Garena has officially unveiled Palworld Online, an upcoming mobile MMO built on the breakout survival hit by Pocketpair, with a global launch planned for iOS and Android sometime in 2026.
The project comes through a licensing partnership between the two companies. According to Garena president Terry Zhao, this upcoming title aims to bring Palworld’s core appeal to a mobile audience. Zhao further confirms that rather than porting the PC version of the title as-is, Palworld Online will help players connect and adventure together, much like in traditional MMOs.
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe further echoed that sentiment, pointing to Garena’s track record in global publishing and live-service operations as the reason for the partnership.
โGarena has extensive experience in global publishing, localisation, and live operations for mobile games,โ Mizobe said in a statement. โWe are pleased to work with Garena on the licensed development of Palworld Online and look forward to seeing a new Palworld experience brought to players worldwide.โ
๐จ BREAKING: PALWORLD ONLINE IS OFFICIALLY COMING IN 2026. ๐คฏ
Pocketpair has partnered with Garena to develop Palworld Online, a brand-new mobile multiplayer survival adventure.
The news comes just weeks after the global launch of Palworld 1.0. Following its official release on July 10, the title managed to reach almost a million concurrent players a week later. Prior to that, Palworld had reached a whopping 2.1 million concurrent players in 2024 during its early access debut.
Palworld Online will feature a persistent, shared open world with an original story separate from the base game, designed specifically around mobile play patterns. Luckily, the core systems that mark Palworldโs identity like capturing and raising Pals, base-building, crafting, and breeding, are all staying, albeit reworked for touch controls.
However, the mobile version of the game will see much stronger MMO elements. Bases and world progress will persist even when players log off, regions can be explored cooperatively as a party, rare Pal spawns are being turned into shared community moments, and a much stronger emphasis will be placed on co-op PvE and PvP battles.
Note that Garena isn’t the only publisher working on a mobile Palworld title. Krafton, the company behind PUBG, separately signed its own licensing deal with Pocketpair back in late 2024 for a different mobile project, reportedly leaning more toward shooter mechanics. Today’s announcement clears up which game carries the “Palworld Online” name, but it also confirms Pocketpair is now running two parallel mobile spinoffs at once.
No release date for Palworld Online has been set in stone as of yet, with Garena saying that further specifics will be announced through official channels as development continues.
The PUBG Mobile 4.6 Beta 1st Phase is now live, allowing selected players to test the upcoming update before its global release. The beta version gives players early access to new content while helping the developers identify bugs and performance issues before the official rollout. Along with the release, PUBG Mobile has also shared download options for Android and iOS users through its official PUBG Mobile Beta Discord server. Here’s everything you need to know about the PUBG Mobile 4.6 Beta Phase 1.
PUBG Mobile 4.6 Beta 1st Phase is now available
PUBG Mobile has officially opened the first phase of the 4.6 Beta update. Players who registered for the beta program and received access can now download the latest test version and try the new content before everyone else.
The beta build is available for both Android and iOS users. Android players can download either the 32-bit or 64-bit APK based on their device, while iOS users can install the update through Apple’s TestFlight application if they have received an invitation.
Players who have not yet received a TestFlight invite can still fill out the registration form shared in the official Beta Discord server for a chance to join future testing phases.
Install or update through the TestFlight app (Invitation required)
Players also need a valid Binding Code from the official version to log in to the beta server.
Bug reporting rewards will begin in Phase 2
PUBG Mobile also confirmed that the Bug Reporting Task will begin with the release of Beta Phase 2. Players are advised to read the official Bug Report Guide before submitting reports.
Developers usually reward players who report valid bugs and glitches that help improve the game before the official release.
The PUBG Mobile 4.6 update is expected to introduce a new themed mode, gameplay improvements, fresh content, and additional optimizations. More details about the update are expected to be revealed as the beta testing continues.
The BGMI Masters Series Season 5 (BGMS 2026) has officially been announced by NODWIN Gaming. One of India’s biggest BGMI esports tournaments will return on August 10, featuring 24 teams battling over four weeks for the championship title. The tournament will conclude with the Grand Finals from September 4 to 6, 2026. While NODWIN has confirmed the complete tournament schedule, details regarding the participating teams, prize pool, broadcast timings, and full format will be revealed at a later date.
BGMI Masters Series Season 5 (BGMS 2026) announced
NODWIN Gaming confirmed that BGMS Season 5 will begin on August 10 and continue until September 6. The tournament will feature 24 invited teams competing across multiple stages, including League Weeks, Bounty Weekend, Super Weekends, Playoffs, and the Grand Finals.
According to NODWIN Gaming, the new season introduces a refreshed competitive format that rewards consistency throughout the tournament, ensuring every match plays an important role in determining the finalists.
Speaking about the announcement, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said the tournament has become one of the most important competitive platforms for BGMI esports in India since its launch. He added that the fifth season aims to provide another month of top-level competition featuring the country’s best teams and players.
BGMS 2026 schedule
Stage
Dates
League Week 1
August 10โ13
Bounty Weekend
August 14โ16
League Week 2
August 17โ20
Super Weekend 1
August 21โ23
League Week 3
August 24โ27
Super Weekend 2
August 28โ30
Playoffs
August 31โSeptember 2
Grand Finals
September 4โ6
The tournament begins with three League Weeks, separated by a Bounty Weekend and two Super Weekends. The top-performing teams will then move on to the Playoffs before competing in the Grand Finals.
NODWIN Gaming has confirmed that 24 teams will participate in BGMS Season 5. However, the complete list of teams, tournament format, prize pool, and broadcast schedule have not been announced yet.
The organizer stated that these details will be shared in the coming days before the tournament begins.
BGMS has grown into one of India’s flagship BGMI esports tournaments over the past few years. With Season 5 introducing a refreshed format and another month of competitive action, fans can expect some of the country’s top BGMI teams to compete for the championship when the tournament kicks off on August 10.
EA isn’t pretending FC 26‘s Ultimate Team went smoothly, according to their recent interview with Dexerto ahead of FC 27’s launch with Senior Lead Game Product Manager Jamey Cane.
Ultimate Team is the mode that keeps EA Sports FC afloat every year, given it is what earns EA the big bucks and at the same time attracts the biggest player base for the game. Being the highlight of the game, millions of players buy it every year just to play this, and when their voices were unanswered, the developers were subjected to backlash for ignoring the community.
Cane has admitted that the launch had real momentum behind it only for it to come crashing down as the year progressed. The core player base expressed disappointment, especially due to the lack of content, which made the game feel flat. Players expect new content or areas to explore after EA charges a fortune for the game every year.
Many have even accused EA of shipping the same game with a new number every year, given how marginal the improvements are, which makes players feel that the game is not worth all the money. Given how EA FC is one of EA’s most profitable games, going dark on the community in the middle of the year is bound to leave some resentment.
โWeโd drawn a line in the sand and said we were going to communicate better with players at the start of the year. We just didnโt deliver on those promises,โ said Cane.
โThatโs something weโre looking to address as we get into FC 27. [We want to] action some of that feedback that those core players were telling us was leading to them being more frustrated and not engaging with the title as much,โย he added.
For their plan to remedy the situation, EA plans to take two major steps with the latest iteration of the game, in which they will hunt down the reasons that are driving the players away and, at the same time, they will be open to working on the grievances expressed by the community.
Admission of their negligence is something we rarely get to see from these giants, but to see that EA has accepted their oversight and plans to remedy it gives hope to fans who love the game and football with all their hearts. Only time can tell how their plan to improve EA FC pans out with FC 27, but everything in the interview points to a bright year for our favourite football simulation game.
Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy is back on the open market following his departure from Virtus.pro, a move that failed to deliver on the massive expectations that the community set on it. VP announced that the veteran Russian rifler has left the organisation after a year on the roster, closing an underwhelming chapter for the once-storied Major winner.
Virtus.pro announced his departure on X, confirming that he is now free to chase opportunities without a release clause keeping him with them. The move ends a stint that began in June 2025, when Perfecto was signed to replace Timur “FL4MUS” Marev after his benching, when he was expected to bring his talents and experience to build a roster that would compete at the highest level of the game.
VP were already trending downward when Perfecto joined, and his arrival did little to reverse the slide. With a plethora of changes around the roster, the leadership duties were forced on Perfecto, which not only caused his individual level to drop but also caused the team to suffer due to a lack of direction and proper planning, with the course of the latest seasons witnessing disappointing results, early exits, and poor performances.
Thank you, Perfecto.
Today we say goodbye to Ilya "Perfecto" Zalutskiy as he leaves Virtus.ัro and becomes a free agent.
Since joining the Bears in June 2025, @perfectocsgo has represented our colors at the highest level of C2. We'd like to thank him for his professionalism,โฆ pic.twitter.com/WzpoUDjxcv
Following a disappointing start to the 2026 Season, the organisation benched Perfecto alongside Evgenii “FL1T” Lebedev and Petr “fame” Bolyshev, opting instead to rebuild the roster around two academy players. With all teams set for the season, Perfecto failed to find a suitable opportunity that would put his career back on track, and finally he got his exit, which will allow him to chase free opportunities.
As a veteran with a cabinet full of trophies, Perfecto has seen his career go in a way that even seasoned pundits would have failed to predict, leaving him with nothing but sad stories following his peak with NAVI, where he enjoyed his place at the highest level of the game. His career is a testament to how fast the CS2 community moves on following a few seasons without notable performances.
For now, Perfecto remains unattached, and his next move could shape the next chapter of his CS2 career.
Xbox Steam rumors have been swirling since the weekend, after comments from a Windows Central podcast got taken out of context online. Microsoft is not planning to pull Xbox games off Steam, according to a report from Windows Central’s Jez Corden published on August 3, 2026. Instead, the company is expanding its overall PC gaming footprint through Battle.net, the Xbox PC app, and a new disc-to-digital conversion tool.
Here’s everything confirmed so far, and what it means for PC players.
Xbox Steam Rumors: What Started the Confusion
The rumors began after Corden commented on the Xbox Two Podcast over the weekend. Some news aggregators took the remark out of context, and it snowballed into claims that Microsoft was exploring an exit from Steam entirely.
Corden clarified in his August 3 report that Xbox is absolutely not exploring a Steam exit right now, though there is reason to think Microsoft is reevaluating how it engages with Windows gaming overall.
Gears of War: E-Day is a good example of the current balance. The game will be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S on console, cutting PlayStation out entirely. On PC, though, it’s still launching on both Steam and the Xbox PC app.
Why PC Gaming Matters More to Xbox Right Now
Component prices have made Xbox Series X|S hardware a tough sell for many buyers during the ongoing memory crisis. Microsoft isn’t expecting to move much of its own hardware for now, so reaching players on PC, without abandoning consoles entirely, appears to be the priority.
Xbox Game Pass remains central to that PC push. It’s designed to reach a different audience than Steam. Players who lean toward free-to-play titles or who are more focused on value.
Microsoft is also investing in the Xbox PC app itself. It now includes Xbox Mode, which brings a console-style, controller-focused interface to Xbox handhelds and Windows 11 PCs. The Windows 11 team has separately said it plans to keep optimizing the OS for gaming performance, partly to close the gap with SteamOS and Linux, which have shown notable performance advantages over Windows in recent years.
Battle.net Could Open Up to Third-Party Developers
One of the bigger claims in the report involves Battle.net. According to Corden, Microsoft and Blizzard have been planning to open Battle.net to third-party developers, though it’s unclear if that plan still stands under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Corden added he hasn’t seen evidence the plan was scrapped.
Sharma took over as CEO of Xbox in February 2026, replacing longtime head Phil Spencer. She previously led product development for Microsoft’s CoreAI division and has since focused heavily on margin growth and first-party exclusives for the Xbox brand.
Battle.net already has a large monthly user base and effectively has its own exclusives in World of Warcraft and Heroes of the Storm. Microsoft has also tested launching some Xbox titles through the platform, including Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Xbox is working with other publishers too. Ubisoft and EA are reportedly integrating their own PC stores with the Xbox ecosystem, and Ubisoft has already started giving PC copies of some games for free to console owners on select titles.
Xbox Positron: The Disc-to-Digital Program Coming in August
Microsoft is also developing a system called Positron, which converts disc-based Xbox games into digital licenses tied to a player’s Microsoft account. It will work with games that support Xbox Play Anywhere, a feature currently found on roughly half of new Xbox releases.
According to the report, Positron is expected to be revealed sometime in August 2026, though a release date hasn’t been confirmed. It won’t cover every disc-based Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Series X|S game, since publisher licensing agreements will determine what’s eligible.
Microsoft recently shipped a backward compatibility emulator for PC covering four original Xbox titles, including Conker, Blinx, and Crimson Skies. Future updates are expected to add Xbox 360 games as well, which could bring several classics to PC for the first time.
Xbox’s PC store still has gaps. Some third-party titles, like Diablo IV, don’t support Xbox Play Anywhere, and certain Ubisoft games on PC don’t support Xbox achievements. Indie developers have also been slow to adopt the platform, largely due to certification requirements.
Even so, Corden noted that the Xbox PC store now accounts for roughly half of his own play time, a notable shift from just a few years ago. As far as confirmed information goes, Microsoft has no plans to remove Xbox games from Steam. The company appears focused on growing its PC presence across multiple fronts rather than consolidating around a single storefront.
Valorant players have reportedly discovered a game-breaking bug involving Cypher, with one of his abilities potentially being able to make your team immune to certain enemy utility.
The bug in question was brought to light by prominent Valorant leaker and dataminer โvalohabercisi,โ who showcases this bug in one of their recent X posts.
As seen in the video, the bug can be triggered with Cypherโs โCyber Cageโ ability. According to the leaker, enemy utility like Sovaโs โRecon Boltโ will be completely unable to affect players that are inside the cage.
NEW MAJOR BUG
If a player is inside Cypher's cage, no ability that is supposed to affect them will have any effect. pic.twitter.com/cct79E1qsP
Weโve also seen instances of other forms of utility, like Fadeโs Prowler and Razeโs Boom Bot, not detecting enemies that are inside Cypherโs cage.
Many players claim that this game-breaking Cypher bug has been in Valorant for quite some time, but it has seemingly dodged Riot’s attention.
Valorant players have urged the devs to address this Cypher bug at the earliest, arguing that it is compromising the game’s competitive integrity.
Riot Games hasnโt made an official statement regarding this bug at the time of writing.
Once the devs take note of this Cypher bug, itโs possible that the Moroccan Sentinel will be temporarily removed from the Valorant Agent roster as Riot works on fixing the problem.
Only a couple of days ago, Waylay found herself getting removed from the Valorant roster due to a visual bug. She has yet to make her return to the game.
Fortnite Gaming Legends season buzz just got louder after players found a hidden audio clue at the Wonkeeland point of interest. Epic Games has not confirmed anything officially, but the teaser lines up with weeks of leaked details about a video game crossover theme for the next season.
Leaker ShiinaBR first spotted the clue on August 1, and it involves Pac-Man’s classic arcade music playing at Wonkeeland. It arrives as Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 heads toward its final weeks, with Season 4 expected to bring several gaming icons into the battle royale.
Fortnite Gaming Legends Season Teaser Found at Wonkeeland
Players discovered that Pac-Man’s intro theme now loops at the Wonkeeland POI in Fortnite. Leaker ShiinaBR shared the find on X on August 1, 2026, crediting players DanielGame47 and x103p with first noticing it. The post labeled it “Teaser #1” for the Gaming Legends season.
GAMING LEGENDS SEASON – TEASER #1
The Pac-Man intro music can be heard at Wonkeeland
It is not yet clear how Pac-Man will factor into the game. The character does not fit neatly into a skin or weapon the way other collabs have. Epic Games has repeatedly found creative ways to fold outside franchises into Fortnite, so a direct tie-in remains possible.
Wonkeeland has been reworked for crossovers before. During the South Park collab earlier this year, the POI was renamed Cartmanland. A similar Pac-Man-themed transformation would not be a first for the location.
Data miners ShiinaBR and HYPEX have pulled several names directly from Fortnite’s game files ahead of an official reveal. The characters linked to the rumored Gaming Legends season include:
Franchise
Character
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic, Dr. Eggman
Persona 5
Joker
Mega Man
Mega Man
Tetris
Tetris blocks/theme
Pac-Man
Pac-Man
Epic Games has not confirmed any of these names. Datamined files can change before launch, so the final roster may differ from what has leaked so far.
When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, titled “Runners,” is scheduled to end on August 19, 2026. Chapter 7 Season 4 is expected to begin the same day after the usual maintenance downtime. This upcoming season is set to be the penultimate season of Fortnite’s current chapter.
Pac-Man has crossed over with Fortnite once before. The character appeared as a limited-time reactive Back Bling during Chapter 3. A full Gaming Legends season would mark a much bigger role for the arcade icon and several other classic gaming franchises.
Epic Games typically ramps up official teasers in the weeks before a new season, so players can expect further hints or a reveal trailer as the August 19 launch date approaches.
BGMI FPS Drop Fix is important if your game becomes choppy during fights, drops frames after extended sessions, or struggles to maintain a stable FPS. The best solution is not always to select the highest FPS option available. Instead, you should match your graphics and frame rate settings with your phone’s actual performance. In this guide, we explain the best BGMI settings for 30 FPS, 40 FPS, 60 FPS, and 90 FPS phones, along with practical ways to reduce heating, background load, and sudden frame drops without using third-party FPS unlocker apps.
BGMI FPS Drop Fix: Best Settings for Every Phone
The most reliable BGMI FPS setup is to prioritize stable frame rates over high graphics quality. A consistent 40 FPS experience is usually better than a 60 FPS setting that constantly falls during fights.
KRAFTON also confirms that higher FPS options depend on device support. For example, 90 FPS can only be selected when the option is available under BGMI’s Graphics settings on a supported device.
Phone Performance
Graphics
Recommended FPS
Anti-Aliasing
Shadows
30 FPS phones
Smooth
30 FPS
Off
Off
40 FPS phones
Smooth
40 FPS
Off
Off
60 FPS phones
Smooth
60 FPS
Off
Off
90 FPS phones
Smooth
90 FPS
Off
Off
The names of FPS options can vary between devices and BGMI versions. If your phone does not show a particular option, you cannot force it through normal in-game settings.
BGMI Settings for 30 FPS Phones
If your phone normally runs BGMI around 30 FPS, use Smooth graphics with the highest stable 30 FPS option available.
Avoid HD, HDR, or other heavier graphics presets if they cause the frame rate to fluctuate. Turn off Anti-Aliasing and Shadows where those options are available.
The goal on a 30 FPS phone should be stability. Do not try to force a higher frame rate through unofficial tools, as the result can be unstable gameplay, overheating, or other problems.
For low-end devices, also close unnecessary background apps before launching BGMI. This frees system resources and can help reduce stutters.
BGMI Settings for 40 FPS Phones
For phones capable of maintaining around 40 FPS, Smooth + 40 FPS is the recommended starting point.
Keep Anti-Aliasing and Shadows off if you are experiencing frame drops. You can increase visual settings later if the phone maintains a stable frame rate during Classic matches and close-range fights.
A stable 40 FPS setup is especially useful for players whose phones struggle to hold 60 FPS. Dropping to a lower but consistent frame rate can make gameplay feel more predictable.
BGMI Settings for 60 FPS Phones
For a phone that can consistently maintain 60 FPS, use Smooth + 60 FPS and keep unnecessary visual effects disabled.
This setup provides a good balance between responsiveness and device temperature. If your phone starts at 60 FPS but drops heavily during TDM fights or late-game situations, reducing graphics quality is more useful than simply selecting a higher FPS mode.
Background apps should also be closed before playing. Avoid battery-saving modes while gaming if they reduce your phone’s performance.
If the device becomes very hot, allow it to cool down before another long session. Heat can reduce sustained performance, which can lead to FPS drops even when the phone initially runs the game smoothly.
BGMI Settings for 90 FPS Phones
For supported high-end devices, the best competitive setup is generally Smooth + 90 FPS.
KRAFTON’s official guide says players should go to Settings > Graphics & Audio > Smooth > 90 FPS, but the 90 FPS option only appears on supported devices.
Your phone’s display refresh rate also matters. KRAFTON’s guide provides device-specific instructions for enabling higher refresh rates on brands including Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, iQOO, ASUS, Vivo, Realme and others.
If your phone supports 90 FPS but the game still does not apply it, check the device’s refresh-rate setting first. If the option is available in BGMI but the actual FPS remains lower, the issue may be related to the device or game software rather than your graphics settings.
How to Stop BGMI FPS Drops During Fights
Changing graphics settings is only one part of a proper BGMI FPS Drop Fix. Follow these steps before playing:
Close unnecessary background applications.
Turn off battery-saving mode while gaming.
Use the phone’s gaming or performance mode if available.
Keep enough free storage space on the device.
Avoid playing while the phone is extremely hot.
Do not play with heavy background downloads running.
Restart the phone if FPS problems continue after long usage.
Keep BGMI updated through the official app store.
Use Smooth graphics when FPS stability is more important than visual quality.
A 2026 gaming optimization guide from TalkEsport also recommends reducing background load and managing device performance to help maintain stable 60โ90 FPS gameplay.
What to Do If BGMI Still Drops FPS
If FPS continues to fall after applying the recommended settings, first identify when the drop happens.
And if FPS drops immediately after launching the game, check background apps, battery settings, and available storage. If it happens after 15โ30 minutes, overheating may be the bigger problem.
If the issue started after a BGMI or phone update, check whether other players with the same device are reporting the problem. Recent community reports have also highlighted cases where BGMI displays higher FPS options but the actual frame rate does not match the selected setting.
Most importantly, do not assume that selecting 90 FPS guarantees 90 FPS throughout a match. Actual performance depends on the phone’s hardware, temperature, software and the workload during gameplay.
Best BGMI FPS Settings: Quick Recommendation
For most players, the simplest setup is:
30 FPS phone: Smooth + 30 FPS + Anti-Aliasing Off + Shadows Off
40 FPS phone: Smooth + 40 FPS + Anti-Aliasing Off + Shadows Off
60 FPS phone: Smooth + 60 FPS + Anti-Aliasing Off + Shadows Off
90 FPS phone: Smooth + 90 FPS + Anti-Aliasing Off + Shadows Off
Start with these settings and test them in actual matches. If the FPS remains stable, you can gradually increase visual quality. If the FPS drops, go back to Smooth graphics and reduce demanding effects.
Final Words
The best BGMI FPS Drop Fix is to find the highest frame rate your phone can maintain consistently rather than simply choosing the highest option available. Smooth graphics with a stable 30, 40, 60, or 90 FPS can provide a better experience than demanding graphics that cause frequent drops. Keep your device cool, reduce background activity, avoid battery-saving restrictions during gameplay, and use only FPS options officially supported by BGMI and your phone.
Which graphics setting is best for FPS in BGMI? Smooth graphics are the best starting point when FPS stability is the priority. Lower visual effects can reduce the workload on the device.
How do I get 90 FPS in BGMI? If your device supports it, open Settings > Graphics & Audio > Smooth and select 90 FPS. KRAFTON says the 90 FPS option is only available on supported devices.
Why does BGMI FPS drop after playing for a long time? Device heating is one possible reason. Sustained gaming can increase temperature and reduce performance. Taking breaks and keeping the phone cool can help maintain more stable FPS.
Is 40 FPS better than unstable 60 FPS? Yes. If your phone cannot consistently maintain 60 FPS, a stable 40 FPS setting can provide a smoother and more predictable experience during gameplay.
MOUZ is the winner of BLAST Bounty Season 2 2026, beating Team Spirit with a 3-1 scoreline to bag their first trophy of the season. With doubts lingering over the squad following a roster refresh, this trophy lifts a lot of weight from the shoulders of the young players.
A 4-0 start for MOUZ set the tone for the game on defense, with Spirit struggling to get going. Winning their first round with a 1v3 donk, the team managed to close out with a respectable 5-7 deficit. The lead from MOUZ was extended further following their pistol round conversion in the second half, which saw the team go further ahead as Spirit played chase. Despite them managing to close the lead, MOUZ broke their economy, leading to a 3-round streak that closed the game 13-8 on the scoreboard, having spinx topping the charts with 23 kills.
Losing out to a MOUZ force, Spirit gave away their momentum only to fall further behind. As MOUZ continued to dominate, their offense picked Spirit apart to post an extremely one-sided 8-4 scoreline. With Spirit already struggling, MOUZ put up the perfect defense we have seen from them in recent times, keeping Spirit at bay for 5 rounds in a row to close out the game with a 13-4 scoreline. Yet another chart-topping performance from Sphinx, only for the MOUZ cast to put up a better show holistically.
A 4-0 start from Spirit on the offence gave them some much-needed hope moving forward, only for them to give away the lead. Winning the final round ensured the half closed with a levelled scoreline before MOUZ started on a stronger foot with a pistol round conversion. Spirit took charge of the game late in the second half, which saw the game get turned on its head as Spirit took the lead and closed the game thanks to donk finding form late in the series.
A shaky start to the game saw the momentum sway between both sides, only for MOUZ to take the lead with a 7-5 scoreline by the end of the first half. Spirit took the lead off the back of a pistol conversion, only for MOUZ’s defense to take it back with the first gun round. Despite Spirit’s promising offence, MOUZ outclassed them with a solid CT side to close out the game with a 13-10 scoreline.
With MOUZ winning their last trophy back in 2025, this should help boost the confidence with the freshly minted lineup. A hard decision was taken when refreshing the roster, but the goal was achieved early on in the season. Delivering similar results at bigger events is what they have their eyes on, and for this is exactly what they needed.