NAVI returns to the MLBB esports scene through acquisition of Rebellion Esports’ slot for MPL ID Season 15.
One of the biggest Ukrainian esports organizations, Natus Vincere (NAVI) makes a comeback in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) scene. However, instead of their previous region of choice, which was CIS, the org secured a slot in the upcoming Mobile Legends Professional League Indonesia (MPL ID) Season 15 by acquiring Rebellion Esports’ franchise slot.
NAVI returns to MLBB esports scene as MPL ID Season 15 franchise team
The “clowns” of the MPL ID esports scene, Rebellion Esports, are looking to “End the Circus” through a merger with NAVI for the upcoming season. The Indonesian squad is known for always finishing last since MPL ID Season 8.
The team roster retained some of its members while also introducing new additions:
- EXP Laner: Karsten “Karss” William
- Mid Laner: Muhammad Andika "xMagic" Ramadhan
- Gold Laner: Budi "Zeon" Liunardi
- Roamer: Rifaldo “HanafiTzy” Hanafi
- Jungler: Jason “Aether” Keane Zefanya
- Jungler: Muhammad Rakhaa “woshipaul” Sastradinata
- Coach: Ronaldo Aditya "Do" Lieberth (Also known as Aldo)
- Analyst: Raiden
Karss and Aether are former members of Rebellion Esports. NAVI also acquired MDL players woshipaul, xMagic, Zeon, and HanafiTzy, who previously played under Bigetron Beta, GeekFam ID Jr., Rebellion Blitz, and Kagendra, respectively.
On the coaching side, Aldo will be taking the lead as the coach. He is a well-decorated coach, leading teams like ONIC ID, Bigetron Esports, and Alter Ego in the past. Raiden will support him as the analyst for NAVI’s MPL ID Season 15 roster.
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Will NAVI finally commit to MLBB esports?
This isn’t NAVI’s first attempt at entering the MLBB esports scene. Back in 2021, the esports organization made its debut by acquiring the full roster of the Russian team, Deus Vult which had qualified for the M3 World Championship. However, despite high expectations, the squad fell short, finishing in the 7th-8th place.
Following their M3 run, NAVI had one last hurrah in the Murk Tournament, an EU MLBB event, before disbanding the roster and going radio silent. Now, the organization seems to be making a serious return.
This time by investing for the upcoming MPL ID Season 15, a move that could signal a long-term commitment for NAVI to the MLBB esports scene. Given Indonesia's dominance in MLBB esports, this could be NAVI’s best shot at securing a lasting presence in the game.
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