world.

Productivity

50 Years of Amplifying Productivity

We build the reliability that businesses run on. For five decades, Acer has helped individuals and organizations work more efficiently and confidently. By removing the barriers of technical complexity and costly downtime, we’ve cleared the path for your growth.

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Powering Progress Worldwide

180M+

Devices deployed globally across homes, schools, and workplaces

18,000km

Enough monitors delivered to stretch from Taipei to New York and beyond¹

50M

Computers and displays made with recycled plastics since 2020²

¹ Calculated using an average monitor width of 60 cm
² Based on post-consumer recycled plastic usage since 2020

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Foundations for the Future of Work

For decades, Acer has built the technology backbone that businesses rely on daily.

From professional PCs and AI-powered workstations to monitors, projectors, servers, and industrial computers. Acer provides the infrastructure that helps organizations work efficiently, securely, and at scale.

By enabling AI across devices and operations, Acer helps businesses reach new levels of productivity.

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Seven Years. Four Countries. One Deadline Met.

Lisa Brunetti bought her Acer Aspire E15 in 2017 from a PC store in Panama.

Seven years later, it is still going strong.

The Aspire has worked in remote Ecuadorian forests without an internet connection. It survived a hard drop onto a cold ceramic hotel floor in Quito with no damage. It has crossed four countries. It is now on its third battery.
The device is held together with wire, glue, and a shoelace. None of that has stopped it working.

When she finally bought a replacement from another PC maker, she still reached for her trusted Acer first.

“It endures challenging conditions, yet has a willing heart”

– Lisa Brunetti, Artist/Naturalist/Writer, Ecuador

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Smarter Diagnosis, Better Patient Care

In Taiwan, one ophthalmologist can treat up to 10,000 patients a year. For Dr. Yi-Ting Hsieh at National Taiwan University Hospital, time is the most valuable commodity.

Early detection of diabetic retinopathy along with timely care can manage symptoms, helping prevent blindness and costly late-stage treatment. When every retinal image requires manual review, every minute spent on analysis is a minute taken from care.

Paired with Acer Medical's VeriSee DR, the Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI runs screening directly on the device. No server. No waiting. The team can identify lesions and reach a diagnosis in just 10 seconds.

This technology doesn't replace doctors. It gives them time, precision, and reach.

“Efficiency is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity for quality patient care”

– Dr. Yi-Ting Hsieh, Ophthalmologist, National Taiwan University Hospital

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When Getting It Right Is a Matter of Trust

Across the Philippines, M Lhuillier Financial Services has evolved from a traditional pawnshop into a vital lifeline for millions. With over 3,000 branches, the company handles vital transactions like tuition payments, emergency funds, and small business capital. Any system glitch or delay could mean a missed dream or a business unable to operate.

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI gave M Lhuillier’s technology ecosystem a foundation built for exactly that weight. By integrating these intelligent tools, M Lhuillier has strengthened its ability to serve a nation. Every transaction completed on time and every record kept accurate.

Their technology now works quietly in the background, allowing the company to focus on providing the stability and opportunity that millions of Filipinos rely on every day.

Every transaction completed on time and every record kept accurate.

Powering Progress Worldwide

180M+

Devices deployed globally across homes, schools, and workplaces

18,000km

Enough monitors delivered to stretch from Taipei to New York and beyond1

50M

Computers and displays made with recycled plastics since 2020²

¹ Calculated using an average monitor width of 60 cm
² Based on post-consumer recycled plastic usage since 2020

Foundations for the Future of Work

“Technology is the great equalizer, but only if it actually reaches the students who need it most.”

– Acer Malaysia Education Team

For decades, Acer has built the technology backbone that businesses rely on daily.

From professional PCs and AI-powered workstations to monitors, projectors, servers, and industrial computers. Acer provides the infrastructure that helps organizations work efficiently, securely, and at scale.

By enabling AI across devices and operations, Acer helps businesses reach new levels of productivity.

Seven Years. Four Countries. One Deadline Met.

“It endures challenging conditions, yet has a willing heart”

– Lisa Brunetti, Artist/Naturalist/Writer, Ecuador

Lisa Brunetti bought her Acer Aspire E15 in 2017 from a PC store in Panama.

Seven years later, it is still going strong.

The Aspire has worked in remote Ecuadorian forests without an internet connection. It survived a hard drop onto a cold ceramic hotel floor in Quito with no damage. It has crossed four countries. It is now on its third battery.

The device is held together with wire, glue, and a shoelace. None of that has stopped it working.

When she finally bought a replacement from another PC maker, she still reached for her trusted Acer first.

Smarter Diagnosis, Better Patient Care

“Efficiency is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity for quality patient care.”

– Dr. Yi-Ting Hsieh, Ophthalmologist, National Taiwan University Hospital

In Taiwan, one ophthalmologist can treat up to 10,000 patients a year. For Dr. Yi-Ting Hsieh at National Taiwan University Hospital, time is the most valuable commodity.

Early detection of diabetic retinopathy along with timely care can manage symptoms, helping prevent blindness and costly late-stage treatment. When every retinal image requires manual review, every minute spent on analysis is a minute taken from care.

Paired with Acer Medical's VeriSee DR, the Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI runs screening directly on the device. No server. No waiting. The team can identify lesions and reach a diagnosis in just 10 seconds.

This technology doesn't replace doctors. It gives them time, precision, and reach.

When Getting It Right Is a Matter of Trust

Every transaction completed on time and every record kept accurate.

Across the Philippines, M Lhuillier Financial Services has evolved from a traditional pawnshop into a vital lifeline for millions. With over 3,000 branches, the company handles vital transactions like tuition payments, emergency funds, and small business capital. Any system glitch or delay could mean a missed dream or a business unable to operate.

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI gave M Lhuillier’s technology ecosystem a foundation built for exactly that weight. By integrating these intelligent tools, M Lhuillier has strengthened its ability to serve a nation. Every transaction completed on time and every record kept accurate.

Their technology now works quietly in the background, allowing the company to focus on providing the stability and opportunity that millions of Filipinos rely on every day.

Performance

50 Years of Elevating Performance

Whether you are an aspiring esports champion or an engineer modeling the future, Acer builds machines that turn "what if" into "what is.“The barrier to entry in professional gaming used to be hardware, now its only skill.

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A Legacy of Victory

4.9B

Global esport views generated through Acer-supported competitions¹

66

Major tournaments powered across 16 countries worldwide

11

Years supporting the growth of esports and competitive gaming

¹ Based on Acer internal data, 2016–2026

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Built to Breathe

Plastic fans served gaming well, until they didn't. As performance climbed, heat became the performance barrier.

Acer Predator's AeroBlade 3D Fan replaced plastic with ultra-thin metal blades, enabling greater airflow with less noise. The latest generation pushes further with the world's thinnest metal fan blades at just 0.05 mm, delivering quieter operation and better cooling efficiency. ¹

We didn’t stop there. The Predator Triton 14 AI uses a first of its kind graphene interface on the CPU, moving heat 14.5% more effectively than traditional grease. Breaking a barrier that fan design alone could never solve.

¹ Based on Acer's internal research as of April, 2026. Claim refers to the thinnest cooling fan blade for laptops, measuring 0.05mm. Patent pending/held by Acer Inc.

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Opening the Arena

Since 2018, the Acer Predator League has grown from eight regions to over fifteen, building a pathway from local e-sport qualifiers to an international stage.

Backed by Predator’s ecosystem of gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, and AI-powered hardware, competitors play on technology built for the highest level.

With a US$400,000 prize pool and the 2026 Grand Finals uniting teams from across Asia Pacific in New Delhi, the Predator League proves world-class competition can start anywhere.

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Setting the Standard for Competitive Play

For ESL/IEM, the world’s biggest esports stage is only as credible as the machines powering it. When the difference between victory and defeat is measured in milliseconds, tournament infrastructure cannot afford compromise. That’s why our partnership with Acer has been about more than sponsorship — it’s been a shared commitment to eliminating every variable between a player’s skill and their result.

Across 33 tournaments and 8 competing nations, Predator systems have become the constant that players trust and organizers rely on. The consistency, the thermal performance under sustained load, the displays that render every frame with precision — these aren’t marketing claims on a tournament floor, they are requirements. Acer has met them every time.

Competitive gaming has grown from basement LAN parties into sold-out arenas and global broadcasts. The hardware had to grow with it. Predator did.

"EFG sets the standard for competitive play; Acer builds the engines that drive it. Happy 50th Anniversary to a partner that truly understands the heart of a gamer.”

– Niccolo Maisto, CEO, EFG

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Nobody Expected Them to Compete.

Esports have an assumption built into them, that it belongs to the young and that age is a disadvantage. In 2018, eighteen seniors in Hong Kong decided to prove everyone wrong.

Partnering with the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association, Acer Hong Kong gave them the tools, the training, and the stage. For a month, four teams prepared in secret. Acer staff trained alongside them. Nobody outside the group knew what was coming.

Then they sat down and played Heroes of the Storm in a live five-versus-five tournament, streamed publicly for anyone to watch.

Observers described their playstyle as considered, deliberate, and effective.

The barrier was never ability; it was an assumption. These eighteen players removed it in an afternoon.

For a month, four teams prepared in secret. Acer staff trained alongside them.

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Performance Has No Postcode.

Across Wales, the gap between a player with potential and a player with opportunity came down to two things: location and cost.

Esports Wales set out to close that gap. Not by building a single facility, but by taking the program to wherever players already were. Community events, rural towns, school workshops, national squad sessions.

Over multiple years, Acer Nitro laptops became constant across all of it. The same hardware at a community gathering and at a national team training session. The same machine used to compete in Dota 2 and CS2, learn streaming production, and develop skills that lead to careers in the industry.

Nearly 3,000 gamers have come through the program. The device did not make them competitive, that was their talent. But Acer made sure that talent had somewhere to go, regardless of postcode.

Nearly 3,000 gamers have come through the program.

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The World Is Watching. The Hardware Can’t Blink.

A global esports circuit doesn’t forgive bad infrastructure. Three Majors a year. One Invitational. Four regions running in parallel. The margin for error isn’t just
slim. It’s zero.

Acer Predator became the official PC and Monitor partner of the Rainbow Six
Esports Global Circuit. Pro players competed on Predator desktops and
monitors at every Major and the Six Invitational. Analysts ran on Predator
laptops. From warm-up rooms to the main stage, the setup was identical
everywhere, every time.

The barrier wasn’t the competition. It was building infrastructure worthy of it.
Predator broke that barrier before the first round loaded.

"Acer's Predator gear gave us one less thing to worry about. At the scale of our events, that's everything."

– Sebastien Ratto, Senior Director, Rainbow Six Esports, Ubisoft

A Legacy of Victory

4.9B

Global esport views generated through Acer-supported competitions1

66

Major tournaments powered across 16 countries worldwide

11

Years supporting the growth of esports and competitive gaming

¹ Based on Acer internal data, 2016–2026

Built to Breathe

“Technology is the great equalizer, but only if it actually reaches the students who need it most.”

– Acer Malaysia Education Team

Plastic fans served gaming well, until they didn't. As performance climbed, heat became the performance barrier.

Acer Predator's AeroBlade 3D Fan replaced plastic with ultra-thin metal blades, enabling greater airflow with less noise. The latest generation pushes further with the world's thinnest metal fan blades at just 0.05 mm, delivering quieter operation and better cooling efficiency. ¹

We didn’t stop there. The Predator Triton 14 AI uses a first of its kind graphene interface on the CPU, moving heat 14.5% more effectively than traditional grease. Breaking a barrier that fan design alone could never solve.

¹ Based on Acer's internal research as of April, 2026. Claim refers to the thinnest cooling fan blade for laptops, measuring 0.05mm. Patent pending/held by Acer Inc.

Opening the Arena

“Technology is the great equalizer, but only if it actually reaches the students who need it most.”

– Acer Malaysia Education Team

Since 2018, the Acer Predator League has grown from eight regions to over fifteen, building a pathway from local e-sport qualifiers to an international stage.

Backed by Predator’s ecosystem of gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, and AI-powered hardware, competitors play on technology built for the highest level.

With a US$400,000 prize pool and the 2026 Grand Finals uniting teams from across Asia Pacific in New Delhi, the Predator League proves world-class competition can start anywhere.

Setting the Standard for Competitive Play

“EFG sets the standard for competitive play; Acer builds the engines that drive it. Happy 50th Anniversary to a partner that truly understands the heart of a gamer.”

– Niccolo Maisto, CEO, EFG

For ESL/IEM, the world’s biggest esports stage is only as credible as the machines powering it. When the difference between victory and defeat is measured in milliseconds, tournament infrastructure cannot afford compromise. That’s why our partnership with Acer has been about more than sponsorship — it’s been a shared commitment to eliminating every variable between a player’s skill and their result.

Across 33 tournaments and 8 competing nations, Predator systems have become the constant that players trust and organizers rely on. The consistency, the thermal performance under sustained load, the displays that render every frame with precision — these aren’t marketing claims on a tournament floor, they are requirements. Acer has met them every time.

Competitive gaming has grown from basement LAN parties into sold-out arenas and global broadcasts. The hardware had to grow with it. Predator did.

Nobody Expected Them to Compete.

For a month, four teams prepared in secret. Acer staff trained alongside them.

Esports have an assumption built into them, that it belongs to the young and that age is a disadvantage. In 2018, eighteen seniors in Hong Kong decided to prove everyone wrong.

Partnering with the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association, Acer Hong Kong gave them the tools, the training, and the stage. For a month, four teams prepared in secret. Acer staff trained alongside them. Nobody outside the group knew what was coming.

Then they sat down and played Heroes of the Storm in a live five-versus-five tournament, streamed publicly for anyone to watch.

Observers described their playstyle as considered, deliberate, and effective.

The barrier was never ability; it was an assumption. These eighteen players removed it in an afternoon.

Performance Has No Postcode.

Nearly 3,000 gamers have come through the program.

Across Wales, the gap between a player with potential and a player with opportunity came down to two things: location and cost.

Esports Wales set out to close that gap. Not by building a single facility, but by taking the program to wherever players already were. Community events, rural towns, school workshops, national squad sessions.

Over multiple years, Acer Nitro laptops became constant across all of it. The same hardware at a community gathering and at a national team training session. The same machine used to compete in Dota 2 and CS2, learn streaming production, and develop skills that lead to careers in the industry.

Nearly 3,000 gamers have come through the program. The device did not make them competitive, that was their talent. But Acer made sure that talent had somewhere to go, regardless of postcode.

The World Is Watching. The Hardware Can’t Blink.

"Acer's Predator gear gave us one less thing to worry about. At the scale of our events, that's everything."

– Sebastien Ratto, Senior Director, Rainbow Six Esports, Ubisoft

A global esports circuit doesn’t forgive bad infrastructure. Three Majors a year. One Invitational. Four regions running in parallel. The margin for error isn’t just
slim. It’s zero.

Acer Predator became the official PC and Monitor partner of the Rainbow Six
Esports Global Circuit. Pro players competed on Predator desktops and
monitors at every Major and the Six Invitational. Analysts ran on Predator
laptops. From warm-up rooms to the main stage, the setup was identical
everywhere, every time.

The barrier wasn’t the competition. It was building infrastructure worthy of it.
Predator broke that barrier before the first round loaded.