The Challenge - Season 30 ... -

: The season was marketed as a "college reunion" of the franchise's most notorious veterans. It was the first part of a "trilogy" that continued with Vendettas and Final Reckoning . Major Format Changes

: The primary filming took place in Cartagena, Colombia , with the final challenge held in Argentina . The Challenge - Season 30 ...

: This twist allowed losing players to potentially save themselves or pick their opponents for elimination at the "Presidio". Winners and Key Players : The season was marketed as a "college

: Players who were "eliminated" were not sent home immediately; instead, they went to a secret Redemption House for a chance to fight their way back into the main game. : This twist allowed losing players to potentially

: The season began with "The Purge," a high-stakes challenge that immediately eliminated six competitors on the first day.

: For the first time in franchise history, the prize pool was upped to $1 million .