Virtus.pro Shocks MLBB Esports World, Draws Selangor
Virtus.pro Shocks MLBB Esports World, Draws Selangor
Virtus.pro’s Wild Card Win Makes International Noise
When Virtus.pro (VP) stunned China’s Rare Atom 3-1 in the Wild Card Finals, it wasn’t just a victory—it was an exclamation point. The Eastern Europe and Central Asia squad went from MCC Season 5 Play-Ins to Main Stage spot at the 2025 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC). This Cinderella run felt less like a fluke and more like fate with a solid squad led by Andrew “Andoryuuu” Flora and a BO5 performance that will live in international bracket lore. Virtus.pro Shocks MLBB Esports.
From Closed Qualifiers to the Global Stage Virtus.pro Shocks MLBB Esports
VP’s path to the Esports World Cup wasn’t paved with glitter—it was built on gritty lower bracket fights and consistent gameplay. After finishing fifth in MCC Regular Season and clawing through the Play-Ins, they landed second at MCC Playoffs to earn their Wild Card slot. From there, they danced through double-elimination BO3’s and dropped Rare Atom in a BO5 that said, “We didn’t come this far to blend in.”
Their reward? A trip to Riyadh’s MSC Main Stage, happening July 23 to August 2, where 16 elite teams are gunning for that juicy USD 3,000,000 prize pool. And yes, Virtus.pro will debut against the one and only Selangor Red Giant OG Esports (SRG), defending champions and early contenders to repeat. As opening matchups go, this is trial by fire—or as we call it, classic MLBB chaos.
Group Stage Draw: Welcome to the Hunger Games
VP’s post-Wild Card draw slotted them directly opposite SRG in Group A, alongside ONIC ID and Team Liquid PH—two MPL champions and top-tier bruisers. Call it the Group of Death or just bad luck from the bracket gods, but it’s a proving ground for every rookie mistake and underdog miracle.
Group B isn’t much kinder, featuring current world champs ONIC PH and fan-favorite RRQ Hoshi. With Liquid taking the MPL PH crown from ONIC just recently, tension levels are already peaking and it’s not even match day. Both groups will compete in a BO3 double-elimination format, running July 23–27, with top teams advancing to Knockouts.
MLBB Women’s Invitational Brings the Heat
While VP’s surprise entry dominates headlines, the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) returns with even more momentum. From July 15–19, 16 powerhouse women’s teams from 57 qualifying regions will fight for the Queen’s crown and their share of a staggering USD 500,000 prize pool—one of the largest in women’s esports.
The Group Stage spans July 15–17, followed by a Knockout Stage on July 17–18, culminating in the Grand Finals on July 19. That finale will be a BO7 slugfest—because queens deserve drama.
MWI’s Format, Scale, and Firepower
MWI has grown in size, stature, and swagger. The largest edition yet will feature four new region entries and a schedule tight enough to test every team’s prep and pulse. The format includes double-elim BO3 group play, single-elim Knockouts, and a BO5 third-place match before the BO7 title fight.
MOONTON Games, clearly all-in, even launched MWI-specific TikTok and Instagram channels to spotlight women in MLBB, aiming to fuel visibility, build community, and nurture careers. The message? It’s time to crown—not just champions—but legacies.
One Game, Two Champions
MLBB continues to thrive on global viewership and format experimentation. In 2024, MSC drew over 2.38 million peak concurrent viewers, while MWI clocked 2.5 million hours watched—both making history at the Esports World Cup. Last year’s seven-game MSC epic between AP.Bren and SRG ended with SRG lifting Malaysia’s first MLBB international trophy.
This year, MLBB returns under the banner One Game, Two Champions, promising a climactic surge of sweat, strategy, and storylines—both in MSC and MWI. Virtus.pro’s debut and MWI’s expanded format mark a turning point. Not just in the bracket—but in what this game represents.
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