RSG Philippines has emerged victorious as the champion of ONE Esports MPL Invitational (MPLI) 2023. In an epic Grand Final showdown, RSG Philippines withstood ECHO’s surge of momentum after leveling the series 1-1 and clinched a decisive 3-1 victory over the MPL Philippines Season 11 champions.
Held live at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, ONE Esports MPLI 2023 saw 16 international teams from eight regions and countries vying for the lion’s share of the US$100,00 prize pool. This year’s competition marked many firsts, including offline play and an all-new fan vote system, which allowed fans to determine the seedings in the Group Stage. ONE Esports MPLI 2023 also featured NOVA Esports, a China-based esports organization. NOVA Esports’ participation marks China’s debut on the international stage in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports.
The annual MPLI serves as a cornerstone in the evolution of MLBB as a premier esports title. This year’s tournament brought together the world’s best teams, featuring rosters from Southeast Asia, North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and China for the first time in MPLI’s four-year history.
“This year’s MPLI introduced teams from new regions and countries who shook the status quo of competitive MLBB,” said Carlos Alimurung, CEO, of ONE Esports. “We would like to thank our partners, MOONTON Games, the participating teams, and most importantly, our fans, for joining us on our mission to unleash esports heroes who ignite the world with hope, strength, dreams, and inspiration.”
“We are heartened by the support of the local and international fans and for the support of ONE Esports. This year’s MPLI marks a new and fresh beginning for many, and we hope to see more innovative and engaging tournament formats going forward next year,” stated Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem, MOONTON Games.
