[APAC] RNTX Heads to Berlin

The unstoppable force is Brawl Cup bound 🇩🇪" - @RevenantGGWP on X

The first BSC international tournament of the year is just two months away from taking place at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. So far, two teams have already qualified through their sub-regional Road to Brawl Cup tournament: one from South America West, and the other from South East and South Asia. If you missed how this last team secured their ticket, this recap will clear things for you as we walk you through the entire tournament.

Group Stage

To kick off the decider playoffs, all teams were drawn into two groups: South East Asia and South Asia, with each team qualifying through their respective regional leagues. In the South East Asia group, Revenant XSpark, Prime Bears, and MM faced off for two playoff spots. The main difference here was the roster changes, as last year’s RNTX semifinalist lineup was almost completely rebuilt due to Response’s retirement and X9Jay stepping away from competitive play for personal reasons. This led the team to sign Hiroshii, who last played for KDS at LCQ 2025, and Walkthrough, a rising regional talent to join Sergeant for the 2026 season. As for their opponents, they would face their former teammates in Prime Bears: X9Jay and Prime, both previously on KDS, now joined by Killer34.

The SEA group began with RNTX playing their first two matches, starting against Prime Bears, with Vex, an ex-KDS player, subbing in for X9Jay. The result? A dominant victory for RNTX, who controlled the match from start to finish and looked incredibly strong. The next match followed a similar pattern, with another sweep over MM, only dropping one game in the first Knockout set. After the Indian organization convincingly secured first place in the group, it all came down to the deciding match between Prime Bears and MM for the second playoff spot. This encounter was a rematch from the SEA Regional League Finals, where Prime Bears had previously sent MM to the lower bracket with a 3-1 scoreline. However, the revenge arc didn’t happen this time either, as PB once again proved dominant, winning drafts and matchups across three straight sets to close out the SEA group with a final sweep, securing their playoff spot.

Moving on to the South Asia group, the region’s top three teams battled for the chance to challenge their SEA counterparts for a place in the Brawl Cup. The core of UPCore Esports, now playing under the name ABC and CaptainRoxx replacing Trashant, opened against Overthrow, a team that placed second at LPL Road to LCQ last year, barely missing out on Brazil. Although this match was much closer than the previous ones, with every set going to a third game, the result remained the same, as ABC secured a 3-0 victory and moved on. If they had already swept one of their biggest regional rivals, what could stop them from doing the same against a lesser known team like 77? The answer seemed to be: nothing. They maintained their 3-0 streak and showed no mercy, sending 77 to the decider match and advancing to the playoffs. Overthrow and 77 then faced off for the second spot in the group. As the stronger team on paper, Overthrow aimed to reaffirm their standing after their earlier loss. They took Set 1 cleanly, but they faced some resistance in Hot Zone, where 77 threatened to equalize but ultimately fell short. From there on, Overthrow took full control, closing the match with another 3-0 and ending the Group Stage with six consecutive sweeps.

Playoffs

In the playoffs, the top four teams competed in a double elimination bracket, with the top SEA seed facing the second SAS seed and vice versa. Revenant XSpark and Overthrow opened the final day with a commanding performance, as RNTX secured a clean 3-0 sweep that looked even more dominant than the day before, sending OVT to the lower bracket. Next came ABC vs. Prime Bears, where PB gained an early advantage in the first set but were quickly countered in Heist. Despite close sets, they consistently fell just short, ultimately losing 3-1 and dropping to the lower bracket to face Overthrow.

With both teams now on the brink, one would be eliminated and lose their shot at Berlin. Overthrow rose to the challenge, fighting to keep their dream alive. They claimed the first set with strong team plays and also took the second (played off-stream due to technical issues). Prime Bears were now one set away from elimination and needed a comeback. Bounty proved to be one of the closest sets of the series, with a balanced draft that could go either way. Overthrow won the first game, reaching match point, but Prime Bears responded with a last second comeback to stay alive. With the series still in play, Knockout would decide their fate. Killer34 delivered several standout plays to keep PB competitive, but communication errors and repeated misplays eventually cost them the advantage, ending their run and giving Overthrow the win.

In the upper bracket final, RNTX entered as the clear favorites against ABC, having dominated every opponent so far. However, ABC proved they were not to be underestimated, especially as the #1 SAS team. Revenant took an early lead in the first Knockout set, winning one game and coming close to closing it out, but ABC turned things around to take the set. Learning from that mistake, RNTX tightened up their play, comfortably winning Gem Grab and then closing out Brawl Ball and Heist despite ABC’s resistance, securing their place in the Grand Final.

This result set up a lower bracket final between the two South Asian teams, where one would eliminate the other. Overthrow, having been swept by ABC in the Group Stage, entered the rematch looking for redemption. They took the first set convincingly, despite some struggles in Game 2, capitalizing on a favorable draft. The real challenge came in Heist, one of the closest sets of the tournament, which they won by just a 7% difference in safe health. Now up two sets, OVT were one step away from revenge, but Brawl Ball started poorly for them, with a drawn out first game and a loss in the second. However, they bounced back strongly, turning the momentum around in Game 3 and completely dominating Game 4, closing the set in under a minute and completing the sweep against their regional rivals.

"THEY HAVE DONE IT! 🏆" - @wigglyspoo on X

Grand Final

The SESA Decider Playoffs Grand Final determined who would travel to Berlin. The winner would represent the region on the LAN stage, while the loser would have to wait two months for another opportunity.

In the first set, Revenant XSpark showed superior drafting, using a long range composition to maintain control and continuously pressure the safe. In the next set, they opted for a hyper aggressive composition, a decision that cost them one game but ultimately paid off, as they adapted their playstyle better and secured a 2-1 win in Bounty. In Hot Zone, Overthrow responded with a stronger counter draft, with Muzan on Lou repeatedly controlling the zone, while shutting down Sergeant’s Alli to take the set.

With the series on the line, everything came down to Brawl Ball on Super Beach to decide if RNTX takes the win or if they would go to set 5. In Game 1, Hiroshii made a strong opening play, securing early kills and surviving with just three digits of health to score the only goal of the match. Game 2 followed a similar path, with fast paced action from the start, leading to RNTX scoring in a 3 versus 1 situation. However, Overthrow built up a comeback, breaking through Sergeant’s defense to tie the score, with Raw quickly scoring again to take the lead. The final game would decide everything. Overthrow’s aggressive push was immediately punished, as RNTX defended and transitioned into a counter push to score first. They would not let this opportunity slip from their hands. From there, they cornered the ball, holding the defense until the final seconds to secure the win, the set, and the match, crowning themselves as the Road to Brawl Cup SESA Champions and claiming their ticket to Berlin.

Based on current standings as of this publication Revenant XSpark sit in Group C, where they will be joined by East Asia's finest (currently ZETA DIVISION) and South America's #2 (currently Eternal.) We can't wait to see this team’s new lineup perform at the stage against the best teams in the world, to try to claim one of the extra postseason spots and to elevate the name of their region once again. Tune in for Brawl Cup from May 15th - 17th to see how this story will end.